Babbel key facts
Last updated- Legal entity
- Babbel GmbH
- Headquarters
- Germany (DE)
- Ownership
- Part of Lesson Nine GmbH (Former name, now Babbel GmbH)
- Founded
- 2007
- Data hosting
- EU (any EU region), Global / multi-region
- Infrastructure
- unknown
- Deployment
- SaaS
- Open source
- No
- US Cloud Act exposure
- Exposed
- Replaces
- Duolingo, Rosetta Stone, Memrise
About Babbel
Babbel is a Berlin-based digital language-learning provider that offers structured courses and lessons across multiple languages. The service is delivered primarily via mobile and web applications, focusing on practical conversation skills and grammar. The platform operates on a subscription model and processes data on European servers, though it acknowledges potential data transfers to third countries as part of its service delivery. It provides specific solutions for both individual learners and business environments.
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