Duolingo English Test practice tests, compared
We make MockLive AI, one of the options below. Facts about the others come from their own websites and Duolingo's, checked on 23 October 2026.
The short answer
- Start with Duolingo's free practice test: unlimited retakes and a score range, from the test owner.
- Free full adaptive mocks with a 10–160 estimate and subscores: DET Mock Tests (six mocks, no account, free for now).
- A large question bank: DETPractice (18,000+ questions, from $9.90 a month).
- Free unlimited questions and a free first mock: Arno.
- A full adaptive sitting of all 13 current task types with the overall and all 8 subscores: MockLive AI, a free 20-minute quick mock first, then $29.90 for 20 full mocks over a year.
How they compare
| Tool | Score on 10–160? | Full adaptive mock? | What's free | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MockLive AI (ours) | Yes, overall and 8 subscores (an estimate) | Yes, all 13 current task types | 20-minute quick mock, no card | $29.90 one-time for 20 full mocks, 365 days |
| Duolingo official practice test | A score range, "not as accurate as the real test" | Shorter adaptive test | Free, unlimited | The real test is $70 |
| DET Mock Tests | Yes, 10–160 and 8 subscores | 6 full adaptive mocks | Everything, for now; no account | Paid tiers announced, not live |
| DETPractice | Estimated score | Yes | 300 practice questions | From $9.90/mo; mock packs from $4.99 |
| Arno | Scores with subscores | Yes | Unlimited questions; first mock free | $17.99 for 7 days · $35.99 for 30 |
| Gurully | AI score with subscores | 15+ full mocks | 1 scored mock | From INR 550 for 7 days, plus GST |
Checked 23 October 2026. Prices change, so check each tool's site before you buy. MockLive AI is independent and not affiliated with any company named here.
When each one is the right choice
Zero budget
Duolingo's official practice test, then DET Mock Tests' free mocks.
Drilling one question type
DETPractice's bank or Arno's free questions.
Several English tests on one account
MockLive AI also runs IELTS, TOEFL and PTE.
Common questions
Is there a free Duolingo English Test practice test with a score?
Yes. Duolingo's own practice test is free and gives a score range. DET Mock Tests offers free full mocks with a 10–160 estimate, and Arno and MockLive AI each give a free mock.
Does the Duolingo English Test still have Read Aloud?
No. Duolingo removed Read Aloud in July 2025; the current test has 13 question types.
Related: Duolingo English Test practice · All 13 DET question types · Duolingo score chart
Twenty minutes, an estimated score
The real task types, shortened, with an estimated score. No card.