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Head-to-head · English Learning Apps

EF English Live vs Rosetta Stone

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score EF English Live #4 in English Learning Apps 8.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 3 features Try EF English Live
Rosetta Stone #5 in English Learning Apps 8.8/10 Paid ✓ 2 of 3 features Visit Rosetta Stone

EF English Live leads on 0 checks, Rosetta Stone on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreEF English Live · 8.9/10

EF English Live scores higher on our rubric for english learning apps: 8.9 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #5.

EF English Live is the better fit for learners who want live teacher-led English classes. Rosetta Stone is the better fit for learners seeking immersive study or school integrations.

  • EF English Live fits best

    Learners who want live teacher-led English classes

  • Rosetta Stone fits best

    Learners seeking immersive study or school integrations

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Side by side

Feature EF English Live 8.9/10 Visit ↗ Rosetta Stone 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.8
Ranking #4 in English Learning Apps #5 in English Learning Apps
Best for Learners who want live teacher-led English classes Learners seeking immersive study or school integrations
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request —
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Phone Email, Phone, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Enterprise
Features EF English Live 2/3 · Rosetta Stone 2/3
Speech recognition Not checked yet Not checked yet
Offline lessons ✓ ✓
Placement test ✓ ✓
Specs
Lesson focus Not checked yet Not checked yet
Platforms Not checked yet Not checked yet
Course levels Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Choose private lessons or small-group conversation classes with teachers.
  • Personalized plans pair lessons with exercises, flashcards, and grammar practice.
  • Courses cover business, travel, general English, TOEFL, and TOEIC.
  • TruAccent gives pronunciation feedback during speech practice.
  • Offline mobile units support learning without a connection.
  • School integrations include Clever, LTI, Canvas, and Moodle.
Cons
  • Pricing is personalized rather than shown as standard plans.
  • No free plan is listed.
  • Refund eligibility depends on weekly study requirements and a 12-week period.
  • There is no free plan.
  • The listed monthly and yearly plans share the same highlights.
  • Plan and feature availability can vary by region and account type.
Our verdict

EF English Live is an online English-learning school for learners seeking teacher-led instruction alongside self-study. It offers private classes and small-group conversation sessions, with personalized learning plans and courses in…

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Rosetta Stone is a paid language-learning service for individuals, schools, and organizations. Its subscription covers 25 languages and combines immersive lessons with TruAccent pronunciation feedback, Chat Missions for conversation…

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  1. EF English LiveEnglish Learning Apps 8.9Pricing on request
  2. Rosetta StoneEnglish Learning Apps 8.8Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • EF English Live — where it wins

    • Choose private lessons or small-group conversation classes with teachers.
    • Personalized plans pair lessons with exercises, flashcards, and grammar practice.
    • Courses cover business, travel, general English, TOEFL, and TOEIC.

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is personalized rather than shown as standard plans.
    • No free plan is listed.
    • Refund eligibility depends on weekly study requirements and a 12-week period.

  • Rosetta Stone — where it wins

    • TruAccent gives pronunciation feedback during speech practice.
    • Offline mobile units support learning without a connection.
    • School integrations include Clever, LTI, Canvas, and Moodle.

    Where it doesn't

    • There is no free plan.
    • The listed monthly and yearly plans share the same highlights.
    • Plan and feature availability can vary by region and account type.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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