Speak vs ELSA Speak

Speak8.2Visit ELSA Speak8.1Visit

Higher score Speak #6 in AI Tutoring Apps 8.2/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Speak

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ELSA Speak #7 in AI Tutoring Apps 8.1/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit ELSA Speak

• Speak fits best

  Curriculum-led speaking practice

• ELSA Speak fits best

  Pronunciation-focused language learning

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Side by side

Feature	Speak 8.2/10 Visit ↗	ELSA Speak 8.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.2	8.1
Ranking	#6 in AI Tutoring Apps	#7 in AI Tutoring Apps
Best for	Curriculum-led speaking practice	Pronunciation-focused language learning
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	$159.99/yr
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	7 days	7 days
Free trial length	7 days	7 days · no card needed
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	iOS, Android
Support	Email, Docs	Email, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Speak 0/4 · ELSA Speak 0/4
Voice tutoring	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Image input	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Progress tracking	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Exam preparation	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Subject scope	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Mobile platforms	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Supported languages	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Expert-built curriculum focused on practical spoken language Real-time pronunciation and phrasing feedback with roleplay Personalized review, lessons, and progress tracking	AI role-play and coaching support real-world speaking practice Speech recognition gives feedback on pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, and fluency Personalized paths, assessments, and progress data support structured learning
Cons	No free plan Custom lessons are limited to three per day on Premium Available on iOS and Android, with no other platforms listed	The listed target language is English Offline lessons are not available Free access limits role-play, coaching, lessons, and progress tracking
Our verdict	Speak is an AI-powered language learning app for people who want to build conversational ability through spoken practice. Its expert-built curriculum teaches practical phrases, then reinforces them through repetition and back-and-forth… Read the review →	ELSA Speak is an English-learning app for individual learners who want structured speaking and pronunciation practice. It combines AI role-play conversations, speech recognition, personalized learning paths, assessment testing, and… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Speak — where it wins

  • Expert-built curriculum focused on practical spoken language
  • Real-time pronunciation and phrasing feedback with roleplay
  • Personalized review, lessons, and progress tracking

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan
  • Custom lessons are limited to three per day on Premium
  • Available on iOS and Android, with no other platforms listed

• ELSA Speak — where it wins

  • AI role-play and coaching support real-world speaking practice
  • Speech recognition gives feedback on pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, and fluency
  • Personalized paths, assessments, and progress data support structured learning

  Where it doesn't

  • The listed target language is English
  • Offline lessons are not available
  • Free access limits role-play, coaching, lessons, and progress tracking

• Speak8.2/10 · 7-day trial

  Curriculum-led speaking practice with AI feedback, roleplay, and personalized review.

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• ELSA Speak8.1/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

  A focused English tutor for learners who want detailed pronunciation and speaking feedback.

  Visit ELSA SpeakFull verdict →