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Forvo

Freemium#30 of 33 in Language Pronunciation Apps

Forvo: Forvo offers broad native recordings, but not structured pronunciation coaching or scoring. Ranked #30 of 33 in Language Pronunciation Apps by our editors (6.0/10); pricing: Free plan; best for learners needing native recordings in many languages.

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At a glance

Editor score
6.0 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Learners needing native recordings in many languages
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
$2/mo
Founded
2008 · Rentería, Spain
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Native-speaker recordings across hundreds of languages
- Compare accents, save favorites, and download pronunciation MP3s
- Available on web, iOS, Android, and through an API
Where it doesn't
- No verified AI feedback or pronunciation scoring
- No structured pronunciation training path
- Commercial API access has plan-specific attribution and SLA terms

Our verdict on Forvo

Forvo is a pronunciation dictionary and mobile app for listening to words and phrases spoken by native speakers. It suits language learners, educators, and teams that need to hear pronunciation variants across many languages. Users can search recordings, compare accents and locations, request missing entries, save favorites, download MP3s, and contribute or vote on pronunciations. Access is available through the web, iOS, Android, and the Forvo API.

The consumer service is free for personal use, while the paid plans apply to API access. The Non-Profit plan costs $2 per month and includes 500 requests per day, but commercial use is not allowed, Forvo attribution is required, and there is no SLA. Commercial Small Business costs $28.95 per month, allows commercial use, requires attribution, and has no SLA. Commercial Corporate allows commercial use, does not require attribution, and includes an SLA. This structure makes Forvo suitable for both individual reference and organizations embedding pronunciation access through the API.

Forvo’s main strength is breadth: its community model provides multiple recordings and accent comparisons instead of limiting learners to a single pronunciation. Requests for missing words and phrases, user contributions, favorites, and downloads add practical reference tools. However, it does not provide verified AI feedback, pronunciation scoring, or structured pronunciation training. Choose Forvo when authentic listening reference across many languages is the priority. Choose another language pronunciation app when learners need guided exercises, measurable practice, or automated correction.

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Forvo pricing

Plans Free planFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 20 Sep 2026.

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Forvo fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	$2/mo
Languages supported	Not verified
Feedback scope	Not verified
Accent feedback	Not verified
AI conversation	Not verified
Offline practice	Not verified
Platform access	Ios_android_web
Free practice limit	Not verified
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Integrations	1 integrations: Forvo API See all →
Pricing	Free plan (source)
Website	forvo.com
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

Forvo integrations

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