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Tandem

Freemium#43 of 276 in Language Learning Apps

Tandem: A broad language-partner network for practicing real conversations across 300 languages. Ranked #43 of 276 in Language Learning Apps by our editors (4.7/10); pricing: Free plan; best for learners who want real human conversation.

4.7/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
4.7 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Learners who want real human conversation
Free plan
Yes
Founded
2015 · Berlin, Germany; Hannover, Germany
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Language-partner search uses language, location, interests, and other criteria
- Supports messaging, voice notes, audio calls, and video calls
- Includes corrections, translation tools, group events, and an AI toolkit
Where it doesn't
- Conversation quality depends on finding suitable language partners
- Offers less emphasis on structured courses and review features
- Tandem Pro adds extra learning features but requires a subscription

Our verdict on Tandem

Tandem is a language-exchange app for learners who want to practice with native speakers and other language learners. Members can select languages, describe learning goals, and search for partners by language, location, interests, and other criteria. The service covers 300 languages and supports text messaging, voice notes, audio calls, video calls, in-chat corrections, translation tools, and Group Language Parties. It is available on the web, iOS, and Android, with free access and optional Tandem Pro subscriptions.

Tandem’s strongest fit is communication practice rather than a conventional course sequence. Learners can move from text to voice or video conversations, request corrections in chat, and use translation tools while communicating. The AI Toolkit adds grammar checking, word lookup, rewriting, conversation prompts, and correction explanations. These features give learners several ways to support a live language exchange, while partner search helps narrow the network by practical preferences such as location and interests. Learners who want direct interaction should find this breadth more relevant than a lesson-only format.

The pricing model is freemium: Tandem has a free plan, while Tandem Pro provides extra learning features. The published starting price is 11.99, and pricing may vary by country, platform, subscription period, and other factors. Tandem is a good choice for learners who are comfortable initiating conversations and want flexible practice across text, audio, and video. It is less suited to learners seeking a tightly sequenced course, extensive review features, or a learning experience centered primarily on structured lessons rather than partner interaction.

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Tandem pricing

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

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Tandem fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Not verified
Offline lessons	Not verified
Speech practice	Yes
Placement test	Not verified
Personalized review	Not verified
Mobile apps	Yes
Languages offered	300
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Docs
Built for	Solo (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Free plan (source)
Website	tandem.net
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

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