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The best Speak alternatives

AI language app focused on speaking, with lessons and open conversation practice with an AI tutor. If it is not working for you, here are 8 apps that do the same job, closest match first.

Built from official pricing pages and app store listings, prices checked 2026-11-01. Not paid to be here.

At a glance

AppPricePlatformsPick it if
Speak (the app you have)7-day free trialiPhone, Android-
PraktikaFreeiPhone, Androidyou want it free
BabbelSubscriptioniPhone, Android, Webyou need it on the web
DuolingoFree with adsiPhone, Android, Webyou want a free plan to start
LearnaFreeAppleyou want it free
SpanishDictionary.com LearningFree downloadiPhone, Androidyou want a free plan to start
LingvanoFree downloadiPhone, Androidyou want a free plan to start
DropsFree downloadiPhone, Androidyou want a free plan to start
PromovaFree downloadiPhone, Androidyou want a free plan to start
2

Babbel

Subscription

Structured language courses focused on real conversations.

Pick it if you need it on the web and you are just starting out.

PaidiPhoneAndroidWeb
3

Duolingo

Free with ads; Super subscription

Bite-sized language lessons that feel like a game.

Pick it if you want a free plan to start, you need it on the web and you are a student.

Free planiPhoneAndroidWeb
6

Lingvano

Free download; paid upgrades in the app
Lingvano screenshot from the App Store

Learn American Sign Language with video lessons.

Pick it if you want a free plan to start.

Free planiPhoneAndroid
7

Drops

Free download; paid upgrades in the app
Drops screenshot from the App Store

Learn language vocabulary in short, picture-based sessions.

Pick it if you want a free plan to start.

Free planiPhoneAndroid
8

Promova

Free download; paid upgrades in the app
Promova screenshot from the App Store

Language learning with lessons, tutors and speaking practice.

Pick it if you want a free plan to start.

Free planiPhoneAndroid

We matched these apps to Speak by what they are for, who they suit and where they run, using our research on each app's official website and app store listing. We have not tested them hands-on for this page. Check the price on each app's own site before you buy.

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