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Aplora vs Speak

Two fact sheets from our own research, side by side — pricing, platforms, API access and status re-checked by us rather than quoted from the vendors.

The short answer

Free plan
Only Aplora (Speak has paid plans only)
Higher Trust score
Speak — 90 vs 73 for Aplora
Best fit
Aplora: Learners who specifically want to practice speaking, not just vocabulary · Speak: Learners who understand more than they can say and need speaking practice
Status
Both up at our last check — Aplora Sep 1, 2026, Speak Sep 6, 2026

From our own records as of each tool's last check. Anything we have not confirmed is left out rather than guessed. How we verify

AploraSpeaking-focused AI language tutor with real-time conversation practice across 16 languages.SpeakSpeaking-first language app with an AI tutor that drills phrases and roleplays conversations with pronunciation feedback

Side by side

FactAploraSpeak
CategoryLanguage LearningLanguage Learning
Pricing modelFreemiumPaid
Starts at$4.95 once—
Trust score73 / 10090 / 100
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidiOS, Android, Web
CompanyJB Learning Systems Pty LtdSpeakeasy Labs, Inc.
Last verifiedSep 1, 2026Sep 6, 2026

What our research says

Aplora

Aplora leans specifically on spoken practice rather than the vocabulary-drill format most language apps default to, which suits learners who freeze up speaking out loud. Pay-per-lesson pricing is unusual in this category and can suit occasional practice better than a subscription, though the per-lesson cost is lowest on the monthly plan. Sixteen supported languages is a reasonable spread but well short of the largest language apps.

Pros

  • Real-time spoken conversation practice, not just text or multiple-choice drills
  • Flexible pricing from single lessons up to a monthly subscription
  • Available on web, iOS, and Android

Cons

  • Only 16 languages supported, fewer than larger language-learning apps
  • Per-lesson cost drops meaningfully only on the monthly plan or larger packs

Speak

Speak is the app to pick if your problem is that you can read a language but freeze when you have to talk: every lesson pushes you to say full sentences and the tutor talks back. It is weaker on grammar explanation and reading, and the price is hidden until you are inside the trial. Six target languages for English speakers is a narrow menu next to Duolingo or Babbel.

Pros

  • Lessons are built around speaking aloud, with real-time pronunciation and phrasing feedback
  • Open-ended AI tutor roleplays (ordering, reservations) go beyond scripted drills
  • 7-day free trial before any charge
  • Built with OpenAI and backed by its startup fund, so model quality tracks the frontier

Cons

  • No prices on the website; they vary by region and promotion and appear only in-app
  • Six languages for English speakers, far fewer than mainstream rivals
  • Fees are non-refundable and cancellation needs three days' notice before renewal
  • The method depends on speaking to your phone, which is awkward in public

Which one fits

Choose Aplora if you need

  • Learners who specifically want to practice speaking, not just vocabulary
  • People who prefer paying per lesson over a recurring subscription
  • Users who want feedback and vocabulary tracking tied to spoken sessions

Choose Speak if you need

  • Learners who understand more than they can say and need speaking practice
  • People preparing for travel or work conversations in Spanish, French, Korean, Japanese, Italian or Chinese
  • Teams buying speaking practice for staff through the business edition

Aplora vs Speak: the questions people ask

Is Aplora cheaper than Speak?

Aplora starts at $4.95 once. An entry price for Speak is not confirmed by us yet, so check its pricing page before you compare.

Does Aplora or Speak have a free tier?

Aplora has a free tier; Speak has paid plans only.

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