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CoachLingo.ai 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 CoachLingo.ai (Speak has paid plans only)
Higher Trust score
Speak — 90 vs 75 for CoachLingo.ai
Best fit
CoachLingo.ai: Non-native professionals preparing for English-language interviews or meetings · Speak: Learners who understand more than they can say and need speaking practice
Platforms
CoachLingo.ai: Web · Speak: iOS, Android, Web
Status
Both up at our last check — CoachLingo.ai 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

CoachLingo.aiAI conversation partner for practicing workplace English scenarios like meetings, interviews, and sales calls.SpeakSpeaking-first language app with an AI tutor that drills phrases and roleplays conversations with pronunciation feedback

Side by side

FactCoachLingo.aiSpeak
CategoryLanguage LearningLanguage Learning
Pricing modelFreemiumPaid
Starts at$12.90/mo—
Trust score75 / 10090 / 100
PlatformsWebiOS, Android, Web
CompanyCoachLingo.aiSpeakeasy Labs, Inc.
Last verifiedSep 1, 2026Sep 6, 2026

What our research says

CoachLingo.ai

CoachLingo.ai narrows language practice to workplace situations specifically, useful for someone prepping for an English-language interview or sales call rather than general conversation. The free tier is real, daily practice with no card, but the certificate and unlimited use sit behind the paid plan.

Pros

  • Scenario library specific to work situations (meetings, sales calls, interviews)
  • Feedback spans grammar, pronunciation, clarity, vocabulary, and tone in one pass
  • Supports regional English variants, not just one accent
  • Genuine free daily-practice tier with no card required

Cons

  • Free tier is capped to daily use, not unlimited practice
  • No public information on who operates the company or where it is based
  • Certificate is issued by the platform itself, not an accredited testing body

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 CoachLingo.ai if you need

  • Non-native professionals preparing for English-language interviews or meetings
  • Learners who want scenario practice rather than vocabulary drills

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

CoachLingo.ai vs Speak: the questions people ask

Is CoachLingo.ai cheaper than Speak?

CoachLingo.ai starts at $12.90/mo. An entry price for Speak is not confirmed by us yet, so check its pricing page before you compare.

Does CoachLingo.ai or Speak have a free tier?

CoachLingo.ai has a free tier; Speak has paid plans only.

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