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Fluency 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 Fluency (Speak has paid plans only)
Higher Trust score
Speak — 90 vs 81 for Fluency
Best fit
Fluency: Learners of less commonly taught languages like Thai, Vietnamese, or Tamil · Speak: Learners who understand more than they can say and need speaking practice
Platforms
Fluency: Web · Speak: iOS, Android, Web
Status
Both up at our last check — Fluency 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

FluencyAI speaking-practice app with over 10,000 scenarios and a saved-vocabulary system.SpeakSpeaking-first language app with an AI tutor that drills phrases and roleplays conversations with pronunciation feedback

Side by side

FactFluencySpeak
CategoryLanguage LearningLanguage Learning
Pricing modelFreemiumPaid
Starts at$3.99/mo—
Trust score81 / 10090 / 100
PlatformsWebiOS, Android, Web
CompanyFluencySpeakeasy Labs, Inc.
Last verifiedSep 1, 2026Sep 6, 2026

What our research says

Fluency

Fluency leans on volume — thousands of speaking scenarios and a wide language list including several that most competitors skip — rather than a novel teaching method. The free tier is usable on its own, and the paid upgrade is inexpensive if the ad-free course library matters to you.

Pros

  • Wide language list that includes several Southeast and South Asian languages
  • Large scenario library for speaking practice
  • Paid tier is cheap relative to most language app subscriptions

Cons

  • Site doesn't clarify whether native mobile apps exist beyond the web app
  • Marketing claims about learning speed aren't backed by data on the site
  • Vocab Vault and the LINA assistant aren't explained in detail before signup

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 Fluency if you need

  • Learners of less commonly taught languages like Thai, Vietnamese, or Tamil
  • Anyone who wants heavy repetition of speaking scenarios
  • Budget-conscious learners comparing paid apps

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

Fluency vs Speak: the questions people ask

Is Fluency cheaper than Speak?

Fluency starts at $3.99/mo. An entry price for Speak is not confirmed by us yet, so check its pricing page before you compare.

Does Fluency or Speak have a free tier?

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

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