Speak alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Speak: only a handful of languages, and subscription required after the trial. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Speak, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Praktika currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best Speak alternative for most people
PraktikaAI avatar tutors for conversation practice at a similar price.
Best Speak alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
DuolingoMax tier adds AI roleplay and video calls inside a full course.
Best Speak alternative for working in the browser
italkiBook affordable human tutors for real conversation.
Speak alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Speak?
Praktika ranks first right now. AI avatar tutors for conversation practice at a similar price. Cambly and italki follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Speak?
Yes. Praktika (free plan + paid) and Duolingo (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Speak?
None of the 5 alternatives in this list is open source.
Why do people switch from Speak?
The complaints we hear most: only a handful of languages; subscription required after the trial; AI feedback can miss nuance.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Speak, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.