HelloTalk

Language exchange app for chatting with native speakers who are learning your language.

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Alternatives ranked: 5
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About HelloTalk

HelloTalk pairs you with native speakers of the language you are learning who want to practise yours. You chat by text, voice messages and calls, and built-in tools let partners correct your messages inline, translate, transliterate and read text aloud. A social feed called Moments lets you post in your target language and get corrections from the community, and there are voice rooms and live streams. The core app is free, and a VIP subscription removes limits on translations and lets you search for partners by more criteria. Conversations depend on finding committed partners, and like any social app it attracts some people more interested in dating than learning, so blocking and filtering get used. It runs on iOS, Android and the web. HelloTalk suits intermediate learners who want free, real conversation and corrections from native speakers.

Best for: Learners who want free text and voice conversation with native speakers.

What works

Free conversation with native speakers
Inline correction and translation tools
Huge community across many languages

Why people leave

Partner quality and commitment vary
Some users treat it as a dating app
Translation and search limits without VIP

Top HelloTalk alternatives

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1
Tandem
Similar exchange app with vetted sign-ups and optional paid tutors.
66.5
2
italki
Paid tutors for structured lessons when exchange isn't enough.
62.6
3
Busuu
Structured course with native-speaker corrections built in.
59.6
4
Cambly
Guaranteed English conversation partners on demand.
57.2
5
Speak
AI conversation practice without coordinating with a partner.
55.3

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HelloTalk: common questions

Is HelloTalk free?

HelloTalk has a free plan and paid plans.

Is HelloTalk open source?

No, HelloTalk is not open source.

What platforms does HelloTalk run on?

HelloTalk is available for iOS, Android and Web.

What are the best alternatives to HelloTalk?

The highest-ranked HelloTalk alternatives right now are Tandem, italki and Busuu. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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