Tandem

Language exchange app that matches you with native speakers for chat and video practice.

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Alternatives ranked: 5
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About Tandem

Tandem is a language exchange community: you help someone with your native language and they help you with theirs. After signing up, which Tandem reviews to keep the community focused on learning, you find partners by language and interests and practise through text, voice messages and video calls, with tools for correcting messages and translating. The app is free to use, and Tandem Pro adds unlimited translations, more search filters and other extras; it has also offered paid sessions with tutors. Exchanges depend on both partners showing up and being patient, and conversations can stay at small talk without structure, so many learners pair it with a course or tutor. It runs on iOS, Android and the web. Tandem suits learners past the basics who want real conversations with native speakers at no cost.

Best for: Learners past the basics who want free conversation with native speakers.

What works

Free practice with native speakers
Sign-ups are reviewed to keep it learning-focused
Text, voice and video options

Why people leave

Conversations lack structure
Depends on finding reliable partners
Best search and translation tools need Pro

Top Tandem alternatives

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1
HelloTalk
Larger exchange community with a social feed for corrections.
66.5
2
italki
Paid tutors for structured lessons and reliable scheduling.
62.6
3
Preply
Weekly tutor sessions for steady progress.
59.6
4
Speak
AI speaking partner available any time.
57.2
5
Cambly
On-demand English speakers with no need to swap languages.
55.3

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Tandem: common questions

Is Tandem free?

Tandem has a free plan and paid plans.

Is Tandem open source?

No, Tandem is not open source.

What platforms does Tandem run on?

Tandem is available for iOS, Android and Web.

What are the best alternatives to Tandem?

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

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Tandem facts

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Community: Millions of people teaching each other; Checked Oct 25, 2026tandem.net(opens source in a new tab); “The language learning app where millions of people teach each other.”
Sign-up: Free; Checked Oct 25, 2026tandem.net(opens source in a new tab); “Join the community Download the app and sign up for free.”
Application review: Every application reviewed; Checked Oct 25, 2026tandem.net(opens source in a new tab); “We review every application to make sure that the Tandem community remains safe and fun for everyone.”