ELSA Speak vs TalkMe

ELSA Speak is a mobile app for speech practice on Android and iOS, with a placement test and personalized review. Its Free plan includes the first two lessons of topics. ELSA Premium adds personalized learning paths, interactive learning games, accent selection, a bilingual AI tutor and real-time feedback. The Premium plan costs $159.99 per year, billed annually, and a 7-day trial is listed. Offline lessons are not available, and the facts list one language offered. Support channels include email and documentation. The listed company-size fit spans solo users, small businesses, mid-market and enterprise. The maker is ELSA Speak; the facts list its founding year as 2016 and its headquarters as San Francisco, California. For a learner choosing between tiers, the free plan's stated scope is limited to the first two lessons of topics, while Premium adds learning paths, games and feedback. The app is mobile-only according to its listed platforms, so offline lesson access is not part of the offering.

TalkMe is a language-learning service built around conversations with AI tutors. Learners can practice real-life dialogues, receive grammar corrections and suggestions, and review personalized study feedback. Its study plans cover more than 1,000 real-life scenarios. Users can create role-plays and courses tailored to their roles, goals, weak areas, and selected topics. The App Store listing names 14 supported languages, including English, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, French, Chinese, German, Italian, Vietnamese, Portuguese, Russian, Arabic, and Hebrew. TalkMe offers voice tutoring, progress tracking, and exam preparation, with support for Android, iOS, macOS, and the web. A free plan is available alongside paid subscriptions. Premium Monthly costs $15.99 a month, Premium Quarterly costs $36.99 a year, and Premium Annual costs $99.99 a year. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the period ends, and unused portions are non-refundable.