LingQ vs Speak

LingQ is a language-learning service built around reading and listening to real-world content, with new words learned in context. It offers 52 languages, a placement test, personalized review and offline lessons. Its browser importer can turn content from YouTube, Netflix, TikTok, Spotify, Apple TV, Disney+ and Amazon Prime into lessons. LingQ is available on the web, Android and iOS, with a browser extension for Chrome, Safari, Firefox and Edge. The free membership allows 20 saved words and phrases, five lessons made from imported content and one audio playlist. Premium membership provides unlimited saved words and imported lessons, full sentence translations and offline access. Premium is listed at $215.76 per year, billed upfront for the selected duration and recurring until canceled; Premium Plus is $269.99 per year on the same billing basis. Paid membership is also noted from $8.99/mo (annual). Users can change or cancel plans at any time, and trial or subscription auto-renewal can be canceled.

Speak is a language-learning app centered on spoken practice, with an AI-personalized curriculum available on Android, iOS, and the web. Its learning method moves from phrases used by native speakers to repeated practice, then conversation practice with Speak Tutor. During speaking exercises, the app gives feedback on pronunciation and phrasing in real time. English speakers can study Spanish, French, Korean, Japanese, Italian, and Simplified Chinese. Premium includes the full lesson library, AI conversation practice, pronunciation and phrasing feedback, streaks, progress tracking, and reminders; it permits up to three custom lessons per day. Premium Plus adds lessons based on mistakes, the Speak Tutor custom lesson creator, and unlimited personalized review. Speak for Business offers workplace conversation courses, role plays, pronunciation practice, and an admin portal for managing learners and progress, with customer success and support personnel working with L&D teams on onboarding. A seven-day free trial is available, after which a paid subscription is required. Subscription prices vary by plan, region, and promotions; no specific price is listed.