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Speak vs Busuu
Speak scores higher overall (7.9 vs 7.6), but the right pick depends on what you need.
Choose Speak if…
Learners whose main goal is speaking confidently in a major language
7.9/10★★★★★Full review →Choose Busuu if…
Learners who want a structured, level-based course with feedback from native speakers
7.6/10★★★★★Full review →Side by side
| Speak | Busuu | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 7.9/10 | 7.6/10 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 10 | #4 of 10 |
| Price | Free trial · from $17.99/month | Freemium · from $13.90/month |
| Free version | — | Limited lessons and flashcards |
| Platforms | iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Made by | Speakeasy Labs, Inc. | Busuu Limited |
| Learning quality | 8.5 | 7.5 |
| Ease of use | 9 | 8 |
| Features | 7.5 | 7 |
| Value for money | 6.5 | 7 |
| Platforms | 7 | 9.5 |
Speak: what the AI does
- Speak Tutor two-way AI conversation
- Situational roleplays and Free Talk
- Real-time pronunciation feedback
- Personalised lessons from your mistakes (Premium Plus)
- Accurate speech recognition and natural voices
- Well-produced, structured speaking curriculum
- Highly rated on both app stores
- Only six languages for English speakers
- Feedback can be brief at higher levels
- No real free plan, and Premium vs Premium Plus limits aren't clear at signup
Busuu: what the AI does
- AI conversations (Premium Plus)
- Pronunciation feedback
- Adaptive vocabulary flashcards
- Expert-designed CEFR courses
- Human feedback from the native-speaker community
- Certificates and offline mode
- AI conversations are tied to set topics and need the top plan
- Only 14 languages
- Very limited free version