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Babbel vs Speak: catalog facts
Babbel	Speak
Paid Sold as a subscription.	Freemium Free to start, with paid access to the full curriculum.
Android, iOS, Web	Android, iOS
Structured lessons with a clear progression Focus on practical conversational language	Spoken practice with an AI tutor instead of a live teacher Lessons built around phrases people actually use
Requires a paid subscription No live practice with native speakers described	Limited set of languages Proprietary app with a paid tier for full access
Downloadable app, Web application	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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