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Speak vs Pimsleur: catalog facts
Speak	Pimsleur
Freemium Free to start, with paid access to the full curriculum.	Paid Paid subscription with a 7-day free trial and a free sample lesson.
Android, iOS	Android, iOS, Web
Spoken practice with an AI tutor instead of a live teacher Lessons built around phrases people actually use	Listening-based lessons that work hands-free, including in the car 51 languages in one subscription for up to four users
Limited set of languages Proprietary app with a paid tier for full access	Subscription required after the trial Not all features are available for English as a Second Language courses
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Web application
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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