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Tandem
by Tandem
What Tandem is
Tandem connects language learners in one-to-one partnerships so members can teach and practice with each other. Members can find partners by language, location, and interests, then communicate through text, audio, or video chat. In-chat correction and translation tools support conversation practice, and speech practice is also listed. Tandem says members can learn and teach 300 languages. The service is available on the web, Android, and iOS. Its Free plan costs nothing and includes three in-app translations per day; a free trial is also listed. Applications are reviewed individually, and applicants in some countries may encounter waitlists. People under 16 are not allowed to use Tandem. The company says it does not monitor, record, or store audio calls, video calls, or Tandem Party conversations, but it does store messages and related information. Members can download, edit, or permanently delete their personal data through the My Profile tab. Tandem describes restricted database access and efforts to secure and encrypt data between devices and its servers, with encryption not supported in China. The maker was founded in 2015 and has headquarters in Berlin and Hannover, Germany.
Who it suits
It suits people who want language practice through exchanges with other learners, using text, audio, or video. Users must be at least 16, and applicants in some countries may face a waitlist.
What it does well
- Supports learning and teaching 300 languages.
- Partner search includes language, location, and interests.
- Offers in-chat correction and translation tools.
- Available on web, Android, and iOS.
What to know first
- Free plan includes three in-app translations per day.
- Applications are reviewed and some countries may have waitlists.
- Encryption is not supported in China.
- Messages and related information are stored.
Limits
The Free plan includes three in-app translations per day. Applications are reviewed individually, and some countries may have waitlists.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Tandem Pro Plus | Extra learning features | On request |
| Free | Free signup; three in-app translations per day | Free |
| Tandem Pro | Subscription fee is a one-off advance payment; price varies by home country and subscription period · Paid subscription; one-month, three-month, or one-year subscription options | On request |
As tandem.net lists them, read 20 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit https://tandem.net/
- Choose the web service or an Android or iOS app
- Sign up for the Free plan or consider the listed free trial
- Apply to join; Tandem reviews applications individually
- Search for partners by language, location, or interests
Verdict
Tandem centers practice on one-to-one language exchanges, with chat tools and mobile apps. Note the translation limit on the free plan, the application review process, and its stated data practices.
Questions
Is Tandem free?
Yes. The Free plan is listed as free and includes three in-app translations per day.
Does Tandem offer a free trial?
Yes, a free trial is listed.
Which platforms support Tandem?
Tandem is available on Android, iOS, and the web.
How many languages does Tandem offer?
Tandem says members can learn and teach 300 languages on the service.
Who makes Tandem?
The maker is Tandem. It was founded in 2015 and has headquarters in Berlin and Hannover, Germany.
Does Tandem store calls or messages?
Tandem says it does not monitor, record, or store audio calls, video calls, or Tandem Party conversations. It does store messages and related information.
Facts from Tandem's own pages
- Communication
- Members can practice through text, audio, and video chat. · tandem.net, 12 Oct 2026
- Community review
- Tandem individually reviews applications, and some countries may have waitlists. · tandem.net, 12 Oct 2026
- Company
- The press page says Tandem launched in 2015, has main offices in Berlin, and was founded by Arnd Aschentrup, Tobias Dickmeis, and Dr. Matthias Kleimann. · tandem.net, 12 Oct 2026
- Data and calls
- Tandem says it does not monitor, record, or store audio calls, video calls, or Tandem Party conversations, but it does store messages and related information. · tandem.net, 12 Oct 2026
- Data controls
- Members can download, edit, or permanently delete their personal data through the My Profile tab. · tandem.net, 12 Oct 2026
- Discovery
- Members can search for language exchange partners by language, location, and interests. · tandem.net, 12 Oct 2026
- Eligibility
- People under 16 are not allowed to use Tandem. · tandem.net, 12 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 2015 · tandem.net, 28 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · tandem.net, 20 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Berlin, Germany; Hannover, Germany · tandem.net, 28 Sept 2026
- Languages
- Tandem says members can learn and teach 300 languages on the service. · tandem.net, 12 Oct 2026
- Languages offered
- 300 · tandem.net, 20 Sept 2026
- Language tools
- The app provides in-chat correction and translation tools. · tandem.net, 12 Oct 2026
- Mobile apps
- Yes · tandem.net, 20 Sept 2026
- Purpose
- Tandem connects language learners so they can teach each other through one-to-one partnerships. · tandem.net, 12 Oct 2026
- Security
- Tandem says it keeps data on secured, restricted database servers and works to secure and encrypt data between devices and its servers; encryption is not supported in China. · tandem.net, 12 Oct 2026
- Speech practice
- Yes · tandem.net, 20 Sept 2026
- Support
- Tandem lists [email protected] as its support contact. · tandem.net, 12 Oct 2026
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