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BREAC vs ELSA Speak
Both stand on language pronunciation apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Web
BREAC offers text-based British pronunciation guidance with practice prompts and optional read-aloud support. It is not a tool for scoring recorded speech, and Starter limits both the number and length of workouts.
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Free plan AndroidiPhone
ELSA Speak offers mobile speech practice, with additional learning paths, games, and feedback in Premium. Note the limited free lessons and the lack of offline lessons before choosing it.
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| BREAC | ELSA Speak | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Android, iPhone |
| Lowest paid plan | Pro: £7.99 a month | ELSA Premium: $159.99 a year |
| Plans published | 4 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | ELSA Speak |
| Website | breac.london | elsaspeak.com |
| On language pronunciation apps | #9 of 33 | #5 of 33 |
BREAC: what it does well
- Guidance may include IPA, stress, rhythm, and connected speech.
- Practice prompts progress from slow to natural pacing.
- Starter includes five workouts without a card.
- Pro includes saved practice library.
- Read-aloud audio is available where enabled.
What to know first
- No voice analysis or pronunciation scoring.
- No speech recognition.
- No offline practice.
- Starter workouts are limited to 300 characters each.
ELSA Speak: what it does well
- Available on Android and iOS
- Includes a placement test and personalized review
- Premium adds a bilingual AI tutor
- Premium includes real-time feedback
- A 7-day trial is listed
What to know first
- Free plan includes only the first two lessons of topics
- Offline lessons are not available
- Premium costs $159.99 per year, billed annually
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