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Speak vs YouGlish
Both stand on pronunciation practice apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free trial AndroidiPhoneWeb
Speak focuses on spoken language practice, with feedback and a progression from phrases to conversation. The seven-day trial offers a short evaluation period, but ongoing use requires a paid subscription whose price depends on plan and region.
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YouGlish pairs searchable video examples with language coverage and filters, and offers paid tiers with higher daily request limits. Developers should note that commercial use and mobile-app use require explicit permission.
Visit YouGlishThe facts
| Speak | YouGlish | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Android, API, Extension, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Level 1: €3 a month |
| Plans published | 5 | 7 |
| Maker | Speak | Not published |
| Website | speak.com | youglish.com |
| On pronunciation practice apps | #10 of 14 | #6 of 14 |
Speak: what it does well
- Provides real-time pronunciation and phrasing feedback.
- Available on Android, iOS, and web.
- Offers six languages for English speakers.
- Premium includes AI conversation practice and progress tracking.
- Premium Plus includes unlimited personalized review.
What to know first
- There is no free plan.
- A paid subscription is required after the seven-day trial.
- Subscription pricing varies by plan, region, and promotions.
YouGlish: what it does well
- Supports 25 languages, including Sign Languages.
- Searches can combine several pronunciation selectors.
- Free plan allows 20 daily search requests.
- Paid subscriptions do not renew automatically.
- API includes widget, JavaScript, and REST options.
What to know first
- Free plan is limited to 20 daily requests.
- Commercial use requires explicit permission.
- Mobile app use requires explicit permission.
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