ELSA Speak alternatives
ELSA Speak is a popular English pronunciation app. If you want something different, such as checking your own recordings, a coach-led course or another language, these are the apps worth comparing. This page is written by NativeSpeech, which is listed first; every fact is from each app’s own website or store listing.
Compared on November 5, 2026 using each app’s own website and store listings. Written by NativeSpeech: see how we compared.
How to choose
- To check recordings or videos you already have, or practice in many languages: NativeSpeech
- To learn the American accent with video lessons from coaches: BoldVoice
- To follow a structured course in another language: Speak
- For dedicated IELTS, TOEFL or TOEIC tracks: ELSA Speak itself is the strongest fit
1. NativeSpeech
Scores every sound you say, checks audio and video files you upload, and runs roleplay conversation and a scored job interview simulator. Works on the web, iOS, Android, Chrome and Windows.
Best for: Checking your own recordings and practicing conversation in 62 languages
Price: Free to try; from $8.99 a month
2. BoldVoice
Video lessons from professional accent coaches plus sound-by-sound AI feedback and AI chat. English, American accent only. iOS, Android and a Mac recorder app.
Best for: Learning the American accent with coach videos
Price: 7-day trial; $149.99 a year (US App Store)
3. Speak
An AI tutor with lessons, roleplay and Free Talk in English, Spanish, French, Japanese, Korean, Italian and Chinese. iOS and Android.
Best for: A structured speaking course in English or six other languages
Price: 7-day trial; from $17.99 a month (US App Store)
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