NativeSpeech vs ELSA Speak
Both apps score your English pronunciation sound by sound and let you practice speaking with AI. ELSA Speak is the longer-established English-only app, with exam tracks and a large lesson library. NativeSpeech adds checking of audio and video files you upload, conversation in 62 languages, and a web app.
Compared on November 5, 2026 using each app’s own website and store listings. Written by NativeSpeech: see how we compared.
The short answer
Pick ELSA Speak if you want
- A long track record and a very large lesson library
- Dedicated IELTS, TOEFL or TOEIC preparation
- A choice of American, British or Australian accent
Pick NativeSpeech if you want
- Feedback on a recording or video you already have, not only on what you say into the app
- Roleplay conversation in 62 languages, not only English
- Practice on the web, a Chrome extension or Windows as well as your phone
Feature by feature
| Feature | NativeSpeech | ELSA Speak |
|---|---|---|
| Scores each sound you say | YesEvery sound in every word, with the sounds to fix first | YesScores individual sounds, with color-coded feedback |
| Checks an audio or video file you upload | YesUp to 30 minutes per file free, 60 on a plan | Not confirmedWe found no upload option in ELSA’s own documentation |
| Practice in your own words | YesRoleplay and interviews are open conversation | YesIn roleplay, Interview Coach and Speech Analyzer; lessons use set sentences |
| AI roleplay conversation | YesIn 62 languages | YesEnglish only, on the Premium plan |
| Job interview practice | YesScored 1 to 4 on 6 skills, each quoting what you said | YesInterview Coach, scored, on the Professional plan |
| Languages you can practice | 62 for conversation; pronunciation scoring in 32 | English only, in American, British or Australian accents |
| Exam prep (IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC) | NoNo dedicated exam track | YesIELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC and EIKEN tracks on Premium |
| Video lessons from human coaches | NoAI feedback only | NoAI feedback and lessons |
| Text to speech tool | YesType any text and download the audio | Not confirmedWe found no standalone text to speech tool |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension and Windows | iOS and Android; on the web only a free speaking test |
| Free use | YesA trial credit, free roleplays and a free interview, no card needed | PartlyA 7-day trial and a free speaking test |
Price
In US dollars on November 5, 2026, from each app’s website or the US App Store. App store prices vary by country.
| NativeSpeech | ELSA Speak | |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Trial credit, free roleplays and a free interview, no card | 7-day trial, free speaking test |
| Monthly | $8.99 Standard, $19.99 Pro | $19.99 (US App Store) |
| Yearly | $71.99 Standard, $159.99 Pro | $71.00 to $129.99 depending on plan (US App Store); Professional $159.99 |
Where the apps stand
ELSA Speak has a 4.7 rating from 114K ratings on the US App Store. NativeSpeech is newer and does not have enough App Store ratings to show a score yet. If a long track record matters most to you, that is a fair reason to choose ELSA Speak.
How we compared
This page is written by NativeSpeech. Every ELSA Speak fact comes from ELSA Speak’s own website or app store listing, checked on November 5, 2026 and linked below. Where we could not confirm a feature, the table says “Not confirmed” rather than assuming it is missing. Spotted something out of date? Write to support@nativespeech.app and we will correct it.
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Questions
Is NativeSpeech a good ELSA Speak alternative?
Yes, if you want to check recordings or videos you already have, practice conversation in a language other than English, or use a web app. ELSA Speak remains the stronger choice for dedicated IELTS, TOEFL or TOEIC tracks and for its long track record.
Which is cheaper, ELSA Speak or NativeSpeech?
On the US App Store, ELSA Speak is $19.99 a month. NativeSpeech Standard is $8.99 a month or $71.99 a year on the website, and you can try it free without a card.
Can I check a video of myself speaking?
NativeSpeech checks an audio or video file you upload, up to 30 minutes free. We could not find an upload option in ELSA Speak’s own documentation.
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