ELSA Speak★ 4.8 (114K)
The most established all-round pronunciation trainer
Listed plan prices vary a lot; check your store first.
Compared October 11, 2026
Best English pronunciation apps in 2026
ELSA Speak for all-round training, BoldVoice for an American accent with coach videos, Speechling for a real human coach, Praktika, Fluently and Speak for AI conversation. Accenty (ours) to find your accent and the sounds to fix, for free.
We make Accenty, so we have tried to keep this fair: facts come from each app's own website and US App Store page, checked on October 11, 2026.
Each app at a glance
BoldVoice★ 4.8 (54K)
Learners aiming for an American accent with coach-led video lessons
American accent only, and one of the pricier plans here.
Speechling★ 4.8 (675)
Feedback from a real human coach
Feedback is not instant; English coaching needs a paid plan.
Praktika★ 4.7 (165K)
Speaking practice with AI avatar tutors
Pronunciation is a side feature; iOS app is iPhone only.
Fluently★ 4.8 (5.9K)
AI tutor with sound-by-sound feedback
No prices on the website; weekly plans in the store.
Speak★ 4.8 (63K)
General fluency with an AI tutor
No permanent free plan; built for general fluency.
Accenty★ New in 2026
Finding your accent and the exact sounds to fix, for free
New in 2026, so far fewer ratings. Free users get one daily sentence practice a day.
What a year costs
Accenty
$59.99
Praktika
$49.99–$139.99
ELSA Speak
$71–$129.99
Speak
$83.99
Fluently
$89.99–$179.99
BoldVoice
up to $149.99
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Bars show the range of yearly prices listed for each app (tests, promotions and older plans), checked October 11, 2026. Speechling lists monthly plans from $19.99. Your price can differ by country and offer.
Full comparison table
| App | Best for | Accents | Free plan | Price (US) | App Store |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELSA Speak | The most established all-round pronunciation trainer | Store page lists American, British, Australian and more | Yes | Listed: $19.99/month, $71–$129.99/year | 4.8 (114K) |
| BoldVoice | Learners aiming for an American accent with coach-led video lessons | American | Free trial (7 days) | Listed: up to $149.99/year (some listings higher) | 4.8 (54K) |
| Speechling | Feedback from a real human coach | US and UK English | Yes, but free coaching excludes English | From $19.99/month | 4.8 (675) |
| Praktika | Speaking practice with AI avatar tutors | Tutors with American, British and other accents | Unclear | Listed: $9.99/month, $49.99–$139.99/year | 4.7 (165K) |
| Fluently | AI tutor with sound-by-sound feedback | Several (not named on the site) | Not found | Listed: weekly $4.99–$19.99, annual $89.99–$179.99 | 4.8 (5.9K) |
| Speak | General fluency with an AI tutor | Not stated for English | No (7-day trial, then paid) | $17.99/month or $83.99/year (Premium) | 4.8 (63K) |
| Accenty | Finding your accent and the exact sounds to fix, for free | American or British (you choose) | Yes: accent scan, sound lessons, linking, 1 daily practice a day | $9.99/month or $59.99/year | New in 2026 |
How to choose
Not sure what to fix?Start with a free accent test: Accenty shows your accent mix and the sounds to work on.
Want a specific accent?BoldVoice for American. For British, Accenty lets you switch; ELSA's store page lists it too.
Want a human to listen?Speechling.
Mainly want to talk more?An AI tutor: Praktika, Fluently or Speak.
Korean speaker?한국인 영어 발음 특징과 교정법
What you get for free
Questions
What is the best free alternative to ELSA Speak?
It depends on what you want for free. Accenty gives you an accent scan, every sound lesson and linking practice without paying, with one daily sentence practice a day. ELSA Speak itself also has a free plan. Speechling is free for other languages but its free coaching does not cover English.
Which pronunciation app is best for an American accent?
BoldVoice focuses on the American accent with coach-led video lessons. ELSA Speak and Accenty both teach American English too, and Accenty also lets you switch to British English.
Which app gives feedback from a real person?
Speechling. You record yourself and a human coach replies, usually within 24 hours. The other apps here use AI feedback, which is instant.
Is AI pronunciation feedback accurate?
It is good at spotting which sounds come out differently from the target accent, but it is an estimate. Use it to decide what to practise, and re-check over a few weeks rather than trusting one score.
Find out your accent for free
