Babbel

What Babbel does

• AI conversation practice. Practice conversations with an AI partner.
• Speech recognition. Gives feedback to sharpen pronunciation.
• Structured lessons. Lessons by level, with the first lesson of each level from A1 to C1 free.
• Podcasts. Language-learning podcasts are included alongside lessons.
• 14 language courses. Courses span Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and more.

Who it’s for

• Beginners learning a European language step by step
• Learners wanting spoken practice with an AI partner
• Families or friends sharing one group subscription

Babbel pricing

US individual plans from $8.95/mo on a 12-month term; lifetime $299.99; group plan available; first lesson of each level free

As listed on November 9, 2026. Check babbel.com for current prices.

Things to know

• Only the first lesson of each level is free; full access needs a subscription
• The site lists 14 language courses, so many languages are not offered
• Prices shown on promotional pages vary by sale

Quick answers

What is Babbel?

Babbel is a language learning subscription app from Babbel GmbH that teaches languages through lessons, speaking practice and podcasts.

Is Babbel free?

No. Babbel has no permanent free plan. Paid plans start at $8.95 a month. (As listed on November 9, 2026.)

Who makes Babbel?

Babbel is made by Babbel GmbH.

Where can you use Babbel?

Babbel is available on the web.

What are some alternatives to Babbel?

Other tools filed in the same section include Speak, Duolingo Max and Memrise.

Tags

#language-learning#speech-recognition#ai-conversation#lessons#podcasts