Updated October 18, 2026 · AcademyCue Editorial Team
Fiszki vs Talkpal
Fiszki
Higher score in this comparison
Talkpal
Where Fiszki and Talkpal differ
| Compare | FiszkiReviewVisitVisit | TalkpalReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | PLN 0.60 | $19.99 |
| Languages | English, Chinese, French, Spanish, Japanese, Kashubian, Korean, German, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Ukrainian, Italian | English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Arabic, Dutch, Portuguese, Swedish, Hebrew, Greek, Finnish, Norwegian, Ukrainian |
| Number of languages | 15 | 130Higher |
| Kids version | YesHas it | No |
| Price per month | Not confirmed | $19.99 |
| Price per year | Not confirmed | $119.99 |
| Free trial length | Not confirmed | 14 days |
| Money-back period | 60 days | Not confirmed |
| Highest CEFR level | C2 | Not confirmed |
| Speech recognition | Not confirmed | Yes |
| AI conversation practice | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Offline use | Not confirmed | No |
| Certificate | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Family subscription | Not confirmed | No |
| Markets | PL | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Free tier (Yes).
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Key differences
- Fiszki scores higher overall: 9.5 vs 8.6.
- Number of languages is higher at Talkpal: 130 vs 15.
- Kids version: only Fiszki.
- Support channels: only Fiszki offers Phone.
- Founded is lower at Fiszki: 2003 vs 2023.
- Languages: only Fiszki offers Kashubian, Polish, Russian.
- Languages: only Talkpal offers Arabic, Dutch, Hebrew.
- Learning method: only Fiszki offers Audio.
Our verdict on each
Fiszki
Fiszki suits learners who want a daily vocabulary habit across many languages rather than a single structured course, and its free tier lets them start before paying anything. The catalogue runs to 15 languages, and a 60 day refund window softens the opening paid month.
Talkpal
TalkPal suits adults who want a broad, app based language habit with a free start and a 14 days trial, and it covers 130 languages with AI conversation. The catch is price: $19.99 monthly is steeper than the free starting points at €0 and $0.
Score breakdown
| Area | Fiszki | Talkpal |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.0HigherThe entry price of PLN 0.60 ranks 1 in our price data, and the refund window is 60 days. | 8.5Entry price of $19.99 and a $19.99 monthly plan put it above €0 and $0, though under Reading Eggs at £6.99. |
| Offer | 9.0HigherThe catalogue spans 15 languages, and a free tier plus a dedicated kids version cover both casual practice and younger learners. | 8.9Free tier plus a 14 days trial, AI conversation, speech recognition and 130 languages make the bundle wider than the price asks. |
| Trust | 9.0HigherThe terms name Wydawnictwo Cztery Glowy Perczynski i spolka, spolka jawna in PL, trading since 2003, and support runs on email, phone and help centre. | 8.0Certificate included, a US entity at TalkPal, Inc. founded in 2023, and support on email and help centre only. |
Choosing between them
Pick Fiszki if cost and kids version matter most.
Pick Talkpal if number of languages matter most.
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Fiszki | Talkpal |
|---|---|---|
| Language learning apps | 4 of 63 | 10 of 63 |
If neither fits
uTalk has number of languages at 150, against 15 for Fiszki and 130 for Talkpal.
uTalk reviewWhere these facts come from
Fiszki
- fiszki.pl: 13 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Talkpal
- talkpal.ai: 15 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- apps.apple.com: 3 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Fiszki | Talkpal |
|---|---|---|
| Learning method | App, AudioCovers more | App |
| Legal entity | Wydawnictwo Cztery Glowy Perczynski i spolka, spolka jawna | TalkPal, Inc. |
| Headquarters | Poland | United States |
| Founded | 2003Lower | 2023 |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centreCovers more | Email, Help centre |
Online courses
| Fact | Fiszki | Talkpal |
|---|---|---|
| Platform type | Curated | Not confirmed |
| Subjects | Languages | Not confirmed |
| Course languages | English, Chinese, French, Spanish, Japanese, Kashubian, Korean, German, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Ukrainian, Italian | Not confirmed |
| Offline downloads | Yes | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Fiszki | Talkpal | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price per month | Not confirmed | $19.99highest quarter | $12.99 |
| Price per year | Not confirmed | $119.99above the median | $95.99 |
| Free trial length | Not confirmed | 14 daysabove the median | 7 days |
| Money-back period | 60 dayshighest quarter | Not confirmed | 30 days |
| Number of languages | 15lowest quarter | 130above the median | 41 |
Median across 33 listed providers.
Pros and cons
Fiszki
Pros
- A free tier lets a reader reach the lessons before any payment, which lowers the cost of finding out whether the format fits.
- A 60 day money-back window on a paid subscription gives a learner time to reach the point where the habit has settled rather than deciding in a week.
- 15 languages in a single account, from English, German and Spanish through to Kashubian and Ukrainian.
Cons
- The service is published for PL, so anyone outside that market should expect the terms, billing and support to be aimed elsewhere.
- Coverage is languages only, so a learner shopping for maths, music or exam preparation finds nothing beyond language decks.
- The method is app and audio, so a learner who needs a graded assignment, a marked essay or a speaking partner gets no correction from the platform itself.
Talkpal
Pros
- The $119.99 yearly plan costs less than paying month by month at the $19.99 rate, so a longer commitment cuts the outlay.
- A free tier and a 14 days trial let a reader test the app before paying anything.
- AI conversation, speech recognition and 130 languages sit in one app based plan.
Cons
- Support runs on email and help centre only, so a blocked learner waits in writing rather than reaching a person.
- There is no offline mode, against 86.7% of apps in the same group that let you learn without a connection.
- A family subscription is not offered, and neither is a kids version, so one paying account covers a single adult.
Who each suits
Fiszki
Who it suits
- Learners who want a short daily review rather than a long course with deadlines.
- Families covering a school language, a holiday language and a heritage language such as Kashubian in one place.
- Parents who want a kids version instead of filtering an adult catalogue by hand.
Who should look elsewhere
- Learners after a certificate or a graded qualification, since the catalogue is languages and the platform is curated sets rather than assessed courses.
- Anyone studying outside PL, where the terms and billing are written for a single market.
- Learners who need a live tutor or a speaking partner, since the method is app and audio and correction has to come from outside the app.
Talkpal
Who it suits
- Adults building a speaking habit on a phone who value a free start and a trial
- Learners whose target language sits among the English, German and French courses on offer
- People who want a completion certificate alongside conversation practice
Who should look elsewhere
- Families sharing one account, since a family subscription is not offered
- Learners who need offline lessons, as the app has no offline mode
- Readers who want the cheapest way in, since €0 and $0 start free
Current offers
Fiszki
Current offer
Free trial
Free demo English course in FISZKI GO app: 1 free demo course (Verbs)
FISZKI GO app is free and includes a free demo English course; further courses are paid in the app
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Bonus
3 free audio courses for newsletter signup: 3 free audio courses, 300 mp3 recordings
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Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Fiszki | Talkpal |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | Yes | No |
Questions about each
Fiszki
How much does Fiszki cost to start?+
Fiszki publishes a starting price of PLN 0.60. A free tier also exists, so a reader can open the app and work through lessons before choosing a paid plan. The starting figure is the entry point, not the whole cost of a year.
Is there a free version of Fiszki?+
Yes, a free tier is included, and it is the normal way most readers meet the service. You can open the app, run a deck and see whether the review routine is one you keep. Behind it sit 15 languages in the same curated style, and an offline download is available so a deck works away from a connection.
Talkpal
What does TalkPal cost to start?+
The entry price is $19.99, and the monthly plan is also $19.99, so a first payment is about the same as a single month. The annual plan is $119.99, which is lower than paying month by month at the monthly rate.
Is there a free trial and a free plan?+
There is a free tier for early sessions and a free trial of 14 days that opens up the fuller app. That gives you a window to test AI conversation and roleplay before any charge, which is longer than the 7-day trial typical of the apps in this group.