Updated September 30, 2026 · AcademyCue Editorial Team
Mondly vs Talkpal
Mondly
Higher score in this comparison
Talkpal
Mondly vs Talkpal: the differences
| Compare | MondlyReviewVisitVisit | TalkpalReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €9.99 | $19.99 |
| Price per month | €9.99 | $19.99 |
| Price per year | €47.95 | $119.99 |
| Free trial length | 7 days | 14 daysHigher |
| Languages | English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Turkish, Arabic, Persian, Hebrew, Portuguese, Catalan, Latin, Dutch, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, Swedish, Greek, Romanian, Afrikaans, Croatian, Polish, Bulgarian, Czech, Slovak, Hungarian, Ukrainian, Vietnamese, Hindi, Bengali, Indonesian, Tagalog, Thai, Latvian, LithuanianCovers more | English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Arabic, Dutch, Portuguese, Swedish, Hebrew, Greek, Finnish, Norwegian, Ukrainian |
| Number of languages | 41 | 130Higher |
| Kids version | YesHas it | No |
| Money-back period | 14 days | Not confirmed |
| Offline use | Not confirmed | No |
| Certificate | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Family subscription | Not confirmed | No |
Same on both: Free tier (Yes), Speech recognition (Yes), AI conversation practice (Yes).
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Key differences
- Mondly scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 8.6.
- Free trial length is higher at Talkpal: 14 days vs 7 days.
- Number of languages is higher at Talkpal: 130 vs 41.
- Kids version: only Mondly.
- Languages: only Mondly offers Russian, Turkish, Persian.
Our verdict on each
Mondly
Mondly suits beginners who want an app with speech practice, a kids version and a free plan to start on, and who are willing to pay for a yearly commitment. The yearly plan at €47.95 is the figure that makes it affordable, while the 14 days money-back period softens the risk.
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 | Mondly | Talkpal |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.3HigherYear price of €47.95 ranks 3 of 18, while the entry price of €9.99 ranks 20 of 35. | 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 | 9.0HigherA free tier, a 7 days trial, 14 days money back, AI conversation and speech recognition in one app. | 8.9Free tier plus a 14 days trial, AI conversation, speech recognition and 130 languages make the bundle wider than the price asks. |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 8.0Certificate included, a US entity at TalkPal, Inc. founded in 2023, and support on email and help centre only. |
How the counts compare
| Fact | Mondly | Talkpal |
|---|---|---|
| Free trial length | 7 days | 14 days |
| Number of languages | 41 | 130 |
How they place
| Ranking | Mondly | Talkpal |
|---|---|---|
| Language learning apps | 8 of 63 | 10 of 63 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Mondly | Talkpal |
|---|---|---|
| Learning method | App | App |
| Legal entity | ATI STUDIOS A.P.P.S. S.R.L | TalkPal, Inc. |
| Headquarters | Romania | United States |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2023 |
| Support channels | Email, Help centre | Email, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Mondly | Talkpal | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free trial length | 7 daysat the median | 14 daysabove the median | 7 days |
| Money-back period | 14 daysbelow the median | Not confirmed | 30 days |
| Number of languages | 41at the median | 130above the median | 41 |
Median across 33 listed providers.
Pros and cons
Mondly
Pros
- A free tier is included, so the app can be used before any payment goes out.
- AI conversation and speech recognition are both part of the offer, which suits learners who want to practise speaking rather than only reading.
- A kids version sits in the same subscription, so a single payment covers adults and younger learners.
Cons
- The entry price of €9.99 sits above Bunpro, which lists $0.
- Support runs on email and help centre only, so a phone line is not among the options for anyone who prefers to talk.
- The monthly price of €9.99 ranks 12 of 25, so a month to month habit is the costly way to use the app.
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
Mondly
Who it suits
- Beginners who want to practise speaking early, since AI conversation and speech recognition are both included.
- Learners ready to commit for a year, since the yearly plan at €47.95 is the figure that works in your favour.
- Families with adults and children learning together, since a kids version is part of the same subscription.
Who should look elsewhere
- Learners who want to start at no cost, since Bunpro lists $0.
- Readers shopping for a different paid entry point, since Reading Eggs lists £6.99 to set beside Mondly's €9.99.
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
Questions about each
Mondly
How much does Mondly cost?+
Mondly's entry price is €9.99, the monthly plan runs at €9.99 and the yearly plan at €47.95. Each figure is a separate commitment rather than a single rate, and the yearly figure is what decides whether the app feels cheap. The entry price is quoted in euro, so buyers elsewhere should expect a different local amount. Checking which plan each price sits on before paying is worth the minute.
Is there a free version of Mondly?+
Yes, there is a free tier, so the app can be opened and used before any payment goes out. The paid side comes with a free trial of 7 days, so you can check the subscription features without a long commitment. Between them you get a short test of the paid side. If the free tier covers what you need, nothing has to be paid at all.
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.