Updated September 30, 2026 · AcademyCue Editorial Team
Novakid vs SpanishPod101
Novakid vs SpanishPod101: the differences
| Compare |  Novakid | SpanishPod101 ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | ₪379 | $4 |
| Price per month | ₪379 | $4 |
| Money-back period | 14 days | 60 daysHigher |
| Languages | English | Spanish |
| Free trial length | Not confirmed | 7 days |
| Highest CEFR level | B1 | Not confirmed |
| Lesson length (minutes) | 25 to 45 | Not confirmed |
| AI conversation practice | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Certificate | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Kids version | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Family subscription | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Markets | IL, AE, SA, AM, CN, HK, TW, HR, CZ, DK, NL, EE, FI, FR, DE, CH, GR, HU, ID, IT, JP, KZ, KR, LV, LT, MY, NO, PL, PT, BR, RO, RU, SK, SI, ES, AR, CL, CO, PE, MX, SE, TR, UA | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Free tier (Yes).
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Key differences
- SpanishPod101 scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 8.5.
- Money-back period is higher at SpanishPod101: 60 days vs 14 days.
- Support channels: only Novakid offers Chat.
- Support channels: only SpanishPod101 offers Email, Help centre.
- Languages: only Novakid offers English.
- Languages: only SpanishPod101 offers Spanish.
- Learning method: only Novakid offers Live group.
- Learning method: only SpanishPod101 offers Audio.
Our verdict on each
Novakid
Novakid suits families who want live English lessons for children alongside app practice, and the ILS 379 monthly fee covers a 3,900 tutor pool with certified staff. Budget families starting from nothing should weigh it against free app-first options such as Bunpro.
SpanishPod101
SpanishPod101 suits Spanish beginners who want app study, audio lessons and live sessions on a single subscription, and it suits daily practice more than occasional study. The monthly plan runs at $4, and a 60 days money-back window keeps the commitment reversible for a first term.
Score breakdown
| Area | Novakid | SpanishPod101 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.2Monthly fees start at ILS 379, above €0 and $0, with a money-back window of 14 days. | 9.7HigherEntry price of $4 and a $4 monthly plan sit under the €71.91 site median. |
| Offer | 9.0Free tier, free trial lesson, 3,900 tutors and AI conversation sit in a single subscription. | 9.2HigherA free tier, a 7 days trial and a 60 days money-back period make it easy to test before paying. |
| Trust | 8.4Tutors are certified, the operator is Novakid Inc in US, founded 2017, with a 14 days refund window. | Not confirmed |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Novakid | SpanishPod101 |
|---|---|---|
| Language learning apps | 33 of 46 | 8 of 46 |
| Online language tutors and classes | 14 of 25 | 4 of 25 |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | Novakid | SpanishPod101 |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States | Not confirmed |
A third option
EF English Live has money-back period at 84 days, against 14 days for Novakid and 60 days for SpanishPod101.
EF English Live reviewWhat we checked
Novakid
- novakidschool.com: 17 facts, checked September 30, 2026
SpanishPod101
- spanishpod101.com: 8 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- innovativelanguage.com: 1 fact, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Novakid | SpanishPod101 |
|---|---|---|
| Learning method | App, Live 1to1, Live group | App, Audio, Live 1to1 |
| Legal entity | Novakid Inc | Innovative Language Learning, LLC |
| Headquarters | United States | Not confirmed |
| Founded | 2017 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Chat | Email, Help centre |
Tutoring
| Fact | Novakid | SpanishPod101 |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription price | $95 | Not confirmed |
| Trial lesson | Free | Not confirmed |
| Subjects | English | Not confirmed |
| Lesson format | 1to1, Group, App | Not confirmed |
| Number of tutors | 3,900 | Not confirmed |
| Tutor vetting | Certified | Not confirmed |
| Minimum age | 4 | Not confirmed |
| Cancellation notice | 8 hours | Not confirmed |
| Satisfaction guarantee | 14-day money-back guarantee | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Novakid | SpanishPod101 | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free trial length | Not confirmed | 7 daysat the median | 7 days |
| Money-back period | 14 daysbelow the median | 60 dayshighest quarter | 30 days |
| Lesson length (minutes) | 25 to 45below the median | Not confirmed | 30 |
Median across 33 listed providers.
Pros and cons
Novakid
Pros
- Live one-to-one and group lessons plus app practice, in 1to1, group and app formats, with sessions of 25 to 45 minutes
- A free tier and a free trial lesson mean a first month can be tested before any payment
- A kids version and a family subscription cover more than one child on the same account
Cons
- Only English is taught, since english lists english and English covers English alone
- Levels stop at B1, below the advanced bands that fluent learners work toward
- Support runs on chat only, with no email or phone line listed
SpanishPod101
Pros
- A 60 days money-back period gives a long window to change your mind, well past the 14-day site median.
- A free tier and a 7 days trial give separate ways to test the material before any payment.
- The subscription covers app, audio and live 1to1, so a single payment covers app study, audio and live sessions.
Cons
- The library covers Spanish, so anyone studying another language at the same time needs a separate service.
- Chat and phone are not among its support channels (email and help centre), so billing and account questions go through email or the help centre.
- The paid plan is a recurring charge at $4 a month, so it suits steady daily study more than a short need.
Who each suits
Novakid
Who it suits
- Parents buying live English tutoring for a child who prefers a real teacher to an app
- Families wanting one subscription covering a kids version and a family plan
- Learners who want a certificate at the end of a course
Who should look elsewhere
- Learners after the B1 level, since the programme does not extend past it
- Anyone wanting a second language, as English covers English only
- Price-first households who can start free with Bunpro or Reading Eggs before paying
SpanishPod101
Who it suits
- Beginners who want the app, the audio track and live sessions under a single $4 plan
- Learners who test carefully, using the free tier and the 7 days trial before paying
- Spanish-only learners, since the library covers Spanish
Who should look elsewhere
- Learners who want another language covered on the same subscription, since the library holds Spanish
- People who need help by phone, since chat and phone are not among email and help centre
- Bunpro users who would rather drill for free and avoid a $4 recurring charge
Questions about each
Novakid
How much does Novakid cost a month?+
The monthly plan is ILS 379, and entry pricing begins at the same level at ILS 379, so the lowest package and the monthly figure describe one spend. Both are quoted without a separate annual or lifetime tier. Families wanting live lessons should budget the monthly figure rather than a cheaper app rate.
Is there a free trial or free plan?+
Both exist. The free tier lets a family open the app and start without paying, and a free trial lesson adds a live session with a tutor at no cost. Together they mean a first month of live teaching can be sampled before any commitment, which is unusual for a subscription of this size.
SpanishPod101
Is there a free version of SpanishPod101?+
Yes, there is a free tier, and it opens the core Spanish material at no cost. The paid tiers add the extras, so a reader can learn on the free version for as long as it suits and only move up once the daily habit is in place.
How long is the free trial?+
The free trial runs for 7 days. It sits alongside the free tier, so a reader can sample the paid material for that window and then decide whether the extra features are worth a subscription each month.