Updated September 30, 2026 · AcademyCue Editorial Team
Novakid vs Talkpal
Novakid
Talkpal
Higher score in this comparison
What sets them apart
| Compare | NovakidReviewVisitVisit | TalkpalReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | ₪379 | $19.99 |
| Price per month | ₪379 | $19.99 |
| Languages | English | English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Arabic, Dutch, Portuguese, Swedish, Hebrew, Greek, Finnish, Norwegian, UkrainianCovers more |
| Kids version | YesHas it | No |
| Family subscription | YesHas it | No |
| Price per year | Not confirmed | $119.99 |
| Free trial length | Not confirmed | 14 days |
| Money-back period | 14 days | Not confirmed |
| Number of languages | Not confirmed | 130 |
| Highest CEFR level | B1 | Not confirmed |
| Lesson length (minutes) | 25 to 45 | Not confirmed |
| Speech recognition | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Offline use | Not confirmed | No |
| 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), AI conversation practice (Yes), Certificate (Yes).
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Key differences
- Talkpal scores higher overall: 8.6 vs 8.5.
- Kids version: only Novakid.
- Family subscription: only Novakid.
- Support channels: only Novakid offers Chat.
- Support channels: only Talkpal offers Email, Help centre.
- Founded is lower at Novakid: 2017 vs 2023.
- Languages: only Talkpal offers German, French, Spanish.
- Learning method: only Novakid offers Live 1to1, Live group.
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.
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 | Novakid | Talkpal |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.2Monthly fees start at ILS 379, above €0 and $0, with a money-back window of 14 days. | 8.5HigherEntry price of $19.99 and a $19.99 monthly plan put it above €0 and $0, though under Reading Eggs at £6.99. |
| Offer | 9.0HigherFree tier, free trial lesson, 3,900 tutors and AI conversation sit in a single subscription. | 8.9Free tier plus a 14 days trial, AI conversation, speech recognition and 130 languages make the bundle wider than the price asks. |
| Trust | 8.4HigherTutors are certified, the operator is Novakid Inc in US, founded 2017, with a 14 days refund window. | 8.0Certificate included, a US entity at TalkPal, Inc. founded in 2023, and support on email and help centre only. |
Licences and countries
| Country | Novakid | Talkpal |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States | United States |
Pick Novakid if, pick Talkpal if
Pick Novakid if trust, kids version, and family subscription matter most.
Pick Talkpal if cost and languages matter most.
How they place
| Ranking | Novakid | Talkpal |
|---|---|---|
| Language learning apps | 11 of 63 | 10 of 63 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Novakid | Talkpal |
|---|---|---|
| Learning method | App, Live 1to1, Live groupCovers more | App |
| Legal entity | Novakid Inc | TalkPal, Inc. |
| Headquarters | United States | United States |
| Founded | 2017Lower | 2023 |
| Support channels | Chat | Email, Help centre |
Tutoring
| Fact | Novakid | Talkpal |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Talkpal | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 14 daysbelow the median | Not confirmed | 30 days |
| Number of languages | Not confirmed | 130above the median | 41 |
| 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
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
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
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
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.
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.