Rosetta Stone review
Updated September 30, 2026 · AcademyCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026
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Our verdict
Rosetta Stone suits self-study beginners who want an app with a wide language list and built-in speech recognition. Entry pricing starts at €13.25 with a 14 day money-back window, which places it mid-field among the apps compared here and keeps the commitment reversible.
Key facts
- Best for
- Beginner self-study in the app, with speech recognition and a 14 day money-back window.
- Price from
- €13.25 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Price per month
- €19.99 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Price per year
- €159 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Free tier
- No (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Money-back period
- 14 days (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Languages
- Spanish (Latin America), Spanish (Spain), French, Italian, German, Japanese, English (American), English (British), Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), Dutch, Filipino (Tagalog), Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Irish, Korean, Latin, Persian (Farsi), Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Swedish, Turkish, Vietnamese (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Number of languages
- 25 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Speech recognition
- Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Legal entity
- Rosetta Stone GmbH (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Founded
- 1992 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Support channels
- Email, Phone, Help-centre (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Learning method
- Mobile app
- Official website
- rosettastone.com
Apps and profiles
- Get the app
- App StoreGoogle Play
Pros and cons
Pros
- Speech recognition is built into the membership, so pronunciation practice happens inside the app rather than needing a separate tool.
- The catalogue covers 25 languages, from Korean to Vietnamese, with separate Spanish and English variants.
- A 14 day money-back period gives paying learners room to change their mind.
- Support runs on email, phone and help centre, so phone and email are both open.
Cons
- There is no free tier, so €13.25 is the smallest sum that gets you into the app.
- Bunpro lists $0 as its entry price, so it starts lower than Rosetta Stone at €13.25.
- The 14 day money-back window is shorter than the 14 day site median, so slow testing is limited.
- The monthly plan at €19.99 totals more over a year than the annual plan at €159, so letting monthly billing run is the costly habit.
Who it suits
- Beginners who want speech feedback in the app and can pay €13.25 to start, where Bunpro lists $0.
- Learners who want a broad catalogue, with 25 languages sitting inside app.
- People who want a person on the other end of the phone, since support runs on email, phone and help centre.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who wants a free start, since Bunpro lists $0 to get going.
- Learners who want live tutoring, because Rosetta Stone runs on app only.
- Readers who want a long refund window, since the money-back period is 14 days.
Where it sits among rivals
Starting price places Rosetta Stone at 24 of 35 brands, so the entry rate is not among the cheapest. Monthly pricing ranks 20 of 25. The annual plan fares better at 15 of 18, which makes the yearly option the friendliest of the three. The money-back period ranks 20 of 29.
What it does well
Speech recognition comes with the membership, so the app scores your pronunciation while you speak rather than treating it as an extra. The catalogue spans 25 languages, including separate Spanish courses for Latin America and for Spain plus both American and British English. There is no free tier, so the whole list sits behind a paid subscription. The money-back period is 14 days, which leaves room to work through several lessons before deciding.
Pricing
Entry pricing starts at €13.25 on the introductory offer, which is the smallest commitment on the table. The monthly plan is €19.99, and the annual plan is €159, so covering a full year through the annual plan costs less than repeating the monthly plan. Read the renewal terms at checkout and pick the plan that suits the length of your study.
Free plan and trial
There is no free tier, so nothing in the course library comes at no cost. The nearest thing to a trial is the money-back period of 14 days: you pay, use the app, and can still ask for your money back inside that window. Treat those days as your real trial and start early rather than saving them for the end.
Who runs it
The service is run by Rosetta Stone GmbH, and the company was founded in 1992. Support reaches learners through email, phone and help centre, so a phone call is possible as well as email, with a help centre for the rest. Every course runs in the app, so learners on different devices work from the same membership.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Rosetta Stone cost to start?+
Entry pricing starts at €13.25 as an introductory rate. After that, the monthly plan runs at €19.99 and the annual plan at €159. Compare the two at checkout, because the annual plan covers a full year for less than the monthly plan repeated.
Is there a free tier or a free trial?+
There is no free tier, so nothing in the course library comes at no cost. The nearest thing to a trial is the money-back period of 14 days, during which you pay first and can still ask for a refund. Use those days deliberately.
How many languages can I learn with Rosetta Stone?+
The catalogue covers 25 languages, with separate courses for Latin American Spanish and for Spain. English learners also get American and British versions. Every course runs in app, so lessons happen in the app rather than on paper.
Does Rosetta Stone correct my pronunciation?+
Yes, speech recognition is part of the membership. The app scores what you say during a lesson, so pronunciation work happens in the same place as the vocabulary and grammar practice rather than as a separate extra you have to buy.
Can I get a refund if I do not like it?+
The money-back period is 14 days, while the site median is 14 days. That is enough to click through several lessons, but not enough to move at a slow pace, so start on the first day.
Who runs Rosetta Stone and where is it based?+
The service is run by Rosetta Stone GmbH, a company founded in 1992. Support reaches learners through email, phone and help centre, so a phone call is possible as well as email, and the help centre covers the rest.
How does Rosetta Stone compare with the cheaper options on price?+
Bunpro lists $0 as its entry price, so it starts lower than Rosetta Stone at €13.25. The trade is money for course breadth, since Rosetta Stone covers 25 languages inside app while a smaller option narrows the list.
Can I learn Rosetta Stone on my phone?+
Yes, everything runs in app, so lessons happen inside the app. Speech recognition is included in the membership, which keeps speaking practice in the same place as the lessons, and support sits behind email, phone and help centre if something breaks mid-session.
Sources
- support.rosettastone.com/contact-support checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Support channels
“US Support: 1-800-767-3882”
- rosettastone.com checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Languages, Legal entity, Learning method
“Spanish (Latin America)”
- rosettastone.com/about/company checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Founded
“Rosetta Stone was founded in 1992”
- rosettastone.com/buy checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Free tier, Number of languages, Money-back period, Price from, Price per month, Price per year
“Choose your plan to start learning today”
- rosettastone.com/membership checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Speech recognition
“TruAccent speech technology”
Compiled from 5 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.
Not confirmed yet: Free trial length.
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