Speaking Coach vs Speeko: Which Speaking App Should You Choose?
If your goal is stage speaking (talks, pitches, a confident voice in meetings), Speeko fits: as of October 2026 it offers lessons, courses, voice exercises, AI feedback and live sessions with human coaches. If your goal is everyday high-stakes talk (an interview, asking for a raise, small talk with strangers), Speaking Coach (our app) fits better: a partner plays the other side in scenes like these, in 20 languages.
Who we are, and what we checked
We make Speaking Coach, so read this as a comparison written by one side. Everything we say about Speeko comes from its home page, its coaching page and its App Store page, all read in October 2026.
Both apps have AI feedback on pace and filler words, and both now let you practice conversations. The difference is in what each is built around. Speeko is built around a training program: lessons, courses, warm-ups and human coaches. Speaking Coach is built around scenes: you pick a situation, and a voice partner plays the person on the other side.
Side by side (October 2026)
| Speeko | Speaking Coach | |
|---|---|---|
| Built around | Personalized lessons, guided exercises and courses | 23 built-in scenes plus any situation you describe |
| AI feedback on delivery | Pace, filler words, tone, pauses; its site adds intonation, sentiment, talk time and word choice | Pace in words per minute, filler words, long pauses, how quickly you started |
| Feedback on content | Content feedback on impromptu talks (per its release notes) | Tips that quote what you said, with a better line to try |
| Conversation practice | "Convos", AI roleplays for interviews and everyday conversations | A voice partner in every scene: interviewer, audience, manager, customer, date, stranger |
| Human coaches | Group "Live Events" led by coaches; 1:1 coaching with a $49.99 30-minute intro consultation | None |
| Your own material | Digital notecards, interview prompts | Your CV, the job post, notes, or slides as a PDF |
| Languages | English listed on its App Store page | 20 languages |
| Platforms | iOS, macOS, Android and web, per its site | iPhone and Android |
| Price (US App Store) | Full Access $24.99 a month or $99.99 a year; Access $79.99 a year | Subscription; see your app store for the price |
Pick by goal
| Your goal | Better fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Give a conference talk or keynote | Speeko | Courses, vocal warm-ups and coaches aimed at stage delivery |
| Sound more confident in general | Speeko | A daily two-minute routine of exercises builds the habit |
| Want a human to watch you | Speeko | Live coaching and group events; we have no human coaches |
| Job interview next week | Speaking Coach | The interviewer reads your CV and job post and follows up |
| Ask for a raise, set a boundary, say no | Speaking Coach | Built-in scenes where the partner pushes back |
| Talk to strangers at an event | Speaking Coach | "Meet someone new", "Work the room", "Keep a conversation going" scenes |
| Present slides and take questions | Either | Speeko for delivery drills; Speaking Coach to present your PDF and answer audience questions |
| Practice in Hindi, Korean or Turkish | Speaking Coach | Speeko's listing shows English |
Where Speeko is stronger
Speeko is the more complete public speaking curriculum. It tells you what to work on next, gives short daily exercises, and has expert content including material from voice coach Roger Love, per its site. Its coaching page offers a 30-minute 1:1 consultation for $49.99, with a personalized roadmap afterwards, and its App Store notes describe group Live Events with coaches. If you want someone to teach you delivery step by step, that structure is the point. It also runs on more devices, including Mac and the web.
Where Speaking Coach is stronger
Most high-stakes speaking isn't a speech. It's an interviewer asking "Can you give me an example?", a manager saying "There's no budget this year", or someone at a party giving you a one-word answer. Speaking Coach puts you in those moments. Choose Gentle, Realistic or Tough pressure. If you freeze, say "I need a moment", or "Help me" for a sentence to start from. After the session, Retry this moment gives you 90 seconds on the line that went wrong. Our guide on how to speak with confidence in everyday talk explains why this kind of rep matters.
Can you use both?
Yes, and it's a reasonable split if you have both goals: Speeko for delivery skills and warm-ups, Speaking Coach for the conversations those skills are for. If budget means picking one, decide by the next real event in your calendar. If it's a talk, choose Speeko. If it's a conversation with someone who will answer back, choose Speaking Coach. Either way, our 30-day public speaking plan works with both.
Questions people ask
Does Speeko have AI roleplay?
Yes. As of October 2026, its App Store page describes "Convos", interactive AI roleplays for interviews and everyday conversations.
How much does Speeko cost?
The app is free to download with free exercises. On the US App Store in October 2026, Full Access is $24.99 a month or $99.99 a year, and an Access plan is $79.99 a year. Prices vary by country.
Does Speeko have real human coaches?
Yes. Its coaching page offers 1:1 sessions starting with a $49.99 30-minute consultation, and its App Store notes mention group Live Events led by coaches. Speaking Coach has no human coaches.
Which app is better for job interviews?
Both can help. Speeko has interview prompts and roleplays. Speaking Coach builds the mock interview from your own CV and the job post, and includes a 5-session plan for your interview day.
Do they work in other languages?
Speeko's App Store page lists English, as of October 2026. Speaking Coach works in 20 languages, including Spanish, French, German, Hindi, Arabic, Japanese and Chinese.