Best AI speech coach apps in 2026
The best AI speech coach apps of 2026 compared on price, free options and what they measure: Speeko, Orai, Yoodli, Huru, Wellspoken, VirtualSpeech and Meenu.
By Malav Shah, founder of Meenu · Updated
Meenu is our product. Prices and features for every app on this page were checked on each company's own website on the date shown next to its source, and we say where other apps do better.
Short answer
The best AI speech coach depends on what you are practising for. Speeko has the most generous free tier, Orai suits structured public speaking, Yoodli fits roleplays with video-call integrations, Huru is free for mock interviews, Wellspoken analyses real meetings on Apple devices, and Meenu gives you one realistic spoken question a day in 12 languages.
Key takeaways
- Free options: Speeko's core features, Huru for job seekers, and Yoodli's 5 free roleplays.
- Paid prices range from $49.99 a year (Orai) to $399 a year (VirtualSpeech).
- Poised, which often appeared on these lists, was scheduled to shut down on 8 October 2026.
Which AI speech coach apps are worth trying in 2026?
Prices are each company's own, checked on 16 October 2026. App Store prices can differ.
| App | Best for | Price | Free option | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speeko[1] | Voice delivery: pace, intonation and pitch variety | $29.99/month, or $8.33/month billed yearly; $299.99 lifetime | Core features free without an account; 7-day Pro trial | iOS, macOS, Android and web |
| Orai[2] | Structured public speaking practice with a scenario library | $12/month or $49.99/year; $149 lifetime | 7-day free trial (card required) | iOS, Android and web |
| Yoodli[3] | AI roleplays and feedback on recordings, with Zoom, Google Meet and Teams integrations | $11/month, or $8/month billed yearly (Pro) | Free plan: 5 roleplays in total | Web, with Zoom, Google Meet and Microsoft Teams integrations |
| Huru[4] | Free, unlimited mock interviews | Free for job seekers | Yes, every job-seeker feature | Web, iOS and a Chrome extension |
| Wellspoken[5] | Daily practice plus analysis of your real meetings, on Apple devices | No price on its website; App Store plans start at $4.99/week | Not listed on its website | iPhone, iPad and Apple-silicon Macs |
| VirtualSpeech[6] | Course-style soft-skills training, including VR practice | $45/month or $399/year | No individual trial listed | Browser on a laptop or tablet; Meta Quest VR |
| Meenu | Daily spoken practice for interviews, pitches and meetings in 12 languages | $9.99/month or $59.99/year | No free plan | Web app (desktop and phone browsers) |
What does an AI speech coach measure?
Most apps listen to a recording and report on delivery. What each one measures differs, so match it to what you want to fix.
- Orai: filler words, pace, clarity and energy, with coaching tips after each session.[2]
- Speeko: pace, filler words, intonation, pitch variety and talk time.[1]
- Wellspoken: structure, conciseness, confidence, pronunciation, filler rate and pace.[5]
- Huru: interview answers scored on relevance, structure, specificity, impact and articulation.[4]
- Meenu: filler words marked in your transcript, pace, confidence and hedging, structure, and a rewritten version of your answer.
Which AI speech coach is best for your goal?
- Job interviews: Huru if you want free, unlimited mock interviews; Meenu if you want one realistic question a day with a rewrite of your answer.
- Presentations and public speaking: Orai or Speeko.
- Real meetings: Wellspoken on Apple devices, or Yoodli with Zoom, Google Meet and Teams.[3]
- A company training budget: VirtualSpeech, which includes VR practice.[6]
- Practising in another language: Meenu covers 12 languages; Huru covers 5.
What happened to Poised?
Poised, a desktop coach that gave live feedback during calls, posted that it was shutting down on 10/8/2026, which is 8 October 2026.[7] See Poised alternatives for the closest replacements.
How did we compare these apps?
We checked every price, free option and feature on each company's own website on 16 October 2026 and link to the page we used. Where web and App Store prices differ, we show the web price. Meenu is our product; we list its limits the same way we list everyone else's, and we re-check this page every quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is an AI speech coach?
An AI speech coach is an app that listens to you speak, usually a short recorded answer, and gives feedback on delivery: filler words, pace, clarity, confidence and structure. Some also rewrite your answer or run roleplays.
Is there a free AI speech coach?
Yes. Speeko's core features are free without an account, Huru is free for job seekers, and Yoodli's free plan includes 5 roleplays in total. Orai offers a 7-day trial with a card.
Which AI speech coach is best for job interviews?
Huru is the best free option, with unlimited mock interviews and a stronger version of each answer. Meenu is a paid option that gives you one realistic interview question a day and marks every filler word in your answer.
Do AI speech coaches work in other languages?
Most focus on English. Meenu works in 12 languages, including Hindi, Spanish, Japanese and Korean, and Huru supports English, Spanish, Portuguese, German and French.
Sources
- Speeko, “Speeko subscriptions”, checked 16 October 2026.
- Orai, “Orai pricing”, checked 16 October 2026.
- Yoodli, “Yoodli pricing”, checked 16 October 2026.
- Huru, “Huru”, checked 16 October 2026.
- Wellspoken, “Wellspoken”, checked 16 October 2026.
- VirtualSpeech, “VirtualSpeech pricing”, checked 16 October 2026.
- Poised, “Poised: your AI communication coach”, checked 16 October 2026.
