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As of 30 August 2026, Babbel's pricing is not published; the vendor quotes on request. Babbel is a language learning app offering bite-sized interactive lessons in 14 languages. Softwr lists it under Education. Babbel is made by Babbel GmbH, launched in 2007, available on Web, iOS, Android.
Overview
What Babbel does
Babbel is a language learning app offering bite-sized interactive lessons in 14 languages. Designed for busy learners, Babbel combines engaging lessons with practical vocabulary, real-world scenarios, and adaptive learning paths to help users achieve language proficiency quickly and effectively.
What people use it for
- Language learning
- Travel preparation
- Career development
- Hobby
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- The App Store listing for Babbel (seller of record: Babbel GmbH) states that subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, with payment charged to the buyer's Apple account; plans are sold in 1, 3, 6 and 12 month terms, and the listing itself discloses no price figure, so the actual monthly-equivalent cost is not visible without proceeding into a purchase flow.
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Pricing
What Babbel costs
Taken from the vendor's own pricing page. Prices move, so check before you buy.
3 Months
$8.95 /mo
- 1 language
- All lessons
- Speech recognition
6 Months
$7.45 /mo
- 1 language
- Review sessions
- Podcasts
12 Months
$6.95 /mo
- 1 language
- Games
- All features
Lifetime
$249 /mo
- All 14 languages
- Lifetime access
Capabilities
Features
Bite-sized lessons
Speech recognition
Review sessions
Podcasts
Games
Live classes
Progress tracking
Offline mode
Mobile apps
Integration with Mobile apps
Web support
Available on Web
IOS support
Available on iOS
Android support
Available on Android
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Questions people ask
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Does Babbel offer a free trial?
Yes. Babbel's free tier allows you to try the first lesson of every course at no cost. Depending on the language, you get access to up to 80 free lessons before a subscription is required.
SourceWhat languages does Babbel teach?
Babbel offers 13 languages: Spanish (two variants), French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Danish, Dutch, Indonesian, Norwegian, Polish, Swedish, and Turkish.
SourceWhat features are included with a Babbel subscription?
Subscription features include interactive lessons tailored to your proficiency level, speech recognition for pronunciation practice, AI conversation partners, podcasts, grammar tips, culture content, progress tracking, and real-time feedback.
SourceDoes Babbel offer different subscription tier levels?
Yes, Babbel offers multiple subscription plans, though the specific prices and plan details are not listed on the main page. A detailed overview is available in their support documentation.
SourceBehind it
Who makes Babbel
- Company
- Babbel GmbH
- Based in
- Berlin, Germany
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