--- description: Learn more about ELSA Speak price, benefits, and disadvantages for businesses in South Africa. Read reviews from verified users and discover similar tools. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: ELSA Speak Price, Reviews & Features - Capterra South Africa 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Mobile Learning Tools](/directory/30954/mobile-learning/software) > [ELSA Speak](/software/1022863/elsa-speak) # ELSA Speak Canonical: https://www.capterra.co.za/software/1022863/elsa-speak Page: 1 / 8\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/1022863/elsa-speak?page=2) > AI-powered English language training app that improves staff communication skills designed for global teams. > > Verdict: Rated **4.5/5** by 174 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses ELSA Speak? Best for companies in Airlines, Hospitality, Banks, Healthcare, KPO /BPO and other industries. ELSA also offers teachers and schools a tool to engage students and train pronunciation skills at home. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.5/5** | 174 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: ELSA - **Founded**: 2015 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$6,99 - **Pricing model**: Per User (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Our pricing plan is based on the number of users and length of subscription. We offer discounts for bulk purchase and for long periods of subscription. Please contact ELSA for pricing details here: https://elsaspeak.com/en/english-for-companies/plans. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1 000, 1 001–5 000, 5 001–10 000, 10 000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Chromebook (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Thai, Vietnamese - **Available Countries**: Afghanistan, Albania, Andorra, Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia and 132 more ## Features - Asynchronous Learning - Blended Learning - Call Recording - Employee Portal - Gamification - Learning Management - Self-Service Content Curation ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - Phone Support ## Category - [Mobile Learning Tools](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/30954/mobile-learning/software) ## Related Categories - [Mobile Learning Tools](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/30954/mobile-learning/software) - [Training Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/10008/training/software) - [Language Learning Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/33156/language-learning/software) - [Learning Experience Platforms](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/31698/learning-experience-platform/software) - [Speech Recognition Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/30098/speech-recognition/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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[LearnWorlds](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/143513/learnworlds) — 4.7/5 (192 reviews) ## Reviews ### "It's a crappy app" — 1.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *20 January 2026* | Airlines/Aviation | Recommendation rating: 0.0/10 > > **Pros**: I am sick of this app. login issues, value for money and bugs > > **Cons**: i am sick of this appi paid for study but I couldn't usefully like almost waest of my money. wasting my time with login issue all the time. i got stress because of bugs and issue all the time. not worth my money at all ----- ### "scam users with their free trial; charge without consent" — 1.0/5 > **Josh** | *06 May 2025* | Capital Markets | Recommendation rating: 0.0/10 > > **Pros**: Elsa gives a free trial for users to try them out. the free version is decent for pronanciation corrections. > > **Cons**: instead of letting users have their free trials, ELSA just charge users one year membership without their consent. there are few dozen reviews on apple store about this problem. Seem like this is a recent problem because all the negative reviews about free trial started half year ago. > > bad. the app itself is not very helpful. it seems like they care more about making money than helping users ----- ### "The worse company ever" — 1.0/5 > **Zdzislaw** | *20 November 2025* | Consumer Services | Recommendation rating: 0.0/10 > > **Pros**: Easy interface, > > **Cons**: Was able to choose the Voice. > > Please please don’t waste your money\! I paid £80 and wasn’t able to get refund after 2 days. The app in not worth more than £30. Thank you, Zdzislaw ----- ### "I love learning with Elsa" — 5.0/5 > **Lourdes** | *11 July 2024* | Health, Wellness & Fitness | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: The interactive platform is fun and entertaining, providing an easy way to learn the language you need. > > **Cons**: I can't think of anything I don't like about Elsa. > > Fun and interactive. Great variety of activities for free. And personalized learning for a paid account. ----- ### "Nice experience , easy app , very interesting and helpful" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *28 August 2024* | Logistics & Supply Chain | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I love Elsa so much it's really life. Saver it helps me a lot developing my English without speaking to native speakers I love the interface of the app > > **Cons**: I don't like the prices of premium option I wish it can be a free app for all > > Life saver I practice English every day and it makes me love english , it helped me alot ----- Page: 1 / 8\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/1022863/elsa-speak?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/1022863/elsa-speak) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | de-CH | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-AR | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-CR | | | es-DO | | | es-EC | | | es-MX | | | es-PA | | | es-PE | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | | it | | | ja | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | ----- ## Structured Data