Saloo English vs Praktika: voice tutors or animated avatars?
The short answer: at the same monthly price ($9.99), it all comes down to method. Praktika has you talk to animated avatars you see on screen, with 1,000+ structured lessons and 13 languages to choose from. Saloo English bets on voice — two tutors, Emma and Alex, real-life scenarios and shadowing — for $30 less per year ($89.99 vs $119.99).
Verdict: choose Saloo English for focused English speaking, cheaper yearly pricing, shadowing and corrections during the conversation. Choose Praktika if seeing a face helps you dare to speak, or if you want structured lessons across several languages.
Side-by-side comparison
| Criteria | Saloo English | Praktika |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | $9.99 | $9.99 |
| Annual price | $89.99/yr | $119.99/yr |
| Free tier | — | Yes, limited |
| AI voice conversations | Yes (GPT-4) | Yes |
| Animated on-screen avatars | No (voice tutors) | Yes (its signature feature) |
| Shadowing exercises | Yes | No |
| Corrections during the conversation | Yes | Yes |
| Guided content | Real-life scenarios (Emma & Alex) | 1,000+ structured lessons |
| Vocabulary tracking | Yes | Progress tracking |
| Languages | English only | 13 languages |
| iOS / Android | Yes / Yes | Yes / Yes |
Prices as listed on the App Store and official sites, October 2026. Prices vary by region and promotions.
Price: a tie per month, Saloo wins per year
This is the closest price comparison of all. Monthly, both apps cost $9.99. The difference appears on the yearly plan: $89.99/year for Saloo English versus $119.99/year for Praktika Premium — about $30 apart, every year. Praktika also sells a 3-month plan at $49.99 and occasionally runs promotions (a $49.99 annual offer also appears among its App Store offers): if you catch the promo, the gap narrows.
Method: a face on screen, or voice like a real phone call?
Praktika's strength is visual immersion: you talk to animated avatar tutors with distinct personalities and accents, who look at you and react. For many learners, seeing a face makes it easier to start speaking. Praktika adds a library of 1,000+ lessons and explanations in your native language. Saloo English makes the opposite choice: no screen to watch — you speak like on a real call, with two tutors dedicated to English, real-life scenarios, corrections during the conversation, and shadowing exercises for pronunciation — training Praktika does not offer.
Who should choose which?
Choose Saloo English if: English is your only target language, you want to practice by speaking (walking, driving, no screen needed), pronunciation matters to you, and you pay yearly.
Choose Praktika if: avatars motivate you, you want a structured lesson path, explanations in your own language, or several practice languages in one app.
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Frequently asked questions
Saloo English or Praktika: which is cheaper?
Per month it is a tie: $9.99 for both. Per year, Saloo English costs $89.99 versus $119.99 for Praktika Premium — about $30 saved every year (App Store prices, October 2026).
Does Praktika use avatars?
Yes, that is its signature: animated avatar tutors you see on screen, with varied personalities and accents. Saloo English bets on voice: Emma and Alex are voice tutors, no avatar, so you practice like on a real call.
Does Praktika have shadowing exercises?
No. Praktika relies on its avatars and its 1,000+ conversational lessons. Shadowing (listen-and-repeat pronunciation training) is a Saloo English feature.