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Updated February 2026

PrepareBuddy vs Speak

Two AI speaking platforms built for different audiences — Speak for casual B2C conversation practice, PrepareBuddy for structured B2B test preparation with voice AI.

Quick Verdict

Choose Speak if…

  • You want casual English conversation practice (B2C)
  • You prefer a polished mobile-first app experience
  • You want gamified, low-pressure speaking sessions

Choose PrepareBuddy if…

  • You need structured test-specific speaking practice (IELTS, TOEFL, PTE)
  • You want 48-emotion detection for detailed pronunciation analysis
  • You need multilingual proficiency testing (11 languages)
  • You need B2B/white-label deployment for your institute
  • You want speaking assessment with CEFR-aligned scoring

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

Side-by-side breakdown of capabilities

Feature PrepareBuddy Speak
AI Voice Speaking Practice ✓ Structured + free conversation ✓ Conversational AI
Emotion Detection ✓ 48 emotions analyzed ✗ Not available
Test-Specific Practice ✓ IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, CELPIP, OET ✗ General conversation only
Languages Supported ✓ 11 languages ● English (+ some Korean/Japanese)
CEFR Proficiency Scoring ✓ A1-C2 scoring ✗ Not available
White-Label / B2B ✓ Full white-label ✗ B2C only
Mobile App Experience ● Responsive web ✓ Polished native app
Gamification ✓ Achievement system ✓ Streaks, levels, rewards
Written Assessment ✓ AI writing analysis ✗ Speaking only
Full Assessment Platform ✓ Complete exam system ✗ Speaking practice only
Pricing B2B flexible; 1st month free $13.99/mo (consumer app)

When Speak Is the Better Choice

Speak excels at what it's designed for — casual conversation practice

Polished Mobile Experience

Speak's native mobile app is beautifully designed with smooth interactions — a consumer-grade experience that's hard to match with a web platform.

Natural Conversation Flow

Speak's AI creates natural, flowing conversation experiences. It feels like chatting with a friend — lower pressure than structured test practice.

Consumer Gamification

Streaks, rewards, and progressive levels keep casual learners motivated. Speak's retention mechanics are well-polished for individual users.

When PrepareBuddy Is the Better Choice

Structured assessment and B2B capabilities

Test-Specific Speaking

IELTS Part 1/2/3, TOEFL iBT Speaking, PTE Describe Image — each mirrors the real exam format with proper timing and scoring.

48-Emotion Detection

Analyzes vocal emotion, pronunciation accuracy, fluency patterns, and coherence — going beyond simple speech recognition.

11-Language Support

Proficiency testing in English, Hindi, Spanish, French, German, Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Portuguese, and Italian.

White-Label for Institutes

Deploy under your coaching institute's brand — Speak is consumer-only with no B2B licensing option.

Full Assessment Platform

Speaking is just one part — get reading, writing, listening, adaptive testing, and AI grading in one platform.

Frequently Asked Questions

Both offer AI speaking practice but for different audiences. Speak is a B2C app for casual conversation. PrepareBuddy is a B2B platform for structured test preparation with 48-emotion detection, 11 test types, and 11 languages. If you want casual practice, Speak is great. For test prep or B2B, PrepareBuddy offers more.
Speak focuses on general conversational English. PrepareBuddy has dedicated IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, CELPIP, and OET speaking modules that mirror the actual test format, timing, and scoring criteria.
Speak primarily focuses on English (with some Korean and Japanese). PrepareBuddy supports 11 languages including English, Hindi, Spanish, French, German, Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Portuguese, and Italian — all with CEFR A1-C2 scoring.
No. Speak is a consumer-facing (B2C) app and does not offer white-label or B2B licensing. PrepareBuddy is designed for B2B deployment — deploy under your own brand with custom domain, logo, and colors.
Both have strong AI. Speak uses OpenAI-powered conversational AI optimized for natural dialogue flow. PrepareBuddy uses voice AI with 48-emotion detection optimized for measurable proficiency scoring. Speak is better for natural conversation; PrepareBuddy is better for structured assessment scoring.

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