Babbel: verified facts and rating
Checked 2026-10-29
Score breakdown
81% backed by facts · How we rank
Babbel strengths and weaknesses
Pros
- Published refund policy
- Real-time lessons with a human teacher
- You can start for free
- The company publishes learning efficacy research
Cons
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All facts
| Fact | Value | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Languages to learn | 14 | babbel.com | 2026-10-29 |
| Lessons with a human teacher | Yes | babbel.com | 2026-10-29 |
| Speaking practice (speech recognition or AI partner) | Yes | babbel.com | 2026-10-29 |
| CEFR-aligned levels or certificate | Yes | babbel.com | 2026-10-29 |
| Free plan or free trial | Yes | babbel.com | 2026-10-29 |
| Cheapest paid plan per month (or minimum lesson price) | Not verified | — | |
| Teacher vetting described | Not verified | — | |
| Refund policy | Yes | babbel.com | 2026-10-29 |
| App Store rating | 4.7★ | itunes.apple.com | 2026-10-29 |
| App Store ratings | 757,116 | itunes.apple.com | 2026-10-29 |
| Company founded | 2007 | babbel.com | 2026-10-29 |
| Efficacy research published | Yes | babbel.com | 2026-10-29 |
| Company country | Germany | babbel.com | 2026-10-29 |
| Company | Babbel GmbH | babbel.com | 2026-10-29 |