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Compare Babbel vs. Rosetta Stone Language Learning Software

What’s the difference between Babbel Language Software and Rosetta Stone Language Software? See how our editors compare the two companies below.
Last Updated: February 26, 2024
Babbel Language Software
4.7 / 5 - Excellent
#16 in Language Learning Software
Rosetta Stone
5.0 / 5 - Excellent
#3 in Language Learning Software
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Key Facts

  • Start learning for as low as $6.95 a month (for a 12 month commitment)
  • Learn up to 14 languages online
  • Integrated speech recognition
  • Learn anytime and anywhere using your tablet or smartphone
  • 20-day money back guarantee with no questions asked
  • Learn Spanish, French, English, German, Italian & More!
  • Trusted by major companies, institutions & government agencies
  • Highly flexible, pattern-based learning
  • Specialized language courses to meet individual needs

 


ConsumersAdvocate.org Ratings

4.7 / 5 - Average
4.5/5
Cost
5.0/5
Educational Model
5.0/5
Additional Features
4.0/5
Customer Experience
5.0 / 5 - Average
5.0/5
Cost
4.9/5
Educational Model
5.0/5
Additional Features
4.9/5
Customer Experience

Customer Reviews

 (25)
3.4 / 10 - Poor
8%
5 stars
0%
4 stars
12%
3 stars
36%
2 stars
40%
1 stars
 (22)
3.6 / 10 - Poor
14%
5 stars
5%
4 stars
5%
3 stars
23%
2 stars
55%
1 stars

Final Verdict

Rosetta Stone Language Software has a higher overall rating than Babbel Language Software. Rosetta Stone scores better than Babbel across: Cost, and Customer Experience. Both companies score similarly on Educational Model, Additional Features, and Languages.


Customer Comments & Reviews

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Jeannine V
5/20/2019
Babbel Language Software review
I have done a few lessons and found it not very user friendly to complete. Why can't we use the keyboard to type as it is done in Duolingo. It is a very slow way to complete the lessons. Please, make some changes or I will cancel my subscription. thanks, Jeanninne vo


patricia n
3/11/2019
Rosetta Stone Language Software review
Great learning tool but very expensive. I bought level 1 Italian for beginners, now I have to get the all included 5 levels which already includes level 1,,,ouch ! The interactive discussion only seems to last for 1 month , too bad !


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Andy
12/1/2018
Babbel Language Software review
There is too much emphasis on writing in the correct form of words. You may be able to say them but Babbel gigs you if it is not spelled correctly. This is not a good program if you are just interested in speaking the language.


J
James
9/25/2018
Rosetta Stone Language Software review
Really good for Espanyol especially. Worth it to get the yearly subscription.


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Liliana G
5/18/2018
Babbel Language Software review
Great Company! Perhaps I requested a cancellation late, they respond immediately and gave me a total reimbursement.


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Avani
7/12/2017
Rosetta Stone Language Software review
This application is a good way for beginners to learn. I am currently starting Spanish and have already learned some good basic stuff. I will say if you want to learn to language, though, you must commit to it, because it will not come right away.


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Oscar
4/14/2017
Babbel Language Software review
Amazing product! Had always wanted to learn Spanish, so I bought Babbel and started in their beginner courses. The lessons teach you everything you need to know to speak Spanish. I've had some great conversations with my Spanish friends -- can't wait to keep learning!


M
Monserrath
2/15/2017
Rosetta Stone Language Software review
This is a good language aplication