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The 10 Best AI Tools for Public Speaking Practice in 2027

By Kory White · Updated Oct 2026 · 5 min read
Yoodli
Direct answer

Yoodli is the best AI tool for public speaking practice: live AI roleplays and feedback on recordings, free to start and $8 a month on Pro (billed annually). VirtualSpeech is #2 for its library and VR, and PowerPoint Speaker Coach is the best free pick.

At a glance

#PickPriceBest for
1YoodliStarter $0 (up to 5 roleplays total); Pro $8 a month and Advanced $20 a month, billed annuallyRehearsing a talk or pitch with live AI roleplays and feedback on uploaded recordings
2VirtualSpeech$45 a month, or $399 a year for individualsA full course library plus optional VR rehearsal rooms
3Microsoft PowerPoint Speaker CoachFree preview for everyone, even without an Office subscription, on the web, Android and iOSRehearsing an actual PowerPoint deck slide by slide
4Orai$12 a month billed monthly, $49.99 a year, or $149 one-time lifetimeLow-cost daily speaking drills on your phone
5Speeko$29.99 a month, $8.33 a month on the annual plan, or $299.99 lifetimeReal-time alerts on pace and filler words wherever you speak
6OvationIndividual $15 a month, billed annuallySpeaking to a virtual crowd in VR before the real event
7PitchVantageNot publishedClasses and training teams that grade presentations
8Vocal ImageNot publishedTraining the voice itself: tone, clarity and confidence
9LikeSoNot publishedBreaking the “like” and “so” habit with quick drills
10BodyswapsNot publishedSchools and employers adding VR public speaking practice

Pick by what you want

Best overall
Yoodli
Best with VR
VirtualSpeech
Best free
Microsoft PowerPoint Speaker Coach
Best value app
Orai
Best for filler words
LikeSo

The ranking

1

Yoodli

Yoodli
Answrs VerdictThe best all-round AI speaking coach for individuals.
Price: Starter $0 (up to 5 roleplays total); Pro $8 a month and Advanced $20 a month, billed annuallyPro practice limit: Up to 10 roleplays a week; Advanced is unlimitedFeedback on recordings: Feedback on uploaded recordings on every individual planSecurity: SOC 2 Type 2 certified

Yoodli gives you live AI roleplays and feedback on uploaded recordings. Starter is $0 for up to 5 roleplays total; Pro is $8 a month and Advanced $20 a month, billed annually. Pro allows up to 10 roleplays a week and Advanced is unlimited.

Go ifRehearsing a talk or pitch with live AI roleplays and feedback on uploaded recordings
Skip ifYou need more than 5 practice sessions and will not pay
Why #1 over #2: It starts free, while VirtualSpeech costs $45 a month.
2

VirtualSpeech

VirtualSpeech
Answrs VerdictThe deepest practice library, with VR when you want it.
Price: $45 a month, or $399 a year for individualsIncludes: The full content library, all practice types and AI feedbackVR: Optional: runs in a browser, with Meta Quest and compatible headsets supportedSessions completed: 350k+ AI-powered practice sessions

VirtualSpeech gives individuals the full content library, all practice types and AI feedback for $45 a month or $399 a year. It runs in a browser, and VR on Meta Quest and compatible headsets is optional. It counts 350k+ AI-powered practice sessions.

Go ifA full course library plus optional VR rehearsal rooms
Skip ifYou want a cheap monthly app
Why #2 over #3: Its full library and optional VR go further than a slide-only rehearsal tool.
3

Microsoft PowerPoint Speaker Coach

Microsoft PowerPoint Speaker Coach
Answrs VerdictThe best free option if you present with PowerPoint.
Price: Free preview for everyone, even without an Office subscription, on the web, Android and iOSChecks: Pacing, pitch, filler words, informal speech, euphemisms, culturally sensitive terms and reading slide textReport: A Rehearsal Report with statistics and suggestions after each rehearsalLanguage: English only

Speaker Coach in PowerPoint is a free preview for everyone, even without an Office subscription. It checks pacing, pitch, filler words, informal speech, euphemisms, culturally sensitive terms and reading the slide text, then gives you a Rehearsal Report. It works in English only.

Go ifRehearsing an actual PowerPoint deck slide by slide
Skip ifYou present without slides or in another language
Why #3 over #4: It is free and rehearses your real deck, while Orai Pro costs $12 a month.
4

Orai

Orai
Answrs VerdictThe best value phone app for speaking practice.
Price: $12 a month billed monthly, $49.99 a year, or $149 one-time lifetimeFree trial: 7 days of Orai ProFeedback: Real-time feedback on filler words, pace, clarity and energyGuided program: Orai Journey, a 4-week presentation program, $200 one-time

Orai Pro is $12 a month billed monthly, $49.99 a year or $149 one-time for lifetime access, with a 7-day free trial. It gives real-time feedback on filler words, pace, clarity and energy; Orai Journey is a 4-week program for $200 one-time.

Go ifLow-cost daily speaking drills on your phone
Skip ifYou want live roleplays with an AI audience
Why #4 over #5: Its $49.99 yearly plan undercuts Speeko’s $29.99 monthly price.
5

Speeko

Speeko
Answrs VerdictThe polished voice coach, with lessons from Roger Love.
Price: $29.99 a month, $8.33 a month on the annual plan, or $299.99 lifetimeFree trial: 7 days on the annual planPlatforms: iOS, macOS, Android and webUsers: Trusted by more than 500,000 professionals

Speeko is $29.99 a month, $8.33 a month on the annual plan or $299.99 lifetime; the annual plan has a 7-day free trial. It runs on iOS, macOS, Android and web, and is trusted by more than 500,000 professionals.

Go ifReal-time alerts on pace and filler words wherever you speak
Skip ifYou only want month-to-month billing on a budget
Why #5 over #6: It runs on iOS, macOS, Android and web, so you can practice on your phone between talks.
6

Ovation

Ovation
Answrs VerdictThe best VR stage for nervous speakers.
Price: Individual $15 a month, billed annuallyFree trial: 7 days on the Individual planApps: Desktop App and VR App, plus Web App accessBusiness plan: $100 per license a month

Ovation’s Individual plan is $15 a month, billed annually, with a 7-day free trial. It includes the Desktop App and VR App plus Web App access; the Business plan is $100 per license a month.

Go ifSpeaking to a virtual crowd in VR before the real event
Skip ifYou do not want to commit to a yearly bill
Why #6 over #7: You can buy it yourself, while PitchVantage sells to universities and companies.
7

PitchVantage

PitchVantage
Answrs VerdictThe classroom and corporate presentation simulator.
Price: Not publishedSkills analyzed: 30 delivery, content and body language skillsAudience: Simulated virtual audiences that react based on how well you presentSold to: Universities and companies

PitchVantage analyzes 30 delivery, content and body language skills while you present to simulated virtual audiences that react to how well you do. It is sold to universities and companies; pricing is not published.

Go ifClasses and training teams that grade presentations
Skip ifYou are buying for yourself
Why #7 over #8: It rehearses a full presentation to an audience, not just voice drills.
8

Vocal Image

Vocal Image
Answrs VerdictThe voice gym for a stronger speaking voice.
Price: Not publishedVoice tests: Over 4 million people have used its free voice testsPlatforms: iOS, Android and the webTraining: A daily plan of articulation drills, intonation practice, public speaking scenarios and accent work

Vocal Image builds a daily plan of articulation drills, intonation practice, public speaking scenarios and accent work on iOS, Android and the web. Over 4 million people have used its free voice tests.

Go ifTraining the voice itself: tone, clarity and confidence
Skip ifYou want feedback on a full rehearsal of your talk
Why #8 over #9: It trains your voice with a daily plan, beyond LikeSo’s filler-word score.
9

LikeSo

LikeSo
Answrs VerdictThe simple filler-word trainer.
Price: Not publishedPractice modes: MyPitch, FreeStyle and TalkAboutScore: Based on filler words and how fast or slowly you speakExtra: A Curse-O-Meter

LikeSo, from Say It Media Inc., scores your speech on filler words and how fast or slowly you speak. It has MyPitch, FreeStyle and TalkAbout modes, plus a Curse-O-Meter.

Go ifBreaking the “like” and “so” habit with quick drills
Skip ifYou want AI roleplays or slide feedback
Why #9 over #10: Anyone can download it today, while Bodyswaps individual access is still a beta launch list.
10

Bodyswaps

Bodyswaps
Answrs VerdictThe VR soft-skills platform for organizations.
Price: Not publishedPublic speaking: A Public Speaking AI roleplay in its libraryDevices: Meta Quest 2, 3 & 3S, Pico Neo 3 & 4, desktop, iOS and AndroidIndividuals: Individual access is a beta launch list; the demo is free on Meta Quest, Android and iOS

Bodyswaps has a Public Speaking AI roleplay and runs on Meta Quest 2, 3 & 3S, Pico Neo 3 & 4, desktop, iOS and Android. It is sold to schools and employers; individual access is a beta launch list, with a free demo on Meta Quest, Android and iOS.

Go ifSchools and employers adding VR public speaking practice
Skip ifYou want to subscribe on your own today

How we ranked these

We ranked tools that let you rehearse a full talk with AI feedback first, then voice and filler-word trainers, using each maker’s own published features and prices. Ummo, on the old list, no longer has a working site or app, so Bodyswaps replaces it. Facts are taken from each maker's own published information; check the official site before you buy.

Questions people ask

What is the best AI tool for public speaking practice?

Yoodli: it has live AI roleplays and feedback on uploaded recordings, starting with a free Starter plan of up to 5 roleplays.

Is there a free AI speech coach?

Yes. PowerPoint Speaker Coach is a free preview for everyone, even without an Office subscription, on the web, Android and iOS.

Which public speaking app works in VR?

VirtualSpeech supports Meta Quest and compatible headsets, Ovation has a VR App, and Bodyswaps runs on Meta Quest and Pico headsets.

What does an AI speech coach check?

PowerPoint Speaker Coach checks pacing, pitch, filler words, informal speech, euphemisms, culturally sensitive terms and whether you read the slide text.

Headline monthly price on each maker’s pricing page (individual plan) at a glance

Yoodli8 USD
Orai12 USD
Ovation15 USD
Speeko29.99 USD
VirtualSpeech45 USD
Headline monthly price on each maker’s pricing page (individual plan), as published by each maker. Picks without a published figure are left off.

Official sites

Sources

Prices, specs and availability change; confirm on the official site before you buy.