Language Learning · pricing · Updated September 2026
Pimsleur pricing (2026)
Pimsleur starts at $19.95/mo (Premium (Single Language, Monthly)) as checked on 2026-09-05, read from Pimsleur's own pricing page; 2 plans. Best for Commuters and drivers who learn while on the go. Every figure below links to its source and the date we captured it.
At a glance
- Entry price: $19.95/mo (Premium (Single Language, Monthly))
- Free tier: No · 7-day trial
- Compliance: HIPAA — · SOC 2 — · GDPR —
- Best for: Commuters and drivers who learn while on the go; Learners prioritizing speaking and listening over reading/writing; Users studying rare languages not available on major apps
As of · every figure below links to its source STALE · 2026-09-05
Pimsleur plans & pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Billing | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium (Single Language, Monthly) STALE · 2026-09-05 | $19.95 | — | Flat monthly | Single-language subscription at $19.95/month (corrected from $20.95, which was the All Access rate). Includes audio lessons, flashcards, and supplementary materials. Price confirmed by myelearningworld.com 2026 pricing breakdown. 30-day money-back guarantee offered. | pimsleur.com |
| All Access (Monthly) STALE · 2026-09-05 | $20.95 | — | Flat monthly | Access to all 51 Pimsleur language courses at $20.95/month (corrected from previously being left unrecorded — the figure is confirmable). An annual All Access plan is also published at $164.95/year (~$13.75/mo effective). Price confirmed by myelearningworld.com 2026 pricing breakdown. 30-day money-back guarantee offered. | pimsleur.com |
Last verified 2026-09-05. STALE marks a plan we have not re-checked at its source in over 30 days. Every plan above is marked — we flag rather than silently retain. ADVERSARIAL VERIFICATION (2026-06-14): Original entry had the two Pimsleur tiers crossed. Independent 2026 source (myelearningworld.com Pimsleur pricing) confirms Premium (single-language) = $19.95/month (the original $20.95 figure was actually the All Access rate) and All Access (all 51 languages) = $20.95/month (originally left unrecorded, but it IS confirmable). Both corrected. All Access annual also published at $164.95/year (~$13.75/mo) but the plan is recorded here on a monthly basis. The 'Starting at $150' marketing line on the homepage refers to a one-time single-level audio purchase, not a subscription. Cross-checked against fluentu.com.
Price changes
Price on record
$19.95/moFirst on record 2026-06-27
A new dated entry is stamped here each time the price moves — the record builds itself.
Tracked since June 2026. No change record has cleared two sources yet, so nothing is published on the wire.
Corrections to this record
Changes we made to our own record of Pimsleur, newest first: a figure read again on the vendor's page, a plan it no longer lists, a note. None of them is a price change by Pimsleur. Every correction on the site is in the corrections log.
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Source replaced, price unchanged. https://www.fluentu.com/blog/review/pimsleur-review/ answers 301 and lands on https://www.fluentu.com/blog/reviews/pimsleur/ — the same page at the address the site now uses. The figure is unchanged and still stands on the day it was read; only the link the reader follows is corrected, so it no longer bounces through a redirect. Same host, same scheme, and the destination keeps every distinguishing word of the page's own name.
Capabilities
Integrations: Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Amazon Echo.
Key features: 50+ languages for English speakers; 15 English versions for non-native learners; Core 30-minute audio lessons using spaced repetition (Pimsleur Method); Hands-free learning via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto; Voice Coach AI for real-time pronunciation feedback; Offline mode on iOS and Android; Interactive games: Speed Round, Quick Match; Speak Easy roleplay transcripts; Digital flashcards; 30-day money-back guarantee.
Plan limits: No free tier — 7-day free trial only; Premium plan restricted to one language; upgrade to All Access for additional languages; Up to 3 household members can be added to a single subscription; Audio-first method: limited reading/writing instruction compared to text-based apps; Certificates of proficiency available in US only.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Pimsleur cost?
Pimsleur starts at $19.95/mo (Premium (Single Language, Monthly)); it has 2 published plans. Verified 2026-09-05.
What are cheaper alternatives to Pimsleur?
Cheaper language learning than Pimsleur (entry $19.95/mo) include Duolingo at $6.99/mo, Babbel at $8.45/mo, Rosetta Stone at $13.25/mo. Verified 2026-09-05.
Does Pimsleur support HIPAA?
Pimsleur's public pages do not say whether it supports HIPAA.
Does Pimsleur have a free plan?
No — Pimsleur publishes no free tier; it offers a 7-day free trial.
Pimsleur vs alternatives
Cheaper language learning alternatives
- Rosetta Stone from $13.25/mo
- Babbel from $8.45/mo
- Duolingo from $6.99/mo
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This standing as a plaque
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