Best Public Speaking Apps
AI coaches that help you practise presentations, reduce filler words, and build confidence. Here's how to choose.
This is the broad list: AI coaches, VR simulators, courses and free counters. If you only want apps for rehearsing a specific presentation, see best presentation practice apps; if you only want coaches that analyse delivery signals (voice and face), see best AI speech coach.
Quick Answer
The best public speaking app depends on what you're trying to improve. Among the eight apps tested, EchoPitch, Yoodli, Orai, Speeko, VirtualSpeech, Poised, Wellspoken, and Ummo, EchoPitch is the top pick for presentation anxiety and confidence building, using multimodal AI that analyzes both voice and face for trust signals in a private, GDPR-compliant practice environment. Yoodli wins for reducing filler words, with real-time feedback during live meetings and Zoom/Teams integration. Orai suits mobile, gamified daily practice for beginners, while VirtualSpeech offers VR-based immersive audience simulation for realistic rehearsal. Poised specializes in live meeting coaching with eye-contact tracking, Wellspoken provides six-dimension speech analysis with drill exercises, and Ummo offers a free, basic filler-word counter for iOS users. Pricing ranges from free tiers to EchoPitch's $12.99 for 5 sessions plus $37 a month, with most competitors priced between $15 and $29 monthly.
Quick recommendations
Presentation anxiety
EchoPitch
Confidence signal analysis, private practice
Filler word reduction
Yoodli
Real-time meeting feedback
Mobile practice
Orai
Gamified app-based learning
Immersive training
VirtualSpeech
VR audience simulation
Live meetings
Poised
Real-time Zoom/Teams coaching
Free option
Ummo
Basic filler tracking, no cost
Best apps by situation
High-Stakes Presentations
EchoPitch + VirtualSpeech
Confidence analysis + audience simulation
Daily Meetings
Yoodli + Poised
Real-time feedback during live calls
Learning from Scratch
Speeko + Orai
Structured courses + gamification
Budget-Conscious
Ummo + Orai + Google Warmup
Free tiers with basic features
For sales teams: pitch and objection-handling practice is a different job from public speaking. See best sales practice tools.
Feature comparison
| App | Price | Real-time | Confidence | Mobile | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EchoPitch | $12.99 trial | - | ★★★ | ✓ | Anxiety |
| Yoodli | Free/$24 | ★★★ | ★ | ✓ | Filler words |
| Orai | Free/$15 | - | ★ | ✓✓ | Mobile |
| VirtualSpeech | $29/mo | - | ★★ | - | VR/Immersion |
| Poised | Free/$20 | ★★★ | ★ | - | Meetings |
| Wellspoken | Free/$19 | - | ★★ | ✓ | 6-dimension |
| Speeko | Free/premium | - | ★ | ✓ | Learning |
| Ummo | Free | - | - | iOS only | Basic |
"Confidence" here means how far the app measures delivery rather than counting words: pace, hesitation, pitch at sentence ends, emphasis, volume and steadiness. Those six vocal signals, and what each one tells an audience, are explained in our vocal delivery guide.
All public speaking apps compared
EchoPitch
Recommended for anxietyFor anxious presenters who need confidence feedback
Best for: Presentation anxiety, interview prep, sales pitches
Yoodli
For reducing filler words and improving clarity
Best for: Filler word reduction, meeting feedback, already-confident speakers
Orai
Mobile-first speech coaching
Best for: On-the-go practice, gamified learning, beginners
Speeko
Learning through structured courses
Best for: Structured learning paths, skill building over time
VirtualSpeech
VR-based immersive practice
Best for: Realistic audience simulation, VR headset owners
Poised
Real-time meeting communication coach
Best for: Video calls, Zoom/Teams integration, workplace communication
Wellspoken
Six-dimension speech analysis
Best for: Comprehensive feedback, structured improvement
Ummo
Simple filler word counter
Best for: Basic awareness, iOS users, budget-conscious
Free public speaking apps
Most of these apps have a free tier, but the free tiers are not equal. Ummo is fully free and only counts filler words. Google Interview Warmup is free and interview-only. Yoodli, Orai, Speeko, Poised and Wellspoken each offer a limited free tier (capped sessions, daily limits or reduced analytics) designed to move you to a subscription. EchoPitch has no ongoing free plan; instead its Pitch Scorer scores a 60-second recording free with no signup, and the $12.99 trial gives 5 full sessions with the complete report.
Detailed comparisons
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What EchoPitch feedback actually looks like
This is an unedited report from a real EchoPitch session: a 9 minute conference talk, recorded by EchoPitch's founder. Every session you record gets the same breakdown.
Scores out of 100
- Overall72
- Confidence75
- Composure73
- Clarity70
- Enthusiasm72
- Persuasion68
You delivered a competent, knowledge-backed presentation that positioned you as credible within your field. With stronger opening impact and more dynamic delivery, you'd elevate this from solid to memorable for this competitive conference audience.
What worked
- Maintained steady pacing throughout the 9-minute slot, allowing time for key points to land without rushing despite time constraints
- Demonstrated subject matter expertise through specific examples and data points that resonated with conference attendees
- Effective use of conversational tone and occasional humor to build rapport with a room of peers and competitors
What to change
- Strengthen your opening hook in the first 15 seconds—conference audiences decide engagement quickly; lead with a bold statement or relevant question rather than background context
- Increase vocal variety and strategic pausing; some sections felt monotone, which diluted the persuasive impact of your strongest claims
- Clarify your call-to-action or key takeaway in the final 30 seconds; ensure the audience knows exactly what you want them to do, remember, or discuss next
Key moments in the recording
- 0:08Opening — Introduced topic professionally but with standard framing; missed opportunity to open with surprise insight or bold take
- 2:45Data Integration — Cited specific metrics and examples that grounded your argument—this built credibility with the conference audience
- 6:30Engagement Peak — Asked the audience a reflective question; this moment created interactive energy and showed audience awareness
- 8:45Closing — Ended with a summary but lacked a memorable final statement or clear next step; audience left without distinct takeaway
Try this on your next attempt
In conference settings, your first 10 seconds determine who stays mentally present. Replace any throat-clearing or slow build-up with one compelling statement that makes attendees think 'I need to hear this.'
Try EchoPitch
5 recorded practice sessions, each with a full AI report on confidence, clarity, composure and persuasion. $12.99, paid once. See a real report above.