Pimsleur review

Updated September 28, 2026 · ForgeCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 26, 2026

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Our verdict

Pimsleur suits beginners who want a single language app, a trial to test it and support in several channels, with a plan covering 3 users. Entry at $19.95 sits close to the group median of €16.66, and the offer is where it leads.

Key facts

Best for
Beginners who want a trial first, then a plan for 3 users.
Price from
$19.95 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Free plan
No (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Users included
3 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Platforms
iOS (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Support channels
Email, Chat, Phone, Help-centre (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Audience
Beginners
Pricing model
Free trial
Official website
pimsleur.com

Apps and profiles

Get the app
App Store

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Support runs on email, chat and phone, so a stuck lesson or a plan change has a real route to help.
  • A plan covers 3 users, which spreads the entry price of $19.95 across a household or a small group.
  • The course is aimed at beginners, so it starts at the level people actually arrive with.

Cons

  • No free plan, so a subscription from $19.95 is the first real commitment after the free trial.
  • Entry at $19.95 sits above the group median of €16.66, so the low end of the range is not where it sits.
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Who it suits

  • Beginners who want a trial to try the app before committing to a subscription.
  • Households or small study groups who want a plan covering 3 users.
  • People who want to reach support by chat or phone, both listed under email, chat and phone.

Who should look elsewhere

  • Qonto, at €9, if you need a business account rather than a language course.
  • Accountable, at €9.90, if invoicing for a small business is the goal.
  • Billy, at DKK 160, if a higher entry price buys an accounting plan with the subscription.

What it does well

Pimsleur keeps the promise simple: a plan that covers 3 users, so a single subscription can carry a family or a small group through a course. The app is listed for ios, which makes it easy to slip a lesson into a commute or a spare moment rather than a fixed slot at a desk.

How Pimsleur compares

Frequently asked questions

How much is Pimsleur at entry?+

Pimsleur starts at $19.95. That is above the group median of €16.66, and the cost part of the score sits at 4.7. Read those together: the offer scores 8, so the higher entry figure buys a broader package rather than a bare trial.

Is there a free plan or a free trial?+

There is no free plan. The way in is a free trial, so you can try the app before a subscription starts. Budget from $19.95 once that ends, and take the trial as the point to explore the languages on offer before you commit to a longer course.

Can several people share a Pimsleur plan?+

A plan covers 3 users, which is the easiest way to spread the entry cost of $19.95 across a household or a small group. Because there is no free plan, that shared subscription is the whole commitment at the start, so choose the number of users with the courses in mind.

Which devices does the app run on?+

The app is listed for ios, so the course travels with you. A lesson fits into a commute or a break instead of a fixed slot in a diary. With entry at $19.95 and no free plan, it is worth installing the app and starting the free trial before you decide on a longer subscription.

Is Pimsleur for beginners or for advanced learners?+

The course is aimed at beginners, so it is built for people starting out. The overall score of 6.3 reflects that focus: strong on offer at 8, weaker on cost at 4.7. Learners past the basics are after a different kind of course.

How does Pimsleur compare with Qonto on price?+

Pimsleur starts at $19.95, while Qonto starts at €9 and Accountable at €9.90. These are different products, so the figures only show where each entry point sits, not which gives you more. Pimsleur is the language course; the others are business accounts.

Where does Pimsleur rank on price?+

On price from, Pimsleur sits at position 102 of 200 brands, which puts it in the middle of the field. The median entry price across the site is €13.15, so $19.95 is a step above the typical starting figure.

What support can I get from Pimsleur?+

Support runs on email, chat and phone. Chat and phone sit alongside email and a help centre, which suits a course people use in short sessions rather than a work tool they sit down with. Questions about plan changes are worth raising early, while the free trial is still open.

Sources

Compiled from 4 source pages, checked September 26, 2026. We did not open an account.

Not confirmed yet: Free trial length, Local compliance.

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Beginners who want a trial first, then a plan for 3 users.

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