Speaky
Free language exchange platform operated by Altissia International SA in Belgium
At a glance
| Company | Altissia International SA |
|---|---|
| Category | Language Exchange Apps |
| Headquarters | Genappe, Belgium |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - Belgium (EU) |
| Data Location | Primarily infrastructure in the EEA; some service providers may process data outside the EEA |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | No |
| Main Features | Profile and partner search, text chat, voice chat, user verification, word filtering, reporting tools, iOS and Android apps |
| Pricing | The Speaky homepage states that Speaky is completely free to use, with no hidden fees or required subscriptions. |
| Best For | Learners who want a free partner app with a Belgian data controller |
| Replaces | HelloTalk |
Review in detail
Speaky is a free language exchange platform in the language exchange apps category. The Speaky privacy policy names ALTISSIA INTERNATIONAL S.A., Chaussée de Bruxelles 6F, 1470 Genappe, Belgium, company number (CBE) 0876.816.058, as data controller.
Speaky lets members create a profile, search for language partners and chat by text or voice. We read the Speaky homepage, terms and privacy policy on 4 November 2026.
Which company stands behind Speaky?
Altissia International SA is the data controller named in the Speaky privacy policy, with the Belgian company number 0876.816.058. The Speaky terms name the trademarks SPEAKY and MOJIKU as belonging to Altissia International SA.
The terms are governed by Belgian law, with Belgian courts competent, while the company can also sue in the user's country.
What does Speaky offer for language exchange?
Speaky offers profile creation, partner search, text chat and voice chat on iOS and Android. The homepage lists user verification, word filtering, reporting tools and a support team as safety measures.
The pages we read show no video calls, no correction tool and no group events, so Speaky covers less than HelloTalk or Tandem in feature breadth.
Where does Speaky keep user data?
The Speaky privacy policy states that Speaky primarily uses infrastructure located within the EEA. It adds that some service providers may process personal information outside the EEA where necessary.
The pages we read do not name a hosting company or a data centre country.
Known limits
The Speaky terms use the name Speaky.com and do not state an address, so the entity link rests on the privacy policy and the trademark notice. The pages we read show no video calls or correction tool. Some service providers may process data outside the EEA.
Is Speaky right for you?
Learners who want a free language exchange app with text and voice chat and a Belgian controller. Learners who want video and corrections can compare Tandem.
Strengths and weaknesses
Pros
- Data controller in Belgium (EU)
- Free to use, according to its homepage
- Text and voice chat
- Verification, word filtering and reporting
- Infrastructure primarily in the EEA
Cons
- Terms do not state a company address
- No video or correction tool on pages read
- Some processors outside the EEA
- Hosting provider not named
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Data controller is a Belgian company
- Homepage promises free use without subscriptions
- Partner search with text and voice chat
- Verification, word filter and reporting tools
- Policy says infrastructure is mostly in the EEA
Cons
- Terms give no company address
- No video calls or corrections on pages read
- Some service providers sit outside the EEA
- No hosting company is named
Alternatives to Speaky
Further European language exchange apps to compare:
See all European language exchange apps or compare them directly against HelloTalk on our alternatives page.
Common questions
The Speaky privacy policy names ALTISSIA INTERNATIONAL S.A., Chaussée de Bruxelles 6F, 1470 Genappe, Belgium, company number CBE 0876.816.058.
The Speaky homepage states that Speaky is completely free to use and has no hidden fees or required subscriptions.
Yes. The Speaky data controller is a Belgian company that states it primarily uses infrastructure in the EEA, while HelloTalk, Inc. applies Hong Kong SAR law in its terms.