AI TOEFL Speaking practice for the 2026 format, compared
We make MockLive AI, one of the options below. Facts about the others come from their own websites and ETS's, checked on 23 October 2026.
The short answer
- Since 21 January 2026 TOEFL Speaking is Listen and Repeat plus Take an Interview, scored 1–6, with a 0–120 comparable score for two years. Much published practice still describes the old tasks.
- Start with ETS's free TestReady practice test, which is AI-scored with Speaking feedback.
- Cheapest short burst: TestGlider ($9.45 for 5 days, 12 mocks on the 2026 format).
- Free daily AI-graded practice: PrepEx (3 a day).
- Speaking graded by ETS: Magoosh ($109 a month, $129 for 6 months).
- A full adaptive mock of all four sections on the 2026 format with Speaking scored from your audio: MockLive AI, a free 20-minute quick mock first, then $59.90 for 20 full mocks.
How they compare
| Tool | AI-scored Speaking on the 2026 format? | What's free | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| MockLive AI (ours) | Yes: scored from your audio, 1–6 bands with the 0–120 concordance | 20-minute quick mock, no card | $59.90 one-time for 20 full mocks, 365 days |
| ETS TOEFL TestReady | AI-scored with Speaking feedback (official) | A full practice test and samplers | Section tests and TPO mocks in the ETS store |
| Magoosh TOEFL | Speaking "scored by ETS"; updated for 2026 | 7-day trial | $109 for 1 month · $129 for 6 months |
| TestGlider | Yes, graded within a minute; 2026 format | 1 free mock | $9.45 for 5 days · $34.99/mo · $107.94 for 6 months |
| PrepEx | Yes, 1–6 scale; Listen and Repeat and Take an Interview | 3 practices a day | $39.99/mo · $89.99 per 3 months |
| Gabble | Yes, 2026 tasks | Trial credits | $30 for 1 month · $40 for 2 |
| TST Prep | Teacher-led; AI scoring not stated | Free 2026 mock test and guides | Speaking evaluation $29; courses from $29.60 |
Checked 23 October 2026. Prices change, so check each tool's site before you buy. MockLive AI is independent and not affiliated with any company named here.
When each one is the right choice
You want the official yardstick
ETS's free TestReady practice test first.
A human teacher
TST Prep or BestMyTest's teacher speaking reviews.
Four sections, not just Speaking
Magoosh, TestGlider and MockLive AI all run full tests.
Common questions
What changed in TOEFL Speaking in 2026?
From 21 January 2026 the Speaking section is Listen and Repeat plus Take an Interview, scored on a 1–6 scale. For two years scores also come with a comparable 0–120 score.
Is AI TOEFL Speaking scoring official?
Only ETS's is. Every other tool, ours included, estimates against the published scale.
Related: TOEFL iBT practice · TOEFL Speaking, 2026 format · TOEFL score converter
Twenty minutes on the 2026 format
The real tasks, shortened, with an estimated score. No card.