Rosetta Stone Cost (2026): Monthly, Yearly, Lifetime
Last verified: September 21, 2026. Prices come from Rosetta Stone’s buy page, terms and support site, archived copies of its buy page, and the US App Store. Prices and promotions change often, so confirm the price at checkout.
Rosetta Stone costs $19.99 a month or $159 a year (about $13.25 a month) for all 25 languages, and its buy page no longer lists a lifetime plan. Live tutoring is a separate add-on, starting at $279 for five sessions. There is a one-time 7-day free trial in the mobile app, and a 14-day money-back guarantee on direct purchases. This guide is based on published information, not first-hand testing.
Rosetta Stone prices at a glance (US)
| Plan | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly | $19.99 a month | Renews monthly at the price in effect at the time |
| Yearly | $159, billed once a year ($13.25 a month) | The buy page says “save 33%” against paying monthly |
| Lifetime | Not on the buy page | Archived copies show $399 (or $219 on promotion) until about April 2026 |
| Live tutoring add-on | 5 sessions for $279, or 10 for $399 | 30-minute one-to-one sessions; needs an active subscription |
The plans cover all 25 languages. Rosetta Stone’s current buy page shows only the monthly and yearly plans, with no promotion, three-month plan or lifetime plan, and its terms describe only one-month and 12-month plans. Until about April 2026, an older version of the buy page also listed three months at $47.85 (from $59.85), 12 months at $143.40 (from $239.40) and a lifetime plan.
Is Rosetta Stone free?
Not permanently. Its support site says new users can start a one-time 7-day free trial in the mobile app, which converts to a paid monthly subscription unless you cancel during the trial. The buy page does not mention a trial. Some public libraries have offered Rosetta Stone’s older library edition at no cost to cardholders, but that is a different, older product, so check with your library. For free options, see our free language learning apps guide.
What happened to the lifetime plan?
Rosetta Stone sold lifetime access, and Trustpilot reviewers still complain about lifetime access ending and being moved to subscriptions. Its purchase terms called lifetime “a limited offer” that lasts as long as the product and its services are supported, and said Rosetta Stone “may stop issuing new lifetime subscriptions at any time.” The buy page no longer shows one, and Rosetta Stone’s July 2026 terms drop the lifetime clause.
Lifetime deals that appear on other sites are usually resold codes. One reported price of $149.97 was a reseller’s price on StackSocial, not Rosetta Stone’s own. If you buy a lifetime code from a third party, you carry the risk that it is not honored later. Our Rosetta Stone review covers the Trustpilot complaints.
Live tutoring prices
Rosetta Stone’s support site lists tutoring packs of five sessions for $279 and ten for $399. Sessions are 30-minute one-to-one lessons through Wyzant. You need an active subscription, and the packs are sold to US subscribers on the Sapphire app. They do not renew, are valid for one year and are refundable within 14 days only if unused.
Guarantee, renewal and cancellation
- Guarantee: Rosetta Stone’s terms give a refund within 14 days of a direct purchase, excluding additional online or mobile access and additional tutoring sessions. Refunds are requested by email or by phone. An older purchase-terms document still says 30 days, so check the terms on your own order.
- Renewal: plans renew at Rosetta Stone’s then-current fees, and promotions do not apply to automatic renewals. There is no prorated refund after you cancel.
- Cancelling: Rosetta Stone’s support site has cancellation steps for each platform. Cancel before the renewal date, because charges for the new period are not refunded.
- Trial: cancel during the 7-day trial if you do not want the monthly plan.
How Rosetta Stone’s price compares
| App | Price (US) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Rosetta Stone | $159 a year or $19.99 a month | 25 languages |
| Babbel | $107.40 for 12 months | 14 languages; see Babbel’s cost |
| Duolingo Super | About $96 to $120 a year | Free version available; see Duolingo’s cost |
| Pimsleur | About $20 a month | See the Pimsleur cost guide |
For head-to-heads, see Duolingo vs Rosetta Stone, Babbel vs Rosetta Stone and the three-way comparison.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Rosetta Stone cost?
Rosetta Stone costs $19.99 a month or $159 a year, about $13.25 a month, for all 25 languages, according to its buy page. Live tutoring is a paid add-on at $279 for five sessions or $399 for ten.
Is Rosetta Stone free?
There is no permanent free plan. Its support site describes a one-time 7-day free trial started in the mobile app, which converts to a paid monthly plan. Some libraries have offered an older library edition for free.
Does Rosetta Stone still have a lifetime plan?
Its buy page no longer lists one. Archived copies show a lifetime plan at $399, or $219 on promotion, until about April 2026. Deals on other sites are usually resold codes, and Rosetta Stone’s terms describe lifetime as a limited offer.
Is Rosetta Stone lifetime worth it?
A lifetime plan is not on the official buy page, so you would be buying resold access with no guarantee it stays valid. Many Trustpilot complaints concern lifetime access ending. The $159 yearly plan is the safer route.
How do I cancel Rosetta Stone?
Follow the steps on Rosetta Stone’s support site for your platform, and cancel before the renewal date. Plans renew at the then-current price, and there is no prorated refund after you cancel.
Can I get a refund from Rosetta Stone?
Yes, within 14 days of a direct purchase, according to its terms. The refund excludes additional online or mobile access and additional tutoring sessions. App-store purchases follow the store’s refund rules.
How much does Rosetta Stone tutoring cost?
Five 30-minute one-to-one sessions cost $279 and ten cost $399. You need an active subscription, the packs are valid for a year and they do not renew.
Is Rosetta Stone worth the price?
It depends on whether you like immersion-style lessons without translations. It costs more than Babbel’s 12-month plan and Duolingo Super. See our Rosetta Stone review for the trade-offs.
Sources and how this was researched
This guide compares information published by Rosetta Stone, archived copies of its site and app stores as of September 21, 2026. It does not claim first-hand testing. Main sources:
- Rosetta Stone: the buy page, the terms of service, the purchase terms and conditions and the support pages on the Sapphire trial, subscriptions, tutoring and lifetime subscriptions
- Archived copies of the buy page from the Internet Archive (April 2026) and June 2026
- Library access: Salt Lake City Public Library and Tulsa City-County Library