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Carna vs Rosetta Stone
Rosetta Stone built its name on immersion lessons; Carna scores eight skills from A1 to C2.
Where Carna falls short, its column says so The Rosetta Stone column checked May 2026, and dated on this page Carna: eight skills scored from 0 to 100, on the CEFR scale from A1 to C2 Schools and teams run on Carna today; individuals join the early-access list
| Question | Rosetta Stone | Carna |
|---|---|---|
| Use Rosetta Stone when you like its classic immersion method, its structured lessons and its pronunciation checker. | ||
| Use Carna when you want eight skills scored on one A1 to C2 path. | ||
| All eight skills | No | Yes |
| Real conversation practice Carna: Live speaking practice with Mia, the AI tutor | No | Yes |
See all 7 rows Checked May 2026
IN SHORT
Rosetta Stone and Carna, in short.
What is Rosetta Stone good for?
Rosetta Stone is built on its classic immersion method: structured lessons in its own sequence, with a pronunciation checker. Like Carna, it answers yes to a full A1 to C2 curriculum and to pronunciation feedback.
How is Carna different from Rosetta Stone?
Rosetta Stone's column has no conversation practice or writing evaluation; in the Carna app, which is in early access, you practise conversation live with Mia, its AI tutor, and writing is scored by AI on four criteria. Carna also scores eight skills, each from 0 to 100, which Rosetta Stone's column does not.
— SIDE BY SIDE
Feature by feature.
The same questions, asked of Rosetta Stone and of Carna.
| Feature | Rosetta Stone | Carna |
|---|---|---|
| What you learn | ||
| All eight skills | No | Yes |
| Full A1 to C2 curriculum | Yes | Yes |
| Real conversation practice | No | Yes . Live speaking practice with Mia, the AI tutor |
| Pronunciation feedback | Yes | Yes . Scored from your own voice, one of eight skills |
| Essay & writing evaluation | No | Yes . Writing scored by AI on four criteria |
| IELTS / TOEFL exam prep | No | Partly . An IELTS band on a practice grading, not a course |
| How you get it | ||
| Free tier, no credit card | No | No . The app will open with a free plan |
Running in schools today
A level on every step.
A course app runs you through its sequence; Carna's runs from A1 to C2 and says where each step sits. In Carna for Schools, which runs today, every module a student is assigned wears its CEFR level and the list runs soonest due first, so the climb is visible one module at a time.
A student's Learn screen in Carna for Schools: the assigned modules, each with its CEFR level and the skills it works on, sorted by due date. Carna School London is a sample school; the names, courses, levels and scores are demo data.
FAQ
Common questions.
Straight answers about Rosetta Stone and Carna, including how this comparison was built and what the individual tutor cannot do yet.
How does Carna handle speaking, next to Rosetta Stone?
Speaking and pronunciation are two of the eight skills Carna scores, and in the Carna app, which is in early access, you practise conversation live with Mia, its AI tutor. Rosetta Stone focuses on immersion lessons and its own pronunciation checker, which is why its pronunciation row is a yes too.
Does Carna follow one fixed sequence like Rosetta Stone?
The levels do: Carna's path runs from A1 to C2 in order, and the same eight skills are scored at every level. The day does not: in the Carna app, in early access, each day's plan is picked from your answers. Rosetta Stone is built around its own immersion sequence.
Can I try Carna before paying?
Yes, once it opens: the Carna app will open with a free plan. It is in early access now, and joining the list is free. Carna's free trial is for schools and teams, not for individual learners. Rosetta Stone is a paid product; check its site for its trial terms.
How did you check the Rosetta Stone column?
The Rosetta Stone column reflects the plans and features Rosetta Stone publishes, as we checked them in May 2026. Carna's column is held to the same standard as the Rosetta Stone column, so where it falls short, it says so. "Partly" means a feature exists with a limit, and the limit is named under the row. Products change quickly, so check rosettastone.com for the latest.
EARLY ACCESS
Get in first.
The Carna app is in early access: no individual sign-up yet, and it will open with a free plan. Leave your name on the early-access list, free to join, and we write once, when your place opens.