Orai is an AI-powered public speaking coach that helps ambitious professionals and teams improve their presentation skills through instant speech analysis and personalized training. Available on iOS and Android, the app uses machine learning to evaluate recorded speech across key communication metrics and delivers actionable insights within seconds. Since its launch, Orai has analyzed over 2 million speeches and served more than 300,000 users worldwide.
Key Features
- Instant Speech Analysis - Orai evaluates recorded speech on pace, filler words, energy, facial expression, conciseness, pausing, and confidence. Each metric receives a detailed score, and the feedback arrives within seconds of completing a practice session, allowing users to iterate and improve rapidly.
- Interactive Lessons - The app includes structured courses developed in partnership with professional speech coaches. Each lesson targets a specific communication skill, and Orai builds a custom curriculum based on the user's individual goals, current ability level, and areas that need the most improvement.
- Progress Tracking and Insights - Users can monitor their improvement over time across all speech metrics through an intuitive dashboard. The app highlights strengths, identifies specific opportunities for growth, and provides practical, actionable tips for how to get better with each practice session.
- Multi-Accent Support - Orai's speech recognition engine is designed to work accurately across a wide range of accents, making it accessible to a global user base. This is particularly valuable for non-native English speakers who want to improve their professional communication.
- Enterprise Dashboard - For teams and organizations, Orai offers a manager dashboard that tracks training progress across the entire workforce. Managers can monitor participation, give individual feedback, view leaderboards, and measure communication improvement at scale.
How It Works
Users record themselves speaking through the Orai mobile app, either by practicing an upcoming presentation or completing a guided lesson from the curriculum. The AI engine analyzes the recording against established communication best practices and returns a detailed breakdown with scores for each metric. The app then recommends specific lessons and practice exercises tailored to the user's weakest areas. The experience is private and judgment-free, designed to help users build confidence without the pressure of a live audience.
Who It Is For
- Professionals Preparing Presentations - Business professionals who need to deliver compelling presentations, pitches, or speeches can rehearse in private and receive objective, data-driven feedback before going live.
- Teams and Organizations - Companies that want to upskill their workforce in communication can deploy Orai Enterprise for structured, trackable training. Communication is consistently ranked as the most sought-after soft skill by employers on LinkedIn.
- Individuals Overcoming Speaking Anxiety - With 73 percent of people reporting a fear of public speaking, Orai provides a low-pressure environment to practice and build confidence gradually, without the embarrassment of practicing in front of others.
- Non-Native English Speakers - Professionals working in a second language can use Orai to refine their pacing, reduce filler words, and improve overall clarity in English-language presentations.
Pricing
Orai offers a 7-day free trial that includes access to basic lessons, practice mode, and multi-accent support. The Orai Pro plan is priced at $10 per user per month and adds a structured 4-week custom training program. For teams and organizations, Orai Enterprise provides custom pricing with additional features including team analytics, a manager dashboard, and secure SSO login. Individuals can also purchase the 4-Week Custom Training Program as a one-time fee of $200 per person without a recurring subscription.
Credibility and Press Coverage
Orai has been featured in prominent publications including VentureBeat, Wired, TechCrunch, Fast Company, NBC News, and The Guardian. The company raised $2.3 million in seed funding to expand its AI-powered coaching platform. Renowned speaking experts have endorsed Orai, including Nancy Duarte of Duarte Inc. and Kit Pang, a Harvard Business School public speaking coach. Founder Danish Dhamani delivered a TEDx talk on overcoming the fear of public speaking that has accumulated over 3 million views, further establishing Orai's credibility in the communication training space.
