Last updated: September 30, 2026
Does Rosetta Stone have Indonesian? No — and here is why you still see it
The short answer
No. Rosetta Stone does not offer Indonesian in its current subscription. Its own language list names 25 languages — Tagalog and Vietnamese among them — and Indonesian is not one of them. It used to: older boxed editions such as « Rosetta Stone V2: Indonesian Level 1 » still circulate second-hand, and some library and university catalogues still list it. That is why search results contradict each other. If you buy Rosetta Stone today, you will not find an Indonesian course inside.
Why do some sites still say Rosetta Stone teaches Indonesian?
Three sources keep the old answer alive. Second-hand software: boxed editions such as V2 included Indonesian Level 1 and are still sold on marketplaces — they install on old systems, but they are not the current product. Institutional catalogues: universities and libraries published lists of the Rosetta Stone languages they licensed, some dating from 2014, and many were never updated. App store listings: the Rosetta Stone app can be displayed in several interface languages, which is easy to mistake for the list of languages it teaches.
Old answers against the current one
Before you rely on any page — including this one — check the date and the kind of source. Here is how the claims you will find line up against Rosetta Stone's own current list.
What you are likely to read, and what it actually refers to:
| What you may read | What it refers to |
|---|---|
| « Rosetta Stone Indonesian Level 1 » | An older boxed edition (such as V2) sold second-hand, not the current subscription |
| A library or university list including Indonesian | An older institutional licence — one such list dates from 2014 |
| « Available in Indonesian » on an app store | An interface language, not a course |
| Rosetta Stone's own language menu today | 25 languages, without Indonesian |
What Rosetta Stone did well — and what to look for instead
People search for Rosetta Stone for a reason. If it is the method you are after, these are the features worth looking for elsewhere:
- Immersion: learning through images and context rather than translation. For Indonesian, graded reading and listening material in Indonesian from the start gives you the same benefit.
- Pronunciation feedback. Speech recognition that listens to you is useful — make sure any replacement at least makes you produce Indonesian aloud, not only tap answers.
- A long, structured path. The real strength of the Rosetta Stone model was a course that kept going. For Indonesian, that is the rarest thing to find, so it is the first thing to check.
What to check in any alternative
The question that separates Indonesian courses is not the interface but where they stop. On the CEFR scale (A1 to C2), what most people call « speaking Indonesian » is B1: following a conversation at natural speed. Of the main apps that do teach Indonesian, Duolingo and Ling stop around A2, Babbel states an A2 ceiling on its own help centre, and Pimsleur publishes a single 30-lesson level. Before paying for anything, look for published lessons at B1 and beyond.
See how far each Indonesian app takes youWhat should I use instead of Rosetta Stone for Indonesian?
It depends on what you wanted from Rosetta Stone. For a free, gamified start, Duolingo has a real Indonesian course, up to about A2. For structured lessons with grammar explained, Babbel teaches Indonesian up to A2. For speaking by ear, Pimsleur offers 30 audio lessons. And if you want a single path that continues past A2, IndoLingua publishes 180 lessons from A1 to C2. The full comparison, with each ceiling and where it comes from, is on our app comparison.
How to choose in five minutes
Three checks that cut through any review, ours included:
- 1
Confirm the course exists today
Open the app's own language list, not a review or a store listing. That alone would have settled the Rosetta Stone question.
- 2
Find the last lesson
Look at the final unit of the published syllabus. If it is still introductions, shopping and directions, the course stops at A2, whatever the marketing says.
- 3
Check that it makes you produce Indonesian
Recognising the right answer is not the same as saying or writing it. Look for speaking, dictation or writing exercises, not only multiple choice.
Frequently asked questions
Does Rosetta Stone have Indonesian?+
No. Indonesian is not among the 25 languages Rosetta Stone currently offers. It was available in older boxed editions (such as V2, Level 1), which is why some sites and catalogues still mention it.
Did Rosetta Stone ever teach Indonesian?+
Yes. Older editions included Indonesian Level 1, and institutional lists from around 2014 include it. It is not part of the current product.
Can I still use an old Rosetta Stone Indonesian CD?+
Possibly, on an older system that still runs the software, but it is a discontinued product: no updates, no support, and a single level of content.
Does Rosetta Stone have Malay or Tagalog?+
Tagalog (Filipino) is on Rosetta Stone's current list. Malay is not. Indonesian and Malay are close, but a Tagalog course will not help with either.
What is the best alternative to Rosetta Stone for Indonesian?+
Duolingo for a free start, Babbel for structured grammar up to A2, Pimsleur for 30 audio lessons, and IndoLingua if you want one path from A1 to C2. Check where each one stops before paying.
Related reading
- ➜ Best app to learn Indonesian: which one gets you past A2?
- ➜ Babbel Indonesian review: good, but it stops at A2
- ➜ Pimsleur Indonesian review: one level, 30 lessons
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