Head to head

Preply vs italki

Choose Preply If

- Students
- Individuals
- Beginners
- Intermediate Users
- Language Learning
- Online Tutoring

Choose italki If

- Students
- Teachers
- Individuals
- Beginners
- Intermediate Users
- Advanced Users
- Language Learning
- Online Tutoring

Features

Preply

· Tutor marketplace
· Video lessons
· Lesson scheduling
· Learning goals

italki

· 1-on-1 lessons with professional teachers
· Group classes for engaging learning
· Instant lessons available for immediate learning
· Community resources for additional practice

Pricing comparison

Preply

paid

Pay per lesson. Tutor rates typically range from $10–$40/hour.

italki

freemium

Lessons start from USD 8.00, with teachers setting their own prices.

Preply

Pros

+Huge tutor marketplace
+Flexible scheduling
+Trial lessons available

Cons

-Quality varies by tutor
-Platform fees on top of tutor rates

italki

Pros

+Wide variety of languages and tutors
+Flexible scheduling without subscriptions
+Community support and resources

Cons

-Pricing varies by teacher
-No fixed lesson structure

FAQ

Is Preply or italki cheaper?

italki often has lower entry prices thanks to community tutors. Preply offers more premium academic tutors.