Preply alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Preply: subscription model is less flexible than pay-per-lesson, and quality depends on the tutor. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Preply, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. italki currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Promova	Free plan + paid	No	Web, iOS, Android	3 of 3	57.2

1. PromovaTop pick
Best for: Adult English learners who want a personalised plan plus optional human tutors
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android
57.2
score / 100
Why switch from Preply
App-based course with optional human tutors.
Pros
Personalised daily plan based on your goals
AI tutor feedback after sessions
Human tutors and group classes available
Cons
Only about a dozen languages
Full course needs a subscription
Upsell prompts can feel pushy
Visit Promova Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.369
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Promova a good Preply alternative?
Verified facts
3 of 3 verified
Languages
12
Checked Oct 25, 2026promova.com(opens source in a new tab)
Lessons taken
46 million
Checked Oct 25, 2026promova.com(opens source in a new tab)
AI tutor
Feedback after every session
Checked Oct 25, 2026promova.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Preply alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Best Preply alternative for most people

italki

Pay per lesson with no subscription, and many cheap community tutors.

Best Preply alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Promova

App-based course with optional human tutors.

Best Preply alternative for iPhone and Android

Cambly

Instant English conversation practice without booking.

Best Preply alternative for working in the browser

Lingoda

Small group classes on a structured curriculum.

Preply alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Preply?

italki ranks first right now. Pay per lesson with no subscription, and many cheap community tutors. Cambly and Lingoda follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Preply?

Yes. Promova (free plan + paid) has a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Preply?

None of the 5 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Preply?

The complaints we hear most: subscription model is less flexible than pay-per-lesson; quality depends on the tutor; prices vary widely.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Preply, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.