Preply alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
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.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best Preply alternative for most people
italkiPay per lesson with no subscription, and many cheap community tutors.
Best Preply alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
PromovaApp-based course with optional human tutors.
Best Preply alternative for iPhone and Android
CamblyInstant English conversation practice without booking.
Best Preply alternative for working in the browser
LingodaSmall 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.