Preply is a paid language-learning website for beginner to advanced learners (A1–C2). A huge choice of tutors at every price; pick carefully.
Checked October 2026 on the official site ·
About Preply
Preply is a tutor marketplace with thousands of French tutors listed, each setting their own price; Preply says private French lessons start from $3, with an average of $21 per lesson. If the first tutor is not a match, Preply lets you try two more for free. It suits a learner who wants regular one-to-one speaking and a wide choice of prices. As with any marketplace, quality varies a lot, and the platform nudges you towards weekly subscriptions.
How it compares
| App | Price | Levels | Real-speed audio | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preply | Set by each tutor; from $3, average $21 per lessonchecked 2026-10-09 (preply.com/en/online/french-tutors) | A1–C2 | Yes | A huge choice of tutors at every price; pick carefully. |
| italki | Set by each tutor; italki says $4 to $60 an hour for Frenchchecked 2026-10-09 (italki.com/en/teachers/french) | A1–C2 | Yes | The cheapest way to speak the language every week, if you choose the tutor well. |
| Lingoda | From €184.99 per 4 weeks (5 group classes) | A1–C1 | Yes | Real classes on a timetable; costly per minute of speaking. |
| HelloTalk | Free to use; VIP $12.99/mo or $79.99/yrchecked 2026-10-09 (US App Store in-app purchases) | A2–C2 | Yes | Free text and voice exchange with native speakers; not a course. |
Prices as shown on the official site on the date given; they vary by country and change often.
