italki
italki.com
Book a teacher or tutor, lesson by lesson.
italki is a marketplace of teachers and tutors for one-to-one online lessons. You choose who you learn with and pay per lesson, with no subscription.
What we think
The most direct way to practise speaking. Between lessons, short focused practice helps you use the time better.
This is our opinion.
What it does well
- You pick your teacher and your schedule.
- Pay only for the lessons you take.
Who it suits
- You want to speak with a real person.
- You want a flexible budget with no subscription.
Where our apps fit
We build four small language apps, so we are not neutral here. These are where they could complement italki.
Also consider
Head to head
Based on italki’s own site (italki — What is italki and how does it work?, italki — italki review), checked on 30 October 2026. Plans, prices and features change often: confirm on the official site.