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Head-to-head · Language Learning Marketplaces

italki vs Lingoda

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score italki #2 in Language Learning Marketplaces 9.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 2 features Visit italki
Lingoda #5 in Language Learning Marketplaces 8.8/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Lingoda

italki leads on 1 check, Lingoda on 0, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreitalki · 9.3/10
  • Free planonly italki
  • Free trialonly Lingoda

italki scores higher on our rubric for language learning marketplaces: 9.3 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.

italki offers free plan; Lingoda doesn't.

italki is the better fit for flexible lessons across languages. Lingoda is the better fit for learners who want classes with curriculum and feedback.

  • italki fits best

    Flexible lessons across languages

  • Lingoda fits best

    Learners who want classes with curriculum and feedback

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Side by side

Feature italki 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Lingoda 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 8.8
Ranking #2 in Language Learning Marketplaces #5 in Language Learning Marketplaces
Best for Flexible lessons across languages Learners who want classes with curriculum and feedback
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price — —
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — 7 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Integrations 2 integrations 1 integrations
Features italki 0/2 · Lingoda 0/2
Teacher verification Not checked yet Not checked yet
Trial lesson Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Languages offered Not checked yet Not checked yet
Lesson formats One_to_one Not checked yet
Standard lesson length Not checked yet Not checked yet
Mobile apps Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Choose teachers by price, specialty, interests, and accent
  • Book lessons pay as you go or use wallet credits and packages
  • Practice through one-to-one lessons or community discussions
  • Choose small-group classes or private one-to-one instruction.
  • CEFR-aligned curriculum, personalized feedback, and progress tracking.
  • Classes are available around the clock, with mobile apps and Zoom.
Cons
  • Lesson prices are set by individual teachers
  • Live lessons may use italki Classroom, Skype, Zoom, or another video-call platform
  • The italki Plus subscriptions are separate from tutoring lessons
  • Teachers are matched rather than individually selected.
  • The service is paid, with no free plan.
  • Four-class plans may not suit learners seeking a different class volume.
Our verdict

italki connects language learners with teachers and tutors for private one-to-one lessons, as well as community language practice. It supports more than 150 languages and covers conversation, business, grammar, creative writing, and exam…

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Lingoda is an online language school for adults studying English, Business English, German, French, Spanish, or Italian. It combines live teacher-led lessons with a CEFR-aligned curriculum, from A1 through C1 depending on the language.…

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  1. italkiLanguage Learning Marketplaces 9.3Free plan
  2. LingodaLanguage Learning Marketplaces 8.87-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • italki — where it wins

    • Choose teachers by price, specialty, interests, and accent
    • Book lessons pay as you go or use wallet credits and packages
    • Practice through one-to-one lessons or community discussions

    Where it doesn't

    • Lesson prices are set by individual teachers
    • Live lessons may use italki Classroom, Skype, Zoom, or another video-call platform
    • The italki Plus subscriptions are separate from tutoring lessons

  • Lingoda — where it wins

    • Choose small-group classes or private one-to-one instruction.
    • CEFR-aligned curriculum, personalized feedback, and progress tracking.
    • Classes are available around the clock, with mobile apps and Zoom.

    Where it doesn't

    • Teachers are matched rather than individually selected.
    • The service is paid, with no free plan.
    • Four-class plans may not suit learners seeking a different class volume.
  • italki9.3/10 · Free plan

    A flexible marketplace for one-to-one lessons, with free community practice alongside paid tutoring.

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  • Lingoda8.8/10 · 7-day trial

    A structured online language school for learners who want live classes and guided progress.

    Visit LingodaFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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