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Head-to-head · Language Learning Marketplaces

Lingoda vs Live Lingua

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Lingoda #5 in Language Learning Marketplaces 8.8/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Lingoda
Live Lingua #8 in Language Learning Marketplaces 8.3/10 Paid ✓ 2 of 2 features Visit Live Lingua

Lingoda leads on 0 checks, Live Lingua on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreLingoda · 8.8/10
  • Free trialonly Lingoda
  • Most featuresLive Lingua · 2 of 2

Lingoda scores higher on our rubric for language learning marketplaces: 8.8 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #8.

Lingoda is the better fit for learners who want classes with curriculum and feedback. Live Lingua is the better fit for learners wanting tutor-matched lessons and a trial.

  • Lingoda fits best

    Learners who want classes with curriculum and feedback

  • Live Lingua fits best

    Learners wanting tutor-matched lessons and a trial

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Side by side

Feature Lingoda 8.8/10 Visit ↗ Live Lingua 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.3
Ranking #5 in Language Learning Marketplaces #8 in Language Learning Marketplaces
Best for Learners who want classes with curriculum and feedback Learners wanting tutor-matched lessons and a trial
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — $27/unit one-time
Free plan — —
Free trial 7 days —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Integrations 1 integrations 1 integrations
Features Lingoda 0/2 · Live Lingua 2/2
Teacher verification Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Trial lesson Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Languages offered Not checked yet 7 languages
Lesson formats Not checked yet Mixed
Standard lesson length Not checked yet 60 minutes
Mobile apps Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • 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.
  • Tutor matching considers learning goals and preferences
  • Offers private lessons and group conversation
  • Free 30-minute trial; tutors provide learning materials
Cons
  • 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.
  • Standard Spanish lessons cost $27 per hour for 1–9 hours
  • Starting price applies to Spanish; other courses may differ
  • Progress reports arrive after every 20 lesson hours
Our verdict

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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Live Lingua is an online language school for learners who want guided study with a tutor rather than a self-directed course. It offers live one-to-one lessons and group conversation or lessons, with tutor matching based on goals and…

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  1. LingodaLanguage Learning Marketplaces 8.87-day trial
  2. Live LinguaLanguage Learning Marketplaces 8.3Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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.

  • Live Lingua — where it wins

    • Tutor matching considers learning goals and preferences
    • Offers private lessons and group conversation
    • Free 30-minute trial; tutors provide learning materials

    Where it doesn't

    • Standard Spanish lessons cost $27 per hour for 1–9 hours
    • Starting price applies to Spanish; other courses may differ
    • Progress reports arrive after every 20 lesson hours

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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