Preply
A tutor marketplace. Useful if you will book lessons. Not automatically better than italki.
BeginnerIntermediatePaidModerateSpeakingWeb
Good fit if
- Learners who will book recurring lessons
- People comparing tutor prices
- Beginners who want a person, not an app
Look elsewhere if
- You will not actually attend
- You only needed a language-exchange app
- italki already has a teacher you like
Preply is a marketplace for tutors, including Japanese. You pick a person, pay per lesson, and show up. The product is the match, not the logo.
Who it fits
It fits learners who will keep a weekly appointment. Trial a tutor with a narrow goal: one grammar point, one speaking task.
Limits
It is not cheaper by default than italki. Using both marketplaces is how people browse instead of speaking. HelloTalk remains the low-cost exchange option.
Sources checked
Product details can change. Evidence pages and their individual check dates appear below. Profile reviewed Aug 14, 2026.
- Preply official product · checked Aug 14, 2026 · Official product page used for the public description, platform, and current offering.