SpeakingCamps vs Preply and italki
Side by side
| Preply | italki | SpeakingCamps | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Format | Live one-on-one lessons | Live one-on-one lessons | Daily camps, group clubs, speaking rooms, tutor feedback on recordings |
| How you pay | Plans charged every 28 days for a set number of lessons | Pay per lesson, no subscription | One monthly membership |
| Typical price | About $3-40+ an hour, set by each tutor | About $4-25+ an hour, set by each tutor | $39 USD a month |
| Example month | 4 lessons at $25 = about $100 | 4 lessons at $20 = about $80 | Everything included |
| Trying it | Trial lessons are paid | Discounted trial lessons | Free account, 30-day money-back guarantee on membership |
Prices checked in October 2026 on public pages. They change by tutor, country and over time.
Speaking time, by the numbers
A simple estimate, not a study: in a 50-minute one-on-one lesson you might speak about half the time, so around 25 minutes. In a 45-minute breakout room with three or four people, it's about 11-15 minutes each. One-on-one gives you more speaking per session; a membership gives you more sessions. Research also shows feedback on mistakes has a medium, lasting effect (Li, 2010), and both formats can include it. More research and sources.
When a tutor marketplace is the better pick
- You want a person correcting you live, every lesson.
- You want a plan built around you, week by week.
- You prefer one-on-one over groups.
When SpeakingCamps is the better pick
- You want to speak every day, and one lesson a week isn't enough practice.
- You'd like to talk with different people at your level, cameras optional.
- You want feedback from a tutor on recordings, at a flat price.
Using both
Some learners keep one tutor lesson a week for live correction and use SpeakingCamps for daily practice and clubs in between.
Sources
Questions
How much do English tutors cost on Preply and italki?
Tutors set their own prices. As of October 2026, English lessons run from about $3-4 to $40+ an hour, with many in the $15-25 range.
How does Preply billing work?
You pick a plan with a set number of lessons, charged every 28 days. Unscheduled lessons can expire at the end of the cycle, so check the terms when you sign up.
Can I use SpeakingCamps alongside a tutor?
Yes. Many learners keep a weekly lesson and use SpeakingCamps for daily practice and group clubs.
Slow down. Tune in. Speak up.
Free to join; membership $39 USD a month. Cancel anytime. 30-day money-back guarantee.
🔥 Early-member offer until October 31: 50% off. $39 $19 USD a month, locked in for as long as you stay.
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