Updated September 30, 2026 · AcademyCue Editorial Team
E2Language vs Preply
Facts checked September 30, 2026.
Where E2Language and Preply differ
| Compare |  E2Language |  Preply |
|---|---|---|
| Tutor vetting | Certified | Screened |
| Satisfaction guarantee | 30-Day Score Guarantee, refund of the package or upgrade fee on eligible packages if the exam score does not increase | Free switch to another tutor or a full refund if the trial lesson disappoints |
| Lesson price from | Not confirmed | €2 |
| Median lesson price | Not confirmed | €26 |
| Subscription price | $69 to $359 | Not confirmed |
| Trial lesson | Free | Not confirmed |
| Free trial length | 14 days | Not confirmed |
| Number of tutors | Not confirmed | from 100,000 |
| Tutor background checks | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Minimum age | 18 | Not confirmed |
| Cancellation notice | Not confirmed | 12 hours |
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Key differences
- Subjects: only Preply offers Math, Languages, School.
- Lesson format: only E2Language offers Group.
Our verdict on each
E2Language
E2Language suits adults booking IELTS, PTE Academic and CELPIP General who want live classes and a certified tutor rather than a question bank alone. Packages start at $69, a free tier and a free trial lesson lower the cost of trying it, and the money-back score guarantee runs 30 days.
Preply
Preply suits learners who want live lessons with a tutor they choose, and parents learning alongside a child. Each tutor sets their own price, so the €2 entry point says little about the bill you run up over a term. There is no free tier, so the first lesson is a purchase.
Score breakdown
| Area | E2Language | Preply |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.1Entry packages start at $69 and run $69 to $359, above Testprep Training at $12.99, with a money-back window of 30 days. | 9.8HigherEntry sits at €2, ranking 8 of 35 brands compared, with a 12 hours cancellation window. |
| Offer | 9.0Free tier, trial lesson free, live classes, certified tutors, a team plan and a money-back score guarantee money back. | 9.2Higherfrom 100,000 tutors, 90 languages, ai conversation practice, offline lessons and a kids version on one account. |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 9.3Screened tutors with background checks, a switch or full refund if the trial lesson disappoints, and support on email, chat and help centre. |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | E2Language | Preply |
|---|---|---|
| Language learning apps | 16 of 46 | 3 of 46 |
| Online language tutors and classes | 8 of 25 | 2 of 25 |
| Online tutoring | 11 of 48 | 1 of 48 |
| Kids learning apps | 9 of 38 | 1 of 38 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | E2Language | Preply |
|---|---|---|
| Subjects | English | Math, English, Languages, SchoolCovers more |
| Lesson format | 1to1, Group, AppCovers more | 1to1, App |
| Legal entity | ESL Support Pty Ltd | Preply Inc. |
| Headquarters | Australia | United States |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2012 |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Help centre | Email, Chat, Help centre |
Online courses
| Fact | E2Language | Preply |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $69 | €2 |
| Free tier | YesHas it | No |
| Money-back period | 30 days | Not confirmed |
| Platform type | Curated | Not confirmed |
| Access period | 3 to 12 months | Not confirmed |
| Graded assessments | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Team plan | Yes | Not confirmed |
Language learning
| Fact | E2Language | Preply |
|---|---|---|
| Languages | English | English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Chinese, Arabic, Japanese, Portuguese, Polish, Dutch, Turkish, Korean, Hindi, IndonesianCovers more |
| Number of languages | Not confirmed | 90 |
| Learning method | App, Live 1to1, Live groupCovers more | Live 1to1, App |
| Lesson length (minutes) | 45 | 25 to 50 |
| AI conversation practice | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Offline use | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Kids version | Not confirmed | Yes |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | E2Language | Preply | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lesson price from | Not confirmed | €2lowest quarter | €10.42 |
| Subscription price | $69 to $359below the median | Not confirmed | $95 |
| Free trial length | 14 daysat the median | Not confirmed | 14 days |
| Number of tutors | Not confirmed | from 100,000highest quarter | 1,000 |
| Minimum age | 18highest quarter | Not confirmed | 10.5 |
| Cancellation notice | Not confirmed | 12 hourslowest quarter | 24 hours |
Median across 34 listed providers.
Pros and cons
E2Language
Pros
- The score guarantee is money-back, money back, with a window of 30 days, matching the top of the range in this comparison at 30 days.
- A free tier and a free trial of 14 days let you look before you pay, and the trial lesson is free.
- Tutors are listed as certified and live classes are included, so study is not self-serve only.
Cons
- Practice questions are thin at 100 against a site median of 3,000, and E2Language ranks 38 of 38 on that measure.
- Entry price of $69 sits above Testprep Training at $12.99 and above LSAT Lab at $65.
- The refund under the score guarantee covers the package purchase price only, so the test fee itself is not returned.
Preply
Pros
- You choose the tutor from a pool of from 100,000, so a weak match is a change rather than a commitment.
- A trial lesson that disappoints can be swapped for another tutor or refunded in full, and the cancellation window is 12 hours.
- Ai conversation practice and offline lessons mean study continues on days with no live session.
Cons
- There is no free tier, so nothing can be tried before paying.
- Tutors set their own prices, so the €2 entry is not the bill: the median lesson is €26.
- Support runs on email, chat and help centre, so there is no phone line when a booking goes wrong.
Who each suits
E2Language
Who it suits
- Adults booking IELTS, PTE Academic or CELPIP General who want live classes and a certified tutor inside the same package.
- Learners who want a money-back score guarantee, money back, plus a free tier to start on.
- People who prefer an access block sized to a known exam date, 3 to 12 months, rather than open-ended study.
Who should look elsewhere
- Testprep Training fits buyers who only want the lowest entry price, at $12.99.
- Zebra Education suits a tighter starting budget, at $49, rather than a package with live classes and a score guarantee.
- LSAT Lab is the pick for an LSAT-focused purchase at $65, while the exam named for E2Language is gre.
Preply
Who it suits
- Learners who want live speaking practice and are happy to interview tutors until the match works.
- Parents who want adult lessons and a kids version under the same account, with 90 languages available.
- Anyone who values a switch or a full refund after a trial lesson more than a fixed course.
Who should look elsewhere
- Bunpro, because it costs $0 and suits anyone unwilling to pay per lesson from the first booking.
- Phase6, because a course at €0 is a smaller commitment than lessons at the €26 median.
- Reading Eggs, because one entry payment of £6.99 is easier on a fixed budget than a per lesson bill.
Current offers
E2Language
Current offer
Free trial
14-day free trial on any course: 14 days free, no credit card
Any course; no credit card required
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Questions about each
E2Language
What does an E2Language package cost?+
Packages start at $69, and package fees run $69 to $359 depending on the tier you pick. The test fee is charged separately for each exam: IELTS General and PTE Academic are sold in Express and Gold tiers, while CELPIP General runs from an Express tier to a Premium tier.
What does the score guarantee actually cover?+
The guarantee is money-back, money back, with a window of 30 days. You have to complete the package inclusions before your most recent official test, submit official proof of the baseline and the recent score, and ask inside the window once the exam is done. The refund covers the package purchase price only, on Bronze, Silver and Gold packages.
Preply
How much does a Preply lesson cost?+
The cheapest tutor on Preply is €2 for a lesson, and the median lesson is €26. Every tutor sets their own rate, so what you pay depends on who you book and rises as you move toward experienced teachers. Preply ranks 1 of 6 compared brands on the cheapest lesson price.
Is there a free tier or a free trial lesson?+
There is no free tier, so nothing on Preply is free to use. What stands in its place is cover on the opening lesson: if the trial lesson disappoints, you can switch to another tutor or take a full refund. With lessons of 25 to 50 minutes, the first booking is small enough to treat as a test.