Updated October 17, 2026 · AcademyCue Editorial Team
Mondly vs Preply
Mondly
Preply
Higher score in this comparison
Mondly vs Preply: the differences
| Compare | MondlyReviewVisitVisit | PreplyReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €9.99 | €2Lower |
| Free tier | YesHas it | No |
| Languages | English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Turkish, Arabic, Persian, Hebrew, Portuguese, Catalan, Latin, Dutch, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, Swedish, Greek, Romanian, Afrikaans, Croatian, Polish, Bulgarian, Czech, Slovak, Hungarian, Ukrainian, Vietnamese, Hindi, Bengali, Indonesian, Tagalog, Thai, Latvian, LithuanianCovers more | English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Chinese, Arabic, Japanese, Portuguese, Polish, Dutch, Turkish, Korean, Hindi, Indonesian |
| Number of languages | 41 | 90Higher |
| Price per month | €9.99 | Not confirmed |
| Price per year | €47.95 | Not confirmed |
| Lesson price from | Not confirmed | €2 |
| Free trial length | 7 days | Not confirmed |
| Money-back period | 14 days | Not confirmed |
| Lesson length (minutes) | Not confirmed | 25 to 50 |
| Speech recognition | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Offline use | Not confirmed | Yes |
Same on both: AI conversation practice (Yes), Kids version (Yes).
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Key differences
- Preply scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 9.1.
- Price from is lower at Preply: €2 vs €9.99.
- Free tier: only Mondly.
- Number of languages is higher at Preply: 90 vs 41.
- Support channels: only Preply offers Chat.
- Languages: only Mondly offers Russian, Persian, Hebrew.
- Learning method: only Preply offers Live 1to1.
Our verdict on each
Mondly
Mondly suits beginners who want an app with speech practice, a kids version and a free plan to start on, and who are willing to pay for a yearly commitment. The yearly plan at €47.95 is the figure that makes it affordable, while the 14 days money-back period softens the risk.
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 | Mondly | Preply |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.3Year price of €47.95 ranks 3 of 18, while the entry price of €9.99 ranks 20 of 35. | 9.8HigherEntry sits at €2, ranking 8 of 35 brands compared, with a 12 hours cancellation window. |
| Offer | 9.0A free tier, a 7 days trial, 14 days money back, AI conversation and speech recognition in one app. | 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. |
Availability and regulation
| Country | Mondly | Preply |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Romania | United States |
A third option
phase6 has price from at €0, against €9.99 for Mondly and €2 for Preply.
phase6 reviewHow they place
| Ranking | Mondly | Preply |
|---|---|---|
| Language learning apps | 8 of 63 | 3 of 63 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Mondly | Preply |
|---|---|---|
| Learning method | App | Live 1to1, AppCovers more |
| Legal entity | ATI STUDIOS A.P.P.S. S.R.L | Preply Inc. |
| Headquarters | Romania | United States |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2012 |
| Support channels | Email, Help centre | Email, Chat, Help centreCovers more |
Tutoring
| Fact | Mondly | Preply |
|---|---|---|
| Median lesson price | Not confirmed | €26 |
| Subjects | Not confirmed | Math, English, Languages, School |
| Lesson format | Not confirmed | 1to1, App |
| Number of tutors | Not confirmed | from 100,000 |
| Tutor vetting | Not confirmed | Screened |
| Tutor background checks | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Cancellation notice | Not confirmed | 12 hours |
| Satisfaction guarantee | Not confirmed | Free switch to another tutor or a full refund if the trial lesson disappoints |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Mondly | Preply | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | €9.99above the median | €2below the median | €8.25 |
| Price per month | €9.99below the median | Not confirmed | €12.49 |
| Price per year | €47.95lowest quarter | Not confirmed | €91.20 |
| Free trial length | 7 daysat the median | Not confirmed | 7 days |
| Money-back period | 14 daysbelow the median | Not confirmed | 30 days |
| Number of languages | 41at the median | 90above the median | 41 |
Median across 33 listed providers.
Pros and cons
Mondly
Pros
- A free tier is included, so the app can be used before any payment goes out.
- AI conversation and speech recognition are both part of the offer, which suits learners who want to practise speaking rather than only reading.
- A kids version sits in the same subscription, so a single payment covers adults and younger learners.
Cons
- The entry price of €9.99 sits above Bunpro, which lists $0.
- Support runs on email and help centre only, so a phone line is not among the options for anyone who prefers to talk.
- The monthly price of €9.99 ranks 12 of 25, so a month to month habit is the costly way to use the app.
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
Mondly
Who it suits
- Beginners who want to practise speaking early, since AI conversation and speech recognition are both included.
- Learners ready to commit for a year, since the yearly plan at €47.95 is the figure that works in your favour.
- Families with adults and children learning together, since a kids version is part of the same subscription.
Who should look elsewhere
- Learners who want to start at no cost, since Bunpro lists $0.
- Readers shopping for a different paid entry point, since Reading Eggs lists £6.99 to set beside Mondly's €9.99.
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.
Questions about each
Mondly
How much does Mondly cost?+
Mondly's entry price is €9.99, the monthly plan runs at €9.99 and the yearly plan at €47.95. Each figure is a separate commitment rather than a single rate, and the yearly figure is what decides whether the app feels cheap. The entry price is quoted in euro, so buyers elsewhere should expect a different local amount. Checking which plan each price sits on before paying is worth the minute.
Is there a free version of Mondly?+
Yes, there is a free tier, so the app can be opened and used before any payment goes out. The paid side comes with a free trial of 7 days, so you can check the subscription features without a long commitment. Between them you get a short test of the paid side. If the free tier covers what you need, nothing has to be paid at all.
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.
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