Checked 29 Oct 2026 · 3 changes this month
Preply 3.9Gold 70 pts
An online tutoring marketplace where tutors teach languages and school subjects over video. Anyone can apply to tutor, set an hourly rate, and build a student base.
Good for TutorsLanguage teachersTranslators
- Free to joinNo sign-up fee
- Open in most countriesExcept Belarus, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, Sudan an…
- Easy sign-upQuick profile or ID check
- Pays via PayPal+3 more ways to get paid
- Work from homeOnline, from anywhere
- Since
- 2012 14 yrs
Based in- Barcelona, Spain
- Web rank
- #4,646 worldwide
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Preply lets you teach languages and more than 100 other subjects to students in over 180 countries. You set your own hourly rate and can change it at any time. The teach page says English tutors charge $15 to $25 per hour on average, and that the most popular tutors earn up to $550 a week. Creating a profile is free. The trial lesson with a new student is commissioned at 100%, and later lessons start at 33% and fall to 18% as you teach more hours. You need a computer, stable internet, a webcam, and a microphone. The same page says the team reviews your profile within 3 business days. You withdraw through PayPal, Payoneer, Skrill, or Wise.
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Getting paid
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What people actually earn on Preply
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Figures published by Preply or by independent studies and surveys, as dated. Individual earnings vary widely.
What changed
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5 updates · latest Oct 31, 2026
What changed
Every update we made to this listing, with the page we checked
- Sign-up rules updated source ↗
- Fees:
Commission from 33% down to 18%→ 18-33% commission after the trial. Each new student's trial lesson is 100% source ↗ - Minimum payout added: PayPal none, Wise or bank $10, Payoneer $20-$23 source ↗
- Payment protection added: Lesson payments are held by Preply until the student confirms the lesson source ↗
- Withdrawal methods:
PayPal, Payoneer, Skrill→ PayPal, Payoneer, Skrill, Wise (bank transfer) source ↗
Every change we make to this listing, with the official page we checked. Recent updates across all platforms →
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We have 16 of the 17 things we track for every platform. Fees, payouts, join rules, countries and real earnings count most.
- Plain-English overview
- What kind of platform it is
- Year founded
- Headquarters
- Fees
- Minimum payout
- How fast you get paid
- Withdrawal methods
- Payment protection
- Join requirements
- Countries it accepts
- Real earnings figures
- Review ratings
- Wikipedia or reference page
- Support channels
- Social accounts
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Our rating
Worked out from the facts on this page, the same way for every platform
Strong on proof of earnings and access. Weaker on fees.
- Fees1.5
- Getting paid4.3
- Access4.8
- Track record4.0
- Proof of earnings5.0
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Achievements
70 of 100 points from 9 of 14 achievements, Gold tier. Earned from verified facts, never paid for
Verified earningsA sourced figure for what people earn or are paid there+10
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Preply 100,000+ tutors (2026-01)
Every platform with this badge →Open worldwideAccepts people from almost every country+10
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Preply Worldwide
Every platform with this badge →Free to joinNo fee to sign up+5
Why it matters Paying to join is a red flag on many work sites. This one costs nothing to start.
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Preply free
Every platform with this badge →Clear feesPublishes its cut as a percentage+5
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Preply 18–33%
Every platform with this badge →Fast payoutsPays out instantly, daily or on demand+5
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Preply On demand once balance clears
Every platform with this badge →Payment protectionHolds or guarantees payment before you work+10
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Preply Lesson payments are held by Preply until the student confirms the lesson
Every platform with this badge →Top 10K websiteAmong the world's 10,000 most visited sites (Tranco)+5
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How we check The site ranks in the world's 10,000 most visited on the Tranco list, a research-grade ranking.
Preply #4,646 worldwide
Every platform with this badge →10 years runningFounded at least 10 years ago+5
Why it matters Platforms that have lasted a decade are less likely to vanish with your balance.
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Preply Founded 2012
Every platform with this badge →Fully documentedFees, payouts, countries and company details all verified+15
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Every platform with this badge →Low cutTakes 10% or less of what you earn10
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How we check The highest percentage the platform names in its published fees is 10% or less.
Preply 18–33%
Every platform with this badge →Low payout barLets you cash out $10 or less5
Why it matters Small earnings are not left stuck in your account waiting for a high threshold.
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Preply PayPal none, Wise or bank $10, Payoneer $20-$23
Every platform with this badge →Loved appA mobile app rated 4.5 or higher5
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Every platform with this badge →20 years runningFounded at least 20 years ago5
Why it matters Two decades of paying people is a strong track record.
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Preply Founded 2012
Every platform with this badge →Public companyListed on a stock exchange, with audited filings5
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Can I join Preply?
Age, countries, equipment and how sign-up works
Yes, if you are 18 or older and live almost anywhere.
You need a computer, a webcam, a headset and reliable internet. Your profile and ID are reviewed before you start.
Enter your country and age in the quick check and we will tell you here whether Preply accepts you. Your answers stay on your device.
Check with my countryAge 18 or older
Not open in- A computer
- A webcam
- A headset
- Reliable internet
- A government ID
- Sign upFree
- Quick profile or ID reviewIncluding an ID check
- Do your first workJobs, tasks or sales
Good to know: Must be 18. Not open to residents of Iran, Sudan, Cuba, Syria, North Korea, Crimea, Russia, or Belarus. Profile review within 3 business days.
Preply's official requirements ↗Every platform you can join →
Apps and support
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How Preply compares
Against similar platforms in our directory
- Preply is the only one of the 34 tutoring platforms we track that pays out via Skrill.
- Founded in 2012, Preply has been running for about 14 years — longer than 25 of the 38 tutoring platforms we track with a known launch year.
Compared with the tutoring platforms in our directory. See them all →
Is Preply legit?
What we could verify about the company
Preply is a real, operating platform. What we could verify:
- Operating since 2012 (14 years)
- Headquartered in Barcelona, Spain
- Payment protection: Lesson payments are held by Preply until the student confirms the lesson
- Has a Wikipedia article
- Among the world's top 10,000 websites by traffic (Tranco rank #4,646)
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Preply in public records
Company filings, web traffic and app store data
- Website rank
- #4,646 worldwideAmong the top 10,000 sites (preply.com)
- Founders
- Kirill Bigai, Dmytro Voloshyn and Serge Lukyanov
Preply timeline
Founding, funding, milestones and news
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Founded
Preply founded by Kirill Bigai, Dmytro Voloshyn and Serge Lukyanov
Headquarters today: Barcelona, Spain
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Milestone
$15-25/hr English
Preply's official teach page says English tutors on the platform charge $15 to $25 per hour on average.
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Milestone
up to $550/week
Preply's teach page says most popular tutors earn up to $550 a week. Earnings depend on your rate, hours, and repeat students.
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Milestone
100,000+ tutors
Preply's January 2026 Series D press release says the platform connects more than 100,000 tutors with learners in 180 countries.
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Preply
How much does Preply charge?
Preply fees: 18-33% commission after the trial. Each new student's trial lesson is 100%.
How do you get paid on Preply?
Preply pays out via PayPal, Payoneer, Skrill and Wise (bank transfer). Minimum payout: PayPal none, Wise or bank $10, Payoneer $20-$23. Timing: On demand once balance clears.
Which countries is Preply available in?
Worldwide except Belarus, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, Sudan and Syria.
How much do people earn on Preply?
Preply's official teach page says English tutors on the platform charge $15 to $25 per hour on average. Preply's January 2026 Series D press release says the platform connects more than 100,000 tutors with learners in 180 countries. Individual earnings vary widely.
Is Preply legit?
Yes, Preply is a real, operating platform: operating since 2012 (14 years), headquartered in Barcelona, Spain and payment protection: Lesson payments are held by Preply until the student confirms the lesson. As with any platform, check its current terms before relying on it for income.
What are the best Preply alternatives?
Similar platforms include Cambly, italki, AmazingTalker and TeacherOn. Compare their fees and payouts in the alternatives section below.
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Preply alternatives
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italkiThe largest language tutoring marketplace, with professional teachers and community tutors across 150+ languages. Teachers set their own rates and schedules.
Fees 21% on single lessons, 15-19% on packages, 30% on group classes, trial lessons commission-freeitalki.com
AmazingTalkerA Taiwanese language and tutoring marketplace strong across Asia, where tutors set prices and students book trial lessons. AI matches students to tutors.
Fees Commission on lessonsamazingtalker.com
TeacherOnList yourself and get paid for online lessons in many subjects worldwide.
Fees 0% commission, tutors buy coins to contact studentsteacheron.com
NativeCampTeach English on demand to Japanese students with flexible hours.
Fees $2.50-9 per 25-min lessonnativecamp.net
VerblingA language tutoring platform owned by Busuu, where qualified teachers run lessons in its built-in video classroom. Teachers set their own rates.
Fees Commission 15%verbling.com