Tech riderRev. 30 Sept 2026

italki

Ch 077.0of 29 Online Tutoring Platforms

1Runs onAndroid, iOS, Web
2Costsfree trial
3Tutor selectionmarketplace
4Lesson formatone to one
5Trial or intro sessionYes
6Subject coverageLanguages; conversation; business; grammar; creative writing; exam preparation
7Mobile appsYes

7 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: italki.com, play.google.com

Overview

italki connects language learners with teachers for private video-call tutoring. Its app lists more than 150 languages with native teachers, and students can choose teachers by interest, specialization or accent. Lesson lengths are 30, 45, 60 or 90 minutes, with teachers able to tailor material to levels A1 through C2. Topics include conversation, business, grammar, creative writing and exam preparation; some teachers use books, videos or cards. Students pay per class and can buy credits or class packages. Listed teacher-set prices are less than $10 per class for qualified teachers and less than $5 for tutors, with three trial classes listed for less than $5 each. Lessons can use italki Classroom, Skype, Zoom or another platform. A free community supports questions, language practice and exchanges with other students. italki is available on Android, iOS and the web. Google Play lists more than 5 million downloads and says data is encrypted in transit, not shared with third parties, and deletable on request; developer-provided privacy details may vary by use, region and age.

Who it is for

italki suits learners seeking one-to-one language lessons with a choice of teacher, topic and lesson length. Its free community also offers a way to practice with other students.

What is good

More than 150 languages are listed.
Choose lessons from four listed durations.
Teachers can tailor lessons to A1–C2 levels.
Free community supports practice and exchanges.
Available on Android, iOS and web.

What to know first

Students pay per class.
Teacher-set prices vary.
Privacy details may vary by use, region and age.

Verdict

italki combines individual tutoring with a free practice community and flexible lesson formats. Lessons are paid per class, with listed trial classes and teacher-set prices.

italki plans and pricing

All plans

Private language lessons Not published Per class; teacher-set prices Qualified teachers: less than $10 per class · Tutors: less than $5 per class · Three trial classes for less than $5 each play.google.com · 30 Sept 2026

Compared on online tutoring platforms

Free plan: Yesitalki.com
Tutor selection: marketplaceitalki.com
Lesson format: one_to_oneitalki.com
Trial or intro session: Yesitalki.com
Subject coverage: Languages; conversation; business; grammar; creative writing; exam preparationitalki.com
Mobile apps: Yesitalki.com

Facts

What it does: italki connects language learners with teachers for private video-call tutoring.play.google.com · 30 Sept 2026
Language range: The app listing says more than 150 languages are available with native teachers.play.google.com · 30 Sept 2026
Flexible lesson length: Students can choose class durations of 30, 45, 60, or 90 minutes.play.google.com · 30 Sept 2026
Lesson formats: Teachers can tailor lessons to levels A1 through C2 and offer topics such as conversation, business, grammar, creative writing, and exam preparation.play.google.com · 30 Sept 2026
Payment model: Students pay per class and can buy credits or class packages.play.google.com · 30 Sept 2026
Free community: The app describes a free community for asking questions, practicing languages, and language exchanges with other students.play.google.com · 30 Sept 2026
Supported class platforms: Online classes can use italki Classroom, Skype, Zoom, or another platform.play.google.com · 30 Sept 2026
Teacher selection: Learners can choose teachers by interests, specialization, or accent, and some teachers use books, videos, or cards in lessons.play.google.com · 30 Sept 2026
Android availability: The italki app is available on Google Play and has more than 5 million downloads listed.play.google.com · 30 Sept 2026
iOS availability: The iPhone and iPad app is listed as free with in-app purchases.apps.apple.com · 30 Sept 2026
Security and privacy: Google Play says the app encrypts data in transit, does not share data with third parties, and lets users request data deletion; the developer-provided information may vary by use, region, and age.play.google.com · 30 Sept 2026
Support: The app listing provides support at [email protected].play.google.com · 30 Sept 2026