Cambly vs Lingoda

Cambly is an English-learning service built around conversations with tutors, with private one-to-one and group lessons. Learners can access English-speaking tutors 24/7. Lesson videos include personalized feedback and an interactive transcript for reviewing mistakes or returning to specific moments. Between lessons, personalized activities offer vocabulary, articles designed for the learner’s level, and speaking and pronunciation practice. Cambly Pro adds structured lessons tailored to goals, targeted feedback, and self-study recommendations; Cambly describes it as an option for exam preparation and career or academic advancement. Organizations can provide teams with individual online lessons and a course library that includes Business English. The service is available on Android, iOS, macOS, web, and Windows; mobile lessons require the app. A trial lesson costs $1 and provides 30 minutes with a native-speaking tutor. Listed starting prices are $17 a month for Small groups, $39 a month for Private+, and $56 a month for Pro. Billing interval and lesson frequency vary by selected plan.

Lingoda is an online language school offering live classes led by professional teachers. It provides English, Business English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish courses, with levels varying by language. Students choose private lessons or small groups of three to five learners. Lingoda describes its in-house curriculum as CEFR-recognized and combines classes with practice lessons; native-level teachers provide personalized feedback. Classes are available 24/7, and the service recommends booking seven days ahead for preferred times. Lessons use Zoom for the full 60-minute class. The mobile app supports booking and class management, practice exercises, vocabulary lists, flashcards, and progress tracking. Lingobot offers AI practice for Spanish A1–B1 and German A1. A seven-day trial includes three group classes or one private class, and subscriptions can be refunded within 14 days minus classes taken. Lingoda runs on web, iOS, and Android. Paid plans start with five private classes at €59.99 a month, billed every four weeks.