Preply
3.5 / 5
An online tutoring marketplace where tutors teach languages and other subjects one-on-one and set their own hourly rates.
Monthly cost
$0Category
Freelance marketplaceLast updated
October 13, 2026Pros
- Free to join, with no upfront fees
- Set your own hourly rate and schedule
- Commission drops the more hours you teach
- Steady demand for language tutors
Cons
- Preply keeps 100% of every trial lesson with a new student
- Commission starts at 33% for new tutors
- Lots of competition on price
- You trade time for money
Verdict
Preply is a flexible way to earn by teaching what you know, especially a language.
The high starting commission gets better over time, so it rewards tutors who stick with it.
Questions
How much does Preply take?
Preply says it keeps 100% of every trial lesson with a new student. After that, commission starts at 33% for new tutors and goes down to 28% after 20 hours of teaching, and lower from there.
Does it cost anything to become a tutor?
No. Preply only charges commission once you start getting bookings.
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