Online language lessons with a live teacher 2026: 5 services

Services from our ranking where you can take real-time lessons with a human teacher, not only an app. Listed in Score order with the key facts.

Best Language Learning Apps and Online Tutors 2026: Independent Ranking

  1. 1

    Babbel

    76/100
    Lessons with a human teacher
    Yes
    Free plan or free trial
    Yes
    Cheapest paid plan per month (or minimum lesson price)
    Not verified
    • Published refund policy
    • Real-time lessons with a human teacher
    • You can start for free
    • The company publishes learning efficacy research
  2. 2

    Rosetta Stone

    73/100
    Lessons with a human teacher
    Yes
    Free plan or free trial
    Yes
    Cheapest paid plan per month (or minimum lesson price)
    $19.99
    • Published refund policy
    • Many languages to learn
    • Real-time lessons with a human teacher
    • You can start for free
  3. 4

    Preply

    67/100
    Lessons with a human teacher
    Yes
    Free plan or free trial
    Not verified
    Cheapest paid plan per month (or minimum lesson price)
    Not verified
    • Published refund policy
    • Many languages to learn
    • Real-time lessons with a human teacher
    • The company publishes learning efficacy research
  4. 7

    Lingoda

    60/100
    Lessons with a human teacher
    Yes
    Free plan or free trial
    Yes
    Cheapest paid plan per month (or minimum lesson price)
    $89.99
    • Published refund policy
    • Real-time lessons with a human teacher
    • You can start for free
    • Levels map to the CEFR scale (A1–C2) or a certificate is issued
  5. 10

    italki

    58/100
    Lessons with a human teacher
    Yes
    Free plan or free trial
    Yes
    Cheapest paid plan per month (or minimum lesson price)
    Not verified
    • Many languages to learn
    • Real-time lessons with a human teacher
    • You can start for free
    • Automated speaking practice with feedback