Comparison
italki vs Lingoda
Side-by-side details from each company's review page. Pay shown as "Not confirmed" means our saved pay figures disagree.
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| italki review | Lingoda review | |
|---|---|---|
| Reported pay | $15/hr | $10/hr |
| Official pay / fees (checked 2026-11-01) | italki Help and Support: "Commission fees: Trial 0%, Single Lesson 21%, 5-Lesson Package 19%, 10-Lesson Package 17%, 15-Lesson Package 15%, 20-Lesson Package 15%, Group Class 30%. (Teachers set their own prices.)" | No official public statement found |
| Hires | ALL NATIONALITIES | NATIVES |
| Qualifications | TESOL | Degree |
| Students | A combination of: Kids | Adults |
| Listing status | OPEN | OPEN |
| Community score | 24 | -1 |
| Teacher reviews | No teacher reviews yet | No teacher reviews yet |
| On these lists | Hire non-native speakers, Hire South Africans, Teach kids, Highest paying, Top voted by teachers, TEFL / TESOL / CELTA, TESOL accepted | Teach adults, Highest paying, Teach Spanish, Teach French, Teach German, European students |
FAQ
Common questions
Does italki or Lingoda pay more?
italki lists the higher rate: italki $15/hr, Lingoda $10/hr. Confirm current rates on each company's site.
Who do italki and Lingoda hire?
italki: ALL NATIONALITIES (qualifications: TESOL). Lingoda: NATIVES (qualifications: Degree).
Which has the higher community score?
italki has a community score of 24 and Lingoda has -1. Scores come from teacher votes on each review page.
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