Preply keeps 100% of every trial lesson with each new student, so new tutors work unpaid first sessions
help.preply.com · 2026Is Preply legit?
Here are the facts for United States. We don’t give a verdict — you decide.
Checked 24 Sep 2026 · every fact has a source below
Online tutoring
Not clearTutors set their own hourly/lesson price (no fixed rate). Net = price minus commission: e.g. $10/h rate nets $6.70 for a new tutor and $8.20 at 400+ hours (official example). Trial lessons with each new student pay the tutor $0. Preply doesn’t state a rate we can turn into your money.
Fee33%Summary: '100% of every trial lesson ... then 33% commission for 0-20 hours taught'; the 100% trial fee is a one-off on the first lesson only, so the recurring starting commission a new worker pays is 33%.No one should ask you to pay to work.
Entry testYesAge 18+; desktop-only registration; 8-section profile incl. intro video, reviewed within ~5 business days. No test per se but profile review can reject (profile quality, low subject demand). ID verification requirement not confirmed this session.
Payouts that work in United States
PayPalPayoneerWiseBank transferOther (see note)
HoursNot stated
Risks people report
Applications can be rejected when the chosen subject has low learner demand (common for saturated subjects such as English)
help.preply.com · 2026Sources: Preply commission model - Preply Help Center (official page, checked 24 Sep 2026); How to withdraw your earnings - Preply Help Center (official page, checked 24 Sep 2026); Register to teach on Preply - Preply Help Center (official page, checked 24 Sep 2026); When and how you get paid for lessons - Preply Help Center (official page, checked 24 Sep 2026); Preply commission breakdown 2026 (third-party) (third-party, checked 24 Sep 2026)