Lingoda offers live online classes with certified teachers. Cheevo provides AI-powered tutoring with interactive exercises. Two very different philosophies — here’s how to choose.
TL;DR
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Cheevo | Lingoda |
|---|---|---|
| Lesson format | ||
| Available 24/7 | ||
| Human teacher | ||
| Interactive exercises | ||
| Spaced repetition | ||
| CEFR certificates | ||
| Monthly cost |
How They Teach
Lingoda: Live Classes with Teachers
Structured online classes via video call. 60 minutes, CEFR-aligned curriculum (A1–C1), group format (3–5 students) or private 1-on-1.
Strengths
- Real human interaction and feedback
- CEFR certificates for visa/university
- Group classes with peer interaction
- Structured homework and materials
Limitations
- Expensive (80+ EUR/month for a few classes)
- Must book sessions at fixed times
- No vocabulary tracking or SRS
- At most 60 min/day of guided practice
- Group quality varies by session
Cheevo: AI Tutoring + Exercises
On-demand AI tutoring combining open conversation with interactive exercises. Any time, any duration, adapts to your level automatically.
Strengths
- Available 24/7 — 5 min or 2 hours
- Much cheaper (free tier or 19 CHF/month)
- Built-in FSRS spaced repetition
- Exercises generated in real time
- No scheduling or booking needed
Limitations
- No human teacher
- No official CEFR certificates
- Speaking practice doesn't match live conversation
The Cost Gap
This is where the difference is most stark:
Lingoda Group
~80–140
EUR/month for 4–8 classes
Cheevo Standard
19
CHF/month, daily practice
Cheevo Free
0
10 messages/week
For the cost of one Lingoda group class per week, you get daily practice on Cheevo’s Standard plan.
What Happens Between Sessions?
The gap most people ignore
Who Should Pick Which?
Pick Lingoda if you…
- Need CEFR certificates for work, visa, or university
- Value live human interaction and speaking practice
- Thrive with scheduled commitments
- Prefer group dynamics and learning with peers
Pick Cheevo if you…
- Want maximum practice for minimum cost
- Have an unpredictable schedule
- Want exercises and grammar drills alongside conversation
- Need systematic vocabulary review with SRS
- Are self-directed and don't need certification
Can You Use Both?
This is actually the strongest combo