Luisa C.
Preply · Mozambique
Friendly English Tutor Helping You Shine in every Conversation.
- Fluent (C2)
- 5 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- Portuguese
- ★ 5.0 (76)
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$12/h
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25,070 tutors · 16 platforms
Cheap English tutors under $13 an hour
The most affordable quarter of English tutors charge $13 per hour or less: 2,860 tutors across 16 platforms. For comparison, the overall median is $20. Trial lessons typically cost $0. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$11/h
Median / hour
$9.18–$12
Typical range
$0
Trial lesson
2,860
on 16 platforms
Compare English tutors
10 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Erick L.
Preply · El Salvador
Boost Your English Skills with a Passionate Tutor!
- Advanced (C1)
- 2 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Spanish
- ★ 5.0 (48)
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$12/h
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Aleksandar S.
Preply · Serbia
📖 General & Business English Specialist | 🎓 TEFL Level 5 Diploma & Advanced Business English Certificate | 🎙️ Fluent American Accent | 📚 Grammar & Vocabulary I…
- Fluent (C2)
- 6 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Serbian
- ★ 5.0 (37)
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- Business
$12/h
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Norwin O.
Preply · El Salvador
Your personalized path to English fluency starts here.
- Advanced (C1)
- 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Spanish
- ★ 5.0 (30)
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$12/h
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Camila Á.
Preply · Costa Rica
I can teach you English at your own pace, we'll have fun classes based on the study method you learn best. I'd like to focus on your pronunciation and fluency…
- Advanced (C1)
- 5 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- Spanish
- ★ 5.0 (28)
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$12/h
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Sabrina M.
Preply · Argentina
EFL teacher
- Fluent (C2)
- 4 yrs · 44 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- Spanish
- ★ 5.0 (2)
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$12/h
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Ezequiel L.
Preply · Argentina
Learn to be more fluent and excel in job interviews
- Advanced (C1)
- 50+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- Spanish
- ★ 5.0 (1)
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$12/h
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Vivian S.
Preply · Colombia
CELTA-Certified English Teacher | Personalized Lessons for Kids & Adults | Read my profile to learn more!
- Fluent (C2)
- 10 yrs · 3 lessons
- Professional teacher
- Spanish +2
- ★ 5.0 (1)
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- Kids
$12/h
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Julio C.
Preply · Colombia
English tutor for curious minds and future confident speakers!
- Advanced (C1)
- 8 yrs · 4 lessons
- Professional teacher
- Spanish +1
- No reviews yet
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$12/h
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Sindy D.
Preply · Colombia
Certified B.Ed. Educator (10+ Yrs) | Fun, Creative & Natural English for Kids & Teens!
- Advanced (C1)
- 10 yrs · 9 lessons
- Professional teacher
- Spanish
- No reviews yet
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- Kids
$12/h
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English tutors by platform
Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($13), while Cambly offers the most choice (4,913 tutors). Number of tutors, median hourly price and trial policy on each marketplace.
| Platform | Tutors | Median / h | Middle 50% | Avg. rating | Trial lesson | Lesson length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambly | 4,913 | from €24/month | — | 4.9★ | Not advertised | 30 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 4,405 | $17 | $10–$24 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| Engoo | 4,013 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| NativeCamp | 3,573 | from ¥6,800/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial period | 25 min |
| DMM英会話 | 1,395 | from ¥4,880/month | — | 4.9★ | Free trial period | 25 min |
| Classgap | 1,218 | $18 | $12–$23 | 4.9★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Preply | 965 | $30 | $24–$43 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 960 | $13 | $9.56–$18 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| italki | 858 | $16 | $12–$23 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Wiingy | 857 | $40 | $38–$41 | 4.6★ | Free trial (55 min) | 55 min |
| AmazingTalker | 751 | $20 | $9.24–$28 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Apprentus | 506 | $29 | $20–$38 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Verbling | 453 | $25 | $19–$35 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 99 | $60 | $49–$69 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 59 | $60 | $40–$75 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 45 | $28 | $24–$33 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
How much English tutors charge
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
All tutors
$20Middle 50% between $13 and $31, 11158 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $30, 3069 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $13 and $32, 8089 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Tusclases / FindTutors
$17Middle 50% between $10 and $24, 4392 tutors
Classgap
$18Middle 50% between $12 and $23, 1218 tutors
Preply
$30Middle 50% between $24 and $43, 965 tutors
Cafetalk
$13Middle 50% between $9.56 and $18, 955 tutors
italki
$16Middle 50% between $12 and $23, 858 tutors
Wiingy
$40Middle 50% between $38 and $41, 857 tutors
AmazingTalker
$20Middle 50% between $9.24 and $28, 751 tutors
Apprentus
$29Middle 50% between $20 and $38, 506 tutors
Verbling
$25Middle 50% between $19 and $35, 453 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$60Middle 50% between $49 and $69, 99 tutors
Wyzant
$60Middle 50% between $40 and $75, 59 tutors
LanguaTalk
$28Middle 50% between $24 and $33, 45 tutors
Where English tutors are from
Philippines5,053 / 25,070
United States1,408 / 25,070
United Kingdom1,350 / 25,070
Japan825 / 25,070
South Africa788 / 25,070- Serbia506 / 25,070
Canada275 / 25,070
Nigeria250 / 25,070
English tutors: FAQ
The cheapest quarter of English tutors in our directory charge $13 per hour or less (2,860 tutors). Community tutors and non-native speakers are usually the most affordable, and many offer discounted trial lessons.
Across 11,158 English tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $7.04 and $41 per hour.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $0. Trials are offered on Engoo, NativeCamp, DMM英会話, Classgap, and Preply, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.
We read the public profile of every tutor listed on the marketplaces we cover and refresh it daily. Prices are converted to US dollars at European Central Bank rates and normalised to a 60-minute lesson. Platforms can't pay to rank higher.
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How we collect this data
We collect public profile facts (name, photo, languages, price, rating) from tutoring marketplaces and refresh them daily. Prices are normalised to a 60-minute lesson in US dollars. Ratings and reviews belong to each marketplace. Subscription platforms have no per-tutor price.
Updated September 28, 2026
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