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Cheap English tutors under $11 an hour

The most affordable quarter of English tutors charge $11 per hour or less: 7,318 tutors across 16 platforms. For comparison, the overall median is $18. Trial lessons typically cost $2.20. Native speakers charge a median of $17 per hour, versus $18 for non-native tutors.

$9.00/h
Median / hour
$6.74–$10
Typical range
$2.20
Trial lesson
7,318
on 16 platforms

Compare English tutors

636 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

Esenkosi

Esenkosi

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Improve Your English Fluency Through Real Conversation.

Native
3 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Zulu +1
★ 5.0 (34)
Replies to 100% of messages

English (South Africa) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
david

david

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Native
20 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
Spanish
★ 5.0 (34)
Replies to 100% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

Jay

Jay

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
Spanish +2
★ 5.0 (34)
Replies to 99% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

Brandee

Brandee

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Let's study English in a fun and relaxed environment!

Native
1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Japanese
★ 4.9 (36)
Replies to 100% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Teacher Sumera

Teacher Sumera

PakistanNative

italki · Pakistan

TEFL-Certified English Tutor|Speaking, Grammar,IELTS,Job Interview & Academic English for All Levels

Native
200+ lessons
Official exam examiner
Hindi +2
★ 4.9 (36)
Replies to 98% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Caroline

Caroline

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

certified TEFL 120 qualified and 3 years teaching english

Native
3 yrs · 200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
No other language listed
★ 4.9 (36)
Replies to 99% of messages

English (South Africa) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners

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Conrad

Conrad

CameroonNative

italki · Cameroon

Learn English & French the Fun Way!

Native
1,000+ lessons
None listed
French +4
★ 4.8 (40)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Teboho

Teboho

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Certified TEFL teacher with over 8 years experience

Native
8 yrs · 200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Afrikaans +1
★ 5.0 (33)
Replies to 99% of messages

English (South Africa) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Prudence

Prudence

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Friendly English Tutor For Beginners| Practice Speaking With Confidence🌍

Native
1 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (33)
Replies to 100% of messages

English (South Africa) · likely · Teaches B1

  • Beginners
Kazie

Kazie

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
Zulu
★ 5.0 (33)
Replies to 96% of messages

English (South Africa) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Alberto

Alberto

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Certified TEFL (Level 5 Diploma) teacher with over 3 years of teaching experience.

Native
3 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Afrikaans
★ 5.0 (32)
Replies to 100% of messages

English (South Africa) · likely · Teaches A2–C1

Yurika

Yurika

CameroonNative

italki · Cameroon

Native
10 yrs · 500+ lessons
CELTA
French
★ 4.9 (33)
Replies to 97% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Kaizen

Kaizen

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Lawyer|Entreprenuer|Author|120 Hour Advanced TEFL Qualified Teacher.

Native
200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
No other language listed
★ 4.9 (34)
Replies to 92% of messages

English (South Africa) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Beginners
Frank

Frank

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Spanish/English Tutor For Kids & Adults | Beginner Spanish (A1+–B1+) | Conversation & Grammar

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
Spanish +3
★ 5.0 (31)
Replies to 100% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Tasos

Tasos

United KingdomNative

italki · United Kingdom

Native speaker in English and Greek and fluent Spanish speaker with 3 years of experience teaching

Native
2 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
Greek +3
★ 5.0 (31)
Replies to 95% of messages

British English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
CHRISTY

CHRISTY

PhilippinesNative

italki · Philippines

🧡 Your Story Matters — (Talk freely, practice English naturally, and feel supported.)

Native
4 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
None listed
Filipino
★ 4.8 (35)
Replies to 100% of messages

English (Philippines) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Lindah

Lindah

ZimbabweNative

italki · Zimbabwe

Certified TESOL Teacher with a passion of helping people become the best version of themselves

Native
200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Russian
★ 4.9 (34)
Replies to 98% of messages

Teaches A1

  • Beginners
Kana

Kana

LesothoNative

italki · Lesotho

Fun and engaging English conversation with a certified teacher!

Native
3 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Chinese
★ 5.0 (30)
Replies to 98% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Beginners
Fisher

Fisher

United StatesNative

italki · United States

New teacher hoping to get your confidence up with casual fun conversations!

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
Spanish
★ 5.0 (30)
Replies to 95% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A2–C1

Kutlwano

Kutlwano

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
No other language listed
★ 4.9 (32)
Replies to 99% of messages

English (South Africa) · likely · Teaches B1–C2

Elchin

Elchin

AzerbaijanNative

italki · Azerbaijan

TESOL certified, specializing in improving the student’s fluency, confidence, pronunciation, grammar

Native
500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Russian
★ 5.0 (30)
Replies to 98% of messages

Teaches A1–C1

Manuela

Manuela

ItalyNative

italki · Italy

Native
20 yrs · 200+ lessons
Language degree
Italian +5
★ 4.9 (32)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C1

  • Beginners
Nomvuyo

Nomvuyo

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

TEFL Certified English Teacher| Speak English Fluently with Confidence

Native
2 yrs · 200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (30)
Replies to 100% of messages

English (South Africa) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Siviwe

Siviwe

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Speak English Naturally & Confidently | Supportive SA Tutor 🇿🇦

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
Zulu +2
★ 4.8 (34)
Replies to 99% of messages

English (South Africa) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep

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English tutors by platform

AmazingTalker is both the cheapest (median $9.24) and the biggest (7,546 tutors). Number of tutors, median hourly price and trial policy on each marketplace.

Tutors, prices and trial lessons by platform
PlatformTutorsMedian / hMiddle 50%Avg. ratingTrial lessonLesson length
AmazingTalker7,546$9.24$3.96–$205.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Tusclases / FindTutors7,470$17$11–$225.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
italki7,095$20$14–$275.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
NativeCamp5,966from ¥6,800/month—5.0★Free trial period25 min
Cambly5,759from €24/month—4.9★Not advertised30 min
Engoo4,607from $67/month—5.0★Free trial (25 min)25 min
Classgap1,603$17$12–$214.9★Free trial (20 min)60 min
Apprentus1,525$28$19–$364.9★No trial lessons60 min
DMM英会話1,335from ¥4,880/month—4.9★Free trial period25 min
Cafetalk1,060$13$9.47–$18—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Preply966$30$24–$435.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Wiingy876$40$38–$414.6★Free trial (55 min)55 min
Verbling479$25$19–$345.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
Tutor Hunt102$60$49–$694.9★No trial lessons60 min
Wyzant90$63$45–$845.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min
LanguaTalk46$28$24–$335.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)55 min

How much English tutors charge

Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.

All tutors
$18Middle 50% between $11 and $27, 28815 tutors
Native speakers
$17Middle 50% between $9.24 and $26, 12689 tutors
Non-native
$18Middle 50% between $12 and $28, 16126 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Prices by platform

Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.

AmazingTalker
$9.24Middle 50% between $3.96 and $20, 7546 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$17Middle 50% between $11 and $22, 7437 tutors
italki
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $27, 7095 tutors
Classgap
$17Middle 50% between $12 and $21, 1603 tutors
Apprentus
$28Middle 50% between $19 and $36, 1525 tutors
Cafetalk
$13Middle 50% between $9.47 and $18, 1051 tutors
Preply
$30Middle 50% between $24 and $43, 966 tutors
Wiingy
$40Middle 50% between $38 and $41, 876 tutors
Verbling
$25Middle 50% between $19 and $34, 479 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$60Middle 50% between $49 and $69, 102 tutors
Wyzant
$63Middle 50% between $45 and $84, 90 tutors
LanguaTalk
$28Middle 50% between $24 and $33, 45 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where English tutors are from

  • PhilippinesPhilippines7,930 / 46,525
  • United StatesUnited States4,041 / 46,525
  • United KingdomUnited Kingdom3,311 / 46,525
  • South AfricaSouth Africa2,738 / 46,525
  • JapanJapan1,127 / 46,525
  • NigeriaNigeria986 / 46,525
  • TaiwanTaiwan834 / 46,525
  • CanadaCanada825 / 46,525

English tutors: FAQ

The cheapest quarter of English tutors in our directory charge $11 per hour or less (7,318 tutors). Community tutors and non-native speakers are usually the most affordable, and many offer discounted trial lessons.

Across 28,815 English tutors with a listed price, the median is $18 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $5.28 and $39 per hour.

Yes. The median trial lesson costs $2.20. Trials are offered on AmazingTalker, italki, NativeCamp, Engoo, and Classgap, 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 November 13, 2026

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