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Cheap English tutors under $11 an hour

The most affordable quarter of English tutors charge $11 per hour or less: 7,280 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
$6.75–$10
Typical range
$2.20
Trial lesson
7,280
on 16 platforms

Compare English tutors

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

Krishta

Krishta

United StatesNative

italki · United States

English Speaking and Grammar Tutor

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
Spanish +8
★ 3.9 (34)
Replies to 99% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Lelo

Lelo

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Certified TEFL teacher with over 4 years of experience.

Native
4 yrs · 36 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
No other language listed
★ 4.9 (15)
Replies to 96% of messages

English (South Africa) · likely · Teaches A1–B1

  • Business
  • Beginners
Mavis

Mavis

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
No other language listed
★ 4.9 (15)
Replies to 100% of messages

English (South Africa) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Teacher Lulue

Teacher Lulue

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Certified IELTS Teacher with over 3 years of experience. " "

Native
6 yrs · 500+ lessons
Teaching degree
Zulu
★ 4.9 (15)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Dea

Dea

PhilippinesNative

italki · Philippines

Master Pronunciation and Grammar -- Speak More Naturally, Faster

Native
100+ lessons
Professional teacher
Filipino +3
★ 4.9 (15)
Replies to 100% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Mokom

Mokom

CameroonNative

italki · Cameroon

Confident speaking|Conversation|Vocabulary |Language structure|Settling in a new country

Native
6 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
No other language listed
★ 4.7 (17)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners

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Innocentia

Innocentia

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Boost Your English Confidence | Fun & Supportive Lessons with a TEFL-Certified Teacher

Native
100+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Afrikaans +1
★ 5.0 (14)
Replies to 96% of messages

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

  • Business
Alexandra

Alexandra

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Need Help? I am Your Friendly Guide to Speaking English Naturally and Fluently !

Native
5 yrs · 200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Afrikaans +1
★ 5.0 (14)
Replies to 96% of messages

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

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Cornelius

Cornelius

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Certified TEFL Teacher with 5 years experience and other relevant experience such as Natural Health.

Native
5 yrs · 200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
No other language listed
★ 4.9 (15)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

Luvo

Luvo

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Luvo Gee

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
Zulu
★ 5.0 (13)
Replies to 90% of messages

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

  • Beginners
Eduardo

Eduardo

United StatesNative

italki · United States

What's on your mind?

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
Spanish +2
★ 5.0 (13)
Replies to 99% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A2–C2

Eba

Eba

NamibiaNative

italki · Namibia

Native English speaker who has over 3 years of experience in tutoring Beginner to Advanced

Native
3 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
German
★ 5.0 (13)
Replies to 97% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Beginners
Thulisile

Thulisile

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Certified ESL tutor who is ready to assist you in reaching your English goals

Native
50+ lessons
None listed
Zulu
★ 5.0 (13)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Shadrach

Shadrach

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Certified TEFL Teacher offering Business English and IELTS exam preparation.

Native
4 yrs · 200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
German +1
★ 5.0 (13)
Replies to 99% of messages

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

  • Exam prep
  • Business
Ahmed

Ahmed

Sierra LeoneNative

italki · Sierra Leone

English Language🎓 / Kur'an & Islamic Studies 🕋 TEFL CERTIFIED AND AFFABLE TUTOR 😍

Native
3 yrs · 200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Arabic +1
★ 5.0 (13)
Replies to 97% of messages

Teaches A1–B2

  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Business

Business

United KingdomNative

italki · United Kingdom

Business English Specialist with over 20 years International Corporate World Experience

Native
7 yrs · 49 lessons
None listed
No other language listed
★ 4.9 (14)
Replies to 95% of messages

British English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
Kiran

Kiran

BrazilNative

italki · Brazil

TEFL/TESOL/DELF/DALF C2/CELPE-BRAS CERTIFIED

Native
200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Portuguese +2
★ 4.7 (15)
Replies to 91% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Thayra

Thayra

PhilippinesNative

italki · Philippines

Friendly English Tutor | Daily Conversation, Travel & Business English

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
Filipino +1
★ 5.0 (12)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches B1–B2

  • Business
  • Beginners
James

James

PhilippinesNative

italki · Philippines

🌟 Certified TEFL Tutor | Speak English with Confidence!

Native
2 yrs · 22 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Filipino +3
★ 5.0 (12)
Replies to 100% of messages

English (Philippines) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Teacher Yan

Teacher Yan

PhilippinesNative

italki · Philippines

ESL Teacher for Daily English conversations

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
Filipino
★ 5.0 (12)
Replies to 95% of messages

Teaches A1

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Axel

Axel

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Conversation partner for English 🇺🇸 practice or English-Spanish Crosstalk

Native
50+ lessons
None listed
Spanish
★ 5.0 (12)
Replies to 98% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches B1–C2

Rose

Rose

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Native
50+ lessons
Teaching degree
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (12)
Replies to 100% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A2–C2

Mercy

Mercy

NigeriaNative

italki · Nigeria

BSc. Edu, TEFL Certified, Expert in Vocabulary, Pronunciation, Grammar & Conversational English

Native
200+ lessons
Teaching degree
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (12)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Tsoanelo

Tsoanelo

LesothoNative

italki · Lesotho

Friendly TEFL Certified tutor with 5 years of experience

Native
5 yrs · 200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
No other language listed
★ 4.9 (13)
Replies to 96% of messages

Teaches B1–C2

  • Business
  • Kids

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English tutors by platform

AmazingTalker is both the cheapest (median $9.24) and the biggest (7,521 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
AmazingTalker7,521$9.24$3.96–$205.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Tusclases / FindTutors7,225$17$11–$225.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
italki7,096$20$14–$275.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
NativeCamp5,961from ¥6,800/month—5.0★Free trial period25 min
Cambly5,753from €24/month—4.9★Not advertised30 min
Engoo4,608from $67/month—5.0★Free trial (25 min)25 min
Classgap1,601$17$12–$214.9★Free trial (20 min)60 min
Apprentus1,512$28$19–$364.9★No trial lessons60 min
DMM英会話1,332from ¥4,880/month—4.9★Free trial period25 min
Cafetalk1,059$13$9.47–$18—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Preply966$30$24–$435.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Wiingy873$40$38–$414.6★Free trial (55 min)55 min
Verbling478$25$19–$345.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
Tutor Hunt102$61$50–$704.9★No trial lessons60 min
Wyzant90$62$45–$805.0★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, 28526 tutors
Native speakers
$17Middle 50% between $9.24 and $26, 12681 tutors
Non-native
$18Middle 50% between $12 and $28, 15845 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, 7521 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$17Middle 50% between $11 and $22, 7192 tutors
italki
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $27, 7096 tutors
Classgap
$17Middle 50% between $12 and $21, 1601 tutors
Apprentus
$28Middle 50% between $19 and $36, 1512 tutors
Cafetalk
$13Middle 50% between $9.47 and $18, 1050 tutors
Preply
$30Middle 50% between $24 and $43, 966 tutors
Wiingy
$40Middle 50% between $38 and $41, 873 tutors
Verbling
$25Middle 50% between $19 and $34, 478 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$61Middle 50% between $50 and $70, 102 tutors
Wyzant
$62Middle 50% between $45 and $80, 90 tutors
LanguaTalk
$28Middle 50% between $24 and $33, 45 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where English tutors are from

  • PhilippinesPhilippines7,926 / 46,223
  • United StatesUnited States4,039 / 46,223
  • United KingdomUnited Kingdom3,310 / 46,223
  • South AfricaSouth Africa2,736 / 46,223
  • JapanJapan1,128 / 46,223
  • NigeriaNigeria985 / 46,223
  • TaiwanTaiwan832 / 46,223
  • CanadaCanada823 / 46,223

English tutors: FAQ

The cheapest quarter of English tutors in our directory charge $11 per hour or less (7,280 tutors). Community tutors and non-native speakers are usually the most affordable, and many offer discounted trial lessons.

Across 28,526 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 12, 2026

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