Damien
Nativeitalki · Portugal
- Native
- 1 yrs · 8 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- Portuguese +2
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$10/h
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46,223 tutors · 16 platforms
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.
Native
Donnay
Nativeitalki · South Africa
TEFL-Certified English Teacher from South Africa – 5+ Years’ Experience with Kids & Adults
- Native
- 5 yrs · 32 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- Afrikaans
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 89% of messages
English (South Africa) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Kids
- Beginners
$8.00/h
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Nathan
Nativeitalki · Australia
Australian English Teacher Living in Japan 🦘🇯🇵
- Native
- 5 lessons
- None listed
- Japanese
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Australian English · likely · Teaches A1–C1
- Beginners
$10/h
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John
Nativeitalki · United States
Native English Teacher Living in Mexico
- Native
- 13 lessons
- None listed
- Spanish +3
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Business
- Beginners
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Anesuishe
Nativeitalki · Zimbabwe
Unlock Your English Potential | 6+ Years of IELTS, TOEIC & PTE Success
- Native
- 6 yrs · 4 lessons
- None listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 3.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C1
- Exam prep
$10/h
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Anthony
Nativeitalki · United States
Learn Germanic Languages Better: Unlock them through English, Etymology, & Conversation 🚀
- Native
- 4 lessons
- None listed
- German +6
- ★ 1.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Business
- Beginners
$10/h
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Rachael
Nativeitalki · United States
Certified English tutor with over 6 years of experience.
- Native
- 6 yrs · 5 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Business
- Beginners
$10/h
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Dom
Nativeitalki · United States
Speak English with Confidence | Practical Conversation & Real-Life English
- Native
- 2 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- Japanese
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
American English · likely · Teaches A2–B2
- Everyday admin & immigration
$9.33/h
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Brandon
Nativeitalki · Canada
- Native
- 2 yrs · 1 lessons
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 60% of messages
Canadian English · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$10/h
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Maria
Nativeitalki · Philippines
Certified IELTS, TOEIC, TOEFL and Callan Method Teacher with over 8 years of experience.
- Native
- 8 yrs · 28 lessons
- Official exam examiner
- Spanish +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 98% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$10/h
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Marcos
Nativeitalki · United States
Certified IELTS Teacher with over 7 years of experience!
- Native
- 7 years teaching
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- Spanish
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$10/h
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Hannah
Nativeitalki · Philippines
- Native
- 7 years teaching
- Teaching degree
- Filipino
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Kids
- Beginners
$10/h
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Paulo
Nativeitalki · Brazil
English Conversation For Fluency and Confidence. Natural Method Tutor.
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- Portuguese +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
American English · likely · Teaches A1–C1
$10/h
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Lei
Nativeitalki · Philippines
Certified TEFL with TEYL teacher with over 9 years of teaching experience
- Native
- 9 years teaching
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Kids
- Beginners
$10/h
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yahya
Nativeitalki · Pakistan
I have mastered the art of accent reduction, come join me ! promiss you will not regret !!!
- Native
- New tutor
- Other certificate · verified
- Russian +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
$8.00/h
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Dorantine
Nativeitalki · Cameroon
Achieve Real English Progress and Take Your English to the Next Level! TEFL-Certified Tutor
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- French
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B1
$10/h
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Walker
Nativeitalki · United States
- Native
- 10 lessons
- Professional teacher
- Spanish
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 77% of messages
American English · likely · Teaches A1–C1
- Beginners
$11/h
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ALPHINE
Nativeitalki · Kenya
Conversational Swahili and English| TEFL Certified tutor |2 years teaching experience
- Native
- 2 yrs · 7 lessons
- None listed
- Swahili
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 75% of messages
English (Kenya) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
- Business
- Beginners
$6.00/h
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Ahmed
Nativeitalki · Algeria
French / English Speaking Practice | Build Confidence & Prepare for TCF Canada
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- None listed
- Arabic +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
$9.00/h
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Ms. Katia
Nativeitalki · United States
Native English Teacher - Relaxing and Fun Conversations
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- Spanish
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
American English · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Beginners
$7.00/h
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Teacher Issa
Nativeitalki · Philippines
CERTIFIED TEACHER | 3 YEARS EXPERIENCE | KIDS' COURSE | CONVERSATIONAL ENGLISH | BUSINESS ENGLISH
- Native
- 3 yrs · 1 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- Filipino
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 75% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
Teacher Kat
Nativeitalki · South Africa
Certified TEFL Teacher| Near B.Ed. Graduate| Experienced & Passionate Educator
- Native
- New tutor
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
English (South Africa) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Kids
- Beginners
$7.00/h
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Teacher Trish
Nativeitalki · South Africa
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
English (South Africa) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
- Business
- Beginners
$10/h
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Mart
Nativeitalki · Nigeria
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Professional teacher
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$10/h
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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.
| Platform | Tutors | Median / h | Middle 50% | Avg. rating | Trial lesson | Lesson length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AmazingTalker | 7,521 | $9.24 | $3.96–$20 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 7,225 | $17 | $11–$22 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| italki | 7,096 | $20 | $14–$27 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| NativeCamp | 5,961 | from ¥6,800/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial period | 25 min |
| Cambly | 5,753 | from €24/month | — | 4.9★ | Not advertised | 30 min |
| Engoo | 4,608 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Classgap | 1,601 | $17 | $12–$21 | 4.9★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Apprentus | 1,512 | $28 | $19–$36 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| DMM英会話 | 1,332 | from ¥4,880/month | — | 4.9★ | Free trial period | 25 min |
| Cafetalk | 1,059 | $13 | $9.47–$18 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Preply | 966 | $30 | $24–$43 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Wiingy | 873 | $40 | $38–$41 | 4.6★ | Free trial (55 min) | 55 min |
| Verbling | 478 | $25 | $19–$34 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 102 | $61 | $50–$70 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 90 | $62 | $45–$80 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 46 | $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
$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
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
Where English tutors are from
- Philippines7,926 / 46,223
- United States4,039 / 46,223
United Kingdom3,310 / 46,223- South Africa2,736 / 46,223
Japan1,128 / 46,223- Nigeria985 / 46,223
Taiwan832 / 46,223- Canada823 / 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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