42,470 tutors · 16 platforms
The most affordable quarter of English tutors charge $11 per hour or less: 6,434 tutors across 16 platforms. For comparison, the overall median is $18. Trial lessons typically cost $3.30. Native speakers charge a median of $18 per hour, versus $19 for non-native tutors.
2,421 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeAmazingTalker · South Africa
🎓 TESOL | Conversational Engli
English (South Africa) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Tanzania
🗣 Conversational English | Kid
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · South Africa
Math, English and Zulu.
English (South Africa) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · South Africa
Speaks:English Native, DutchA1
English (South Africa) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Malaysia
✨ Conversational English 👶
English (Malaysia) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Philippines
🎓 TESOL | Conversational Engli
English (Philippines) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
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NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎓 TESOL | Business English 💼
American English · Teaches B1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Nigeria
Passionate TEFL Teacher
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · South Africa
🎓 TESOL | Business English 💼
American English · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Nigeria
🎓 TESOL | Business English 💼
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Zimbabwe
🎓 TESOL | Business English 💼
American English · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Pakistan
🎓 TESOL | IELTS Trainer 🗣
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Nepal
🗣 Conversational English 👶
Teaches A2–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Sweden
🎓 TESOL | English for Kids
NativeAmazingTalker · South Africa
TEFL Certified | Business Eng
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Lesotho
Business English for work
British English · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Philippines
🗣 Conversational English | Kid
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · India
🎓 TESOL | Oral English 🗣
English (India) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Philippines
🎓 TESOL | Kids Conversation 🗣
American English · Teaches A2–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Philippines
🎓 TESOL | Conversational Engli
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · South Africa
TESOL | Conversational English
English (South Africa) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · United Kingdom
English language
British English · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Cameroon
conversational English
British English · Teaches C1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Philippines
Licensed Teacher| TOEFL
English (Philippines) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
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AmazingTalker has the lowest median price ($11), while italki offers the most choice (7,246 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| italki | 7,246 | $20 | $14–$26 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| AmazingTalker | 6,759 | $11 | $3.96–$22 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Cambly | 5,912 | from €24/month | — | 4.9★ | Not advertised | 30 min |
| NativeCamp | 5,300 | from ¥6,800/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial period | 25 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 5,057 | $17 | $11–$23 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| Engoo | 4,158 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| DMM英会話 | 1,900 | from ¥4,880/month | — | 4.9★ | Free trial period | 25 min |
| Apprentus | 1,348 | $29 | $20–$36 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Classgap | 1,293 | $18 | $12 –$23 | 4.9★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Cafetalk | 985 | $13 | $9.56–$18 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Preply | 965 | $30 | $24–$43 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Wiingy | 858 | $40 | $38–$41 | 4.6★ | Free trial (55 min) | 55 min |
| Verbling | 470 | $25 | $19–$35 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 101 | $60 | $49–$69 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 73 | $60 | $40–$80 | 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 |
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Philippines7,491 / 42,470
United States3,409 / 42,470United Kingdom2,865 / 42,470South Africa2,393 / 42,470
Japan1,090 / 42,470Nigeria830 / 42,470Taiwan797 / 42,470
Canada676 / 42,470SpeakDuo is launching 1:1 lessons with a small group of great teachers: fair pay, no race to the bottom on price, and students who already practise speaking every day. Leave your email and we'll be in touch.
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 October 3, 2026
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