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Nativeitalki · South Africa
- Native
- 20 lessons
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
English (South Africa) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
$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
Relebohile
Nativeitalki · South Africa
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- Zulu
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
English (South Africa) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Beginners
$10/h
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Nohrz
Nativeitalki · Philippines
🌟 Licensed Teacher | 14+ Years Experience | ESL & Conversation Specialist 🌟
- Native
- 14 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- Cebuano +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Kids
- Beginners
$6.00/h
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Olumide
Nativeitalki · Nigeria
- Native
- 8 years teaching
- None listed
- Yoruba +3
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$7.00/h
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Fanta
Nativeitalki · United States
English Language Tutor| Licensed Esthetician 💄Beauty & Wellness Enthusiast
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- Arabic +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Business
- Beginners
$5.00/h
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Neo
Nativeitalki · South Africa
IELTS Teacher with over 4 years experience
- Native
- 5 yrs · 1 lessons
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
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English (South Africa) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$6.00/h
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Sharissa
Nativeitalki · United States
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- Spanish
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Beginners
Ivy
Nativeitalki · Zimbabwe
Experienced, Skilled, Fun and Dedicated Tutor. Speak, Read and Learn within a short space of time!
- Native
- 10 yrs · 500+ lessons
- None listed
- French
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Beginners
$8.00/h
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italkitest3
Nativeitalki · Hong Kong SAR China
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- German +2
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 25% of messages
Australian English · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Salvador
Nativeitalki · United States
California Teacher with 6 years of experience
- Native
- 6 yrs · 6 lessons
- Teaching degree
- Spanish +7
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
American English · likely · Teaches A1–C1
- Kids
- Beginners
Mohammed
Nativeitalki · Saudi Arabia
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- None listed
- Arabic +2
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Beginners
$11/h
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Nicole
Nativeitalki · New Zealand
New Teacher - Conversational Practice (certification being completed for technical teaching)
- Native
- 8 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- Spanish
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 95% of messages
English (New Zealand) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
$9.00/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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