Ishmael
Nativeitalki · Ghana
Certified TEFL certificate holder with over three years of teaching experience.
- Native
- 28 lessons
- Not listed
- Russian +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B1
- Beginners
Page language: English
34,491 tutors · 16 platforms
Cheap English tutors under $9.24 an hour
The most affordable quarter of English tutors charge $9.24 per hour or less: 4,494 tutors across 16 platforms. For comparison, the overall median is $18. Trial lessons typically cost $1.10. Native speakers charge a median of $15 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$7.00/h
Median / hour
$5.68–$8.00
Typical range
$1.10
Trial lesson
4,494
on 16 platforms
Compare English tutors
79 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Chahinez
Nativeitalki · Algeria
Mae g'ovannen mellon nin !✨️
- Native
- 25 lessons
- Not listed
- Arabic +3
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–B2
$9.00/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Martha
Nativeitalki · South Africa
Passionate, Supportive and Friendly English tutor! Lets achieve your goals
- Native
- 8 lessons
- Not listed
- Afrikaans
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 93% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Beginners
$5.33/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Mapalo
Nativeitalki · Lesotho
TEFL-Certified Tutor |2+ Years Experience|Friendly and Relaxed Lessons 快乐学习
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$7.00/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Jennalee
Nativeitalki · South Africa
Fun and Enganging Duth and English Teacher
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- Afrikaans +2
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 85% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Business
- Beginners
$6.00/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Thandeka
Nativeitalki · South Africa
Boost confidence and improve your fluency with a TEFL certified tutor with 3 years experience!
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- Afrikaans +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
$8.67/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
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Bleck
Nativeitalki · Cameroon
Practical English for Real Conversations, Work, and Exams
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- French
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
$9.00/h
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English tutors by platform
AmazingTalker is both the cheapest (median $11) and the biggest (6,459 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 | 6,459 | $11 | $5.28–$22 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Cambly | 5,785 | from €24/month | — | 4.9★ | Not advertised | 30 min |
| NativeCamp | 4,955 | from ¥6,800/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial period | 25 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 4,405 | $17 | $10–$24 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| Engoo | 4,013 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| DMM英会話 | 2,027 | from ¥4,880/month | — | 4.9★ | Free trial period | 25 min |
| italki | 1,356 | $17 | $12–$23 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Classgap | 1,218 | $18 | $12–$23 | 4.9★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Preply | 965 | $30 | $24–$43 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 960 | $13 | $9.56–$18 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Wiingy | 857 | $40 | $38–$41 | 4.6★ | Free trial (55 min) | 55 min |
| Apprentus | 835 | $29 | $22–$38 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Verbling | 453 | $25 | $19–$35 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 99 | $60 | $49–$69 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 59 | $60 | $40–$75 | 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 |
How much English tutors charge
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
All tutors
$18Middle 50% between $9.24 and $28, 17693 tutors
Native speakers
$15Middle 50% between $6.60 and $25, 7060 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $11 and $30, 10633 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
AmazingTalker
$11Middle 50% between $5.28 and $22, 6459 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$17Middle 50% between $10 and $24, 4392 tutors
italki
$17Middle 50% between $12 and $23, 1356 tutors
Classgap
$18Middle 50% between $12 and $23, 1218 tutors
Preply
$30Middle 50% between $24 and $43, 965 tutors
Cafetalk
$13Middle 50% between $9.56 and $18, 955 tutors
Wiingy
$40Middle 50% between $38 and $41, 857 tutors
Apprentus
$29Middle 50% between $22 and $38, 835 tutors
Verbling
$25Middle 50% between $19 and $35, 453 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$60Middle 50% between $49 and $69, 99 tutors
Wyzant
$60Middle 50% between $40 and $75, 59 tutors
LanguaTalk
$28Middle 50% between $24 and $33, 45 tutors
Where English tutors are from
Philippines7,038 / 34,491
United States1,991 / 34,491- South Africa1,864 / 34,491
United Kingdom1,766 / 34,491
Japan1,031 / 34,491
Taiwan781 / 34,491
Nigeria755 / 34,491
Serbia571 / 34,491
English tutors: FAQ
The cheapest quarter of English tutors in our directory charge $9.24 per hour or less (4,494 tutors). Community tutors and non-native speakers are usually the most affordable, and many offer discounted trial lessons.
Across 17,693 English tutors with a listed price, the median is $18 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $3.96 and $40 per hour.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $1.10. Trials are offered on AmazingTalker, NativeCamp, Engoo, DMM英会話, and italki, 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 September 29, 2026
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