Les N
NativeCafetalk · South Africa
General Conversation
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- Afrikaans
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Business
$7.65/h
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35,858 tutors · 16 platforms
Cheap English tutors under $10 an hour
The most affordable quarter of English tutors charge $10 per hour or less: 5,089 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.
$7.92/h
Median / hour
$6.00–$9.60
Typical range
$1.10
Trial lesson
5,089
on 16 platforms
Compare English tutors
270 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Mstella
NativeCafetalk · South Africa
For a relaxed, structured discussion on any subject, "Short Guided Conversation" is ideal.
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- Afrikaans
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Business
Muhammad S
NativeCafetalk · Pakistan
I will be your Children English teacher from ages 9 to 12
- Native
- 1 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- Urdu +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Business
- Kids
$6.37/h
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Micaela
NativeCafetalk · Germany
アカデミー＆トーナメント戦でもSports Athletesと堂々と会話しよう！
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Not listed
- Japanese
- No reviews yet
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EJD
NativeCafetalk · United States
English conversation, American culture, sports, discussion, intermediate English
- Native
- 16 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- Japanese
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
$9.18/h
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Nabi Monks
NativeCafetalk · Philippines
Discuss topics and improve your speaking skills!
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- Filipino +2
- No reviews yet
- Can take over a day
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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 |
| italki | 2,307 | $17 | $12–$24 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| DMM英会話 | 2,027 | from ¥4,880/month | — | 4.9★ | Free trial period | 25 min |
| Apprentus | 1,251 | $29 | $20–$36 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 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 |
| 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 $10 and $28, 19060 tutors
Native speakers
$15Middle 50% between $6.60 and $25, 7738 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $12 and $30, 11322 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 $24, 2307 tutors
Apprentus
$29Middle 50% between $20 and $36, 1251 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
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
- Philippines7,067 / 35,858
- United States2,197 / 35,858
- South Africa1,996 / 35,858
United Kingdom1,886 / 35,858
Japan1,036 / 35,858
Taiwan781 / 35,858
Nigeria767 / 35,858
Serbia572 / 35,858
English tutors: FAQ
The cheapest quarter of English tutors in our directory charge $10 per hour or less (5,089 tutors). Community tutors and non-native speakers are usually the most affordable, and many offer discounted trial lessons.
Across 19,060 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, italki, and DMM英会話, 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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