Šimon
italki · Czechia
Community tutor with real experience in taking the Cambridge English exam
- Fluent (C2)
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Czech +1
- No reviews yet
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Teaches B1–C2
- Exam prep
$12/h
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26,207 tutors · 16 platforms
Cheap English tutors under $13 an hour
The most affordable quarter of English tutors charge $13 per hour or less: 2,893 tutors across 16 platforms. For comparison, the overall median is $20. Trial lessons typically cost $0. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$11/h
Median / hour
$9.48–$12
Typical range
$0
Trial lesson
2,893
on 16 platforms
Compare English tutors
302 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Osama
italki · Egypt
**PhD English Teacher | 25+ Years of Experience | Speak English with Confidence**
- Fluent (C2)
- 1 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Arabic
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 50% of messages
Teaches A1–B1
- Beginners
$10/h
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Ahmed
Nativeitalki · Egypt
Experienced English tutor with 4 years of experience, speak English confidently while enjoying
- Native
- 22 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Arabic +2
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Business
- Beginners
$13/h
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Luna
italki · China
- Fluent (C2)
- New tutor
- Teaching degree · verified
- Chinese
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Kids
Olesia
italki · Russia
TEFL-Certified English Tutor | General & Business English
- Fluent (C2)
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Russian +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Business
$12/h
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Teacher Johny
italki · Philippines
Speak English Confidently | Patient ESL Teacher for Beginners & Conversation
- Fluent (C2)
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Filipino
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Beginners
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Nativeitalki · Hong Kong SAR China
Cantonese teacher with five years of teaching experience
- Native
- 20 lessons
- Not listed
- Cantonese +2
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Beginners
$13/h
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Adam
Nativeitalki · United Kingdom
Native English language tutor
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Thai
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1
- Beginners
$10/h
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Aqsa
italki · Pakistan
Helping You Speak English Naturally, Comfortably & Confidently
- Fluent (C2)
- 14 lessons
- Not listed
- Urdu +2
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–B2
$5.00/h
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Dany
Nativeitalki · Mexico
- Native
- New tutor
- Other certificate · verified
- Spanish
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A2–B1
- Kids
$12/h
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Mahram
italki · Tajikistan
- Fluent (C2)
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- Russian
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches B1–C1
Michael
Nativeitalki · Australia
Highly engaging pronunciation coaching, conversation classes and practical grammar exercises.
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- Portuguese
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C1
$12/h
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Dr. Max
italki · Russia
Not your language nanny. Russian (A2+) for self-motivated, curious minds who bring their own ideas.
- Fluent (C2)
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Russian +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
$10/h
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Ms. Katia
Nativeitalki · United States
Native English Teacher - Relaxed and Fun Conversation (A1-A2)
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Spanish
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
$7.00/h
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Khadim
Nativeitalki · Pakistan
English Test Preparation, Pashto & Urdu Conversation| IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, OET, Cambridge & Duolingo
- Native
- 29 lessons
- Not listed
- Urdu +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$13/h
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Anastasia
italki · United Arab Emirates
🌍 English for Life — Travel, Work, Study & Fun!
- Fluent (C2)
- 5 lessons
- Not listed
- Russian
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Kids
$9.00/h
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Azat
italki · Kyrgyzstan
Speak confidently from day one. Clear explanations, real practice, fast results!
- Fluent (C2)
- 1 lessons
- Professional teacher
- Kyrgyz +2
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B1
- Business
- Beginners
$12/h
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Caroline
Nativeitalki · Cameroon
Fun, patient, friendly and experienced English teacher for Levels A0 - C1 for Conversation and more
- Native
- 39 lessons
- Not listed
- French
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B1
- Business
$10/h
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Greg
italki · United States
Bilingual English & Spanish tutor with practical teaching experience
- Fluent (C2)
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- Spanish +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Beginners
Gabriel
Nativeitalki · United States
- Native
- 18 lessons
- Not listed
- Spanish
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 79% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
$10/h
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Teacher Issa
Nativeitalki · Philippines
CERTIFIED TEACHER | 3 YEARS EXPERIENCE | KIDS' COURSE | CONVERSATIONAL ENGLISH | BUSINESS ENGLISH
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- 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
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Beginners
$7.00/h
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Maureen
Nativeitalki · Nigeria
Learn Smarter, Not Harder!...I promise it's fun😉
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Beginners
$13/h
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Andrés
italki · Colombia
Certified English teacher with 4 years of experience. Calmed and cilled classes
- Fluent (C2)
- 30 lessons
- Professional teacher
- Spanish
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
$10/h
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English tutors by platform
Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($13), while Cambly offers the most choice (5,406 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambly | 5,406 | from €24/month | — | 4.9★ | Not advertised | 30 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 |
| NativeCamp | 3,928 | from ¥6,800/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial period | 25 min |
| DMM英会話 | 1,536 | from ¥4,880/month | — | 4.9★ | Free trial period | 25 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 |
| italki | 942 | $17 | $12–$23 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Wiingy | 857 | $40 | $38–$41 | 4.6★ | Free trial (55 min) | 55 min |
| AmazingTalker | 751 | $20 | $9.24–$28 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Apprentus | 570 | $29 | $21–$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
$20Middle 50% between $13 and $31, 11306 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $30, 3131 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $13 and $32, 8175 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Tusclases / FindTutors
$17Middle 50% between $10 and $24, 4392 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
italki
$17Middle 50% between $12 and $23, 942 tutors
Wiingy
$40Middle 50% between $38 and $41, 857 tutors
AmazingTalker
$20Middle 50% between $9.24 and $28, 751 tutors
Apprentus
$29Middle 50% between $21 and $38, 570 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
- Philippines5,319 / 26,207
- United States1,463 / 26,207
- United Kingdom1,387 / 26,207
Japan863 / 26,207- South Africa819 / 26,207
Serbia523 / 26,207
Canada281 / 26,207- Nigeria278 / 26,207
English tutors: FAQ
The cheapest quarter of English tutors in our directory charge $13 per hour or less (2,893 tutors). Community tutors and non-native speakers are usually the most affordable, and many offer discounted trial lessons.
Across 11,306 English tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $7.50 and $41 per hour.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $0. Trials are offered on Engoo, NativeCamp, DMM英会話, Classgap, and Preply, 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 28, 2026
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