40,281 tutors · 16 platforms
The most affordable quarter of English tutors charge $11 per hour or less: 5,911 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 $20 for non-native tutors.
1,246 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeAmazingTalker · Norway
Conversation🧠,IELTS🔥,Exams💎
American English · Teaches A2–C2
Nativeitalki · United Kingdom
Go from hesitant to fluent: speak British English naturally and confidently
British English · Teaches B1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
🎓 Advanced Chinese Teacher | B
American English · Teaches A1–C2
italki · Philippines
✨ Friendly TEFL English Teacher | Fun Lessons for Kids & Beginners 🇵🇭
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · South Africa
Oral & Conversational Fun 🎉
English (South Africa) · likely · Teaches A2–B2
Nativeitalki · Philippines
Patient & Cheerful ESL Tutor | Unlock Your Confidence at Any Level!
Teaches A1–C1
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativeAmazingTalker · Ukraine
🎓5+yrs Experience|Teens&Adults
Teaches A2–B2
Nativeitalki · Lesotho
PhD in Education| Conversational English | Academic & Essay Writing for Students|University Lecturer
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Philippines
TEFL | Exams | Speaking 🗣️🔥
American English · Teaches A1–C2
italki · Philippines
IELTS & TOEFL/LICENSED Teacher for 12 years Teaching Experience, Grammar-Pro, Pronunciation
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · South Africa
Conversational English Lessons
Teaches B1–B2
Nativeitalki · United States
TEFL certified with conversational experience
American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Philippines
🎓 TESOL | Business English 💼
American English · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Mauritius
⚖️ Business & Legal English Teacher |U.S. Legal Exp| Law Graduate | TEFL/TESOL | 5+ Years Teaching
Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · South Africa
Conversation/Adults/Children
italki · Tunisia
Dedicated teacher with a solid academic background and over 5 years of experience
Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Norway
TESOL | Conversational English
American English · Teaches A2–C2
italki · Pakistan
Expert Language Instructor | English, Pashto & Hindi | Personalized, Goal-Oriented Lessons
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Philippines
Fun Conversational English
Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · South Africa
Professional ESL Teacher | Practical English for Real Life
Teaches A2–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Finland
TESOL certified
American English · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Cameroon
TESOL/TEFL-CERTIFIED English Tutor and K-3rd-K-12th Literacy Expert | 5+ years in Conversational Eng
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
🎓 Teacher Cert | Grammar 📚
Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Cameroon
Certified teacher with a Masters degree and teaching experience of more than 7 years.
Teaches A1–C2
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AmazingTalker is both the cheapest (median $11) and the biggest (6,599 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 | 6,599 | $11 | $5.28–$22 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Cambly | 5,867 | from €24/month | — | 4.9★ | Not advertised | 30 min |
| italki | 5,840 | $19 | $13–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| NativeCamp | 5,204 | from ¥6,800/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial period | 25 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 4,649 | $17 | $10–$23 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| Engoo | 4,076 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| DMM英会話 | 1,979 | from ¥4,880/month | — | 4.9★ | Free trial period | 25 min |
| Apprentus | 1,339 | $29 | $20–$36 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Classgap | 1,251 | $18 | $12–$23 | 4.9★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Cafetalk | 970 | $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 | 857 | $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 | 100 | $60 | $49–$69 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 70 | $60 | $40–$79 | 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.
Philippines7,369 / 40,281United States2,996 / 40,281United Kingdom2,542 / 40,281South Africa2,333 / 40,281
Japan1,073 / 40,281
Nigeria802 / 40,281
Taiwan791 / 40,281
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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 1, 2026
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