Teacher Trish
Nativeitalki · South Africa
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C1
- Beginners
$10/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.
Native
Monja
Nativeitalki · South Africa
Passionate and Certified English teacher for children and adults 🤩
- Native
- 19 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- Afrikaans
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 82% of messages
Teaches A1–A2
- Kids
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$12/h
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Mart
Nativeitalki · Nigeria
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Professional teacher
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$10/h
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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
Elizabeth
Nativeitalki · South Africa
Final year teacher student with 5 months in person teaching experience.
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Afrikaans
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–A2
- Beginners
Gloria
Nativeitalki · Nigeria
Experienced TEFL Teacher | Helping Kids & Adults Speak English with Confidence
- Native
- 17 lessons
- Professional teacher
- Yoruba +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Kids
- Beginners
$10/h
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Wessam
Nativeitalki · Egypt
English made easy by Certified English Tutor - Ace your Exams( ILETS, TOEFL)- Impress at work
- Native
- 38 lessons
- Professional teacher
- Arabic +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 96% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Exam prep
$12/h
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Bitrus
Nativeitalki · Nigeria
Certified TESOL teacher with over a decade of experience.
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- Italian +2
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 80% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Everyday admin & immigration
$10/h
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Victoria
italki · Belarus
IELTS Writing Task 2 review 24/7 🚀
- Fluent (C2)
- 15 lessons
- Not listed
- Russian
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Exam prep
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
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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
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Alice
Nativeitalki · Nigeria
- Native
- 8 lessons
- Professional teacher
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 82% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Teacher Shernell
Nativeitalki · South Africa
Qualified English Teacher by profession👩🎓| Certified TEFL/TESOL Tutor 💻| 10 years experience⭐
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- Afrikaans +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Business
$10/h
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Khadija
italki · Morocco
Arabic Made Simple: Start Speaking from Day 1
- Fluent (C2)
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- Arabic +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 97% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Beginners
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
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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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