Betty
italki · South Africa
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- None listed
- Zulu +1
- ★ 5.0 (65)
- Replies to 98% of messages
English (South Africa) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
46,196 tutors · 16 platforms
The most affordable quarter of English tutors charge $11 per hour or less: 7,261 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 $18 for non-native tutors.
1,117 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
italki · South Africa
English (South Africa) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
italki · Iran
🎭 Native Persian Teacher | Engaging Conversational Classes | Cultural & Artistic Approach
Teaches A1–C2
italki · United States
Traveler and language enthusiast with five years of teaching experience
American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2
italki · South Africa
Certified TEFL-Teacher with over 4 years of online teaching Experience!
English (South Africa) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
italki · France
Teaches A1–C2
italki · Philippines
TEFL/TESOL Certified | Ex-Corporate Manager | English and Filipino Tutor
Teaches A1–C2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
italki · Uganda
English Teacher and IELTS coach
Teaches A1–C2
italki · South Africa
Certified teacher with expertise in Business English, Interview Preparation & Conversational Fluency
English (South Africa) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
italki · South Africa
English (South Africa) · likely · Teaches A2–C1
italki · Lesotho
Certified TESOL teacher with over 5 years of teaching experience.
Teaches A1–C2
italki · Morocco
Communication, Grammar, Business, Test Preparation, Conversation, Coaching, Consulting.
Teaches A1–C2
italki · Philippines
Devoted Tutor with Thousands of Lessons Completed, Proven by Consistent 5-Star Ratings!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
English (Philippines) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
italki · United States
Affordable, approachable and experienced teacher. Let’s work together to reach your language goals!
American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2
italki · Morocco
🎓 Certified Professional English Teacher | ⭐ 1,000+ Hours on italki | 🗣️ Speak English Confidently
Teaches A1–C2
italki · Egypt
العامية و الفصحى للأجانب Arabic for Expats & Travelers | Speak Like a Native from Day 1
Teaches A1–C2
italki · United Kingdom
Certified Professional English Teacher - Head of Studies
British English · likely · Teaches A1–C2
italki · Pakistan
Experienced and Certified English Tutor Specializing in Kids, Teens, and Adults for Five Years
Teaches A1–C2
italki · Philippines
Certified TESL teacher with more than 10 years of experience
Teaches A1–C2
italki · Serbia
Teaches A1–B2
italki · Nigeria
English teacher with 10+ years of experience specializing in vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation.
American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2
italki · Colombia
Teaches A1–C2
italki · United Kingdom
British English · likely · Teaches A2–C1
italki · United States
American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2
italki · United States
Fun tutor from Florida with over 4+ Years Tutoring in Mexico, Colombia, & Brazil + More
American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2
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AmazingTalker is both the cheapest (median $9.24) and the biggest (7,485 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 | 7,485 | $9.24 | $3.96–$20 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 7,192 | $17 | $11–$22 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| italki | 7,095 | $20 | $14–$27 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| NativeCamp | 5,966 | from ¥6,800/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial period | 25 min |
| Cambly | 5,759 | from €24/month | — | 4.9★ | Not advertised | 30 min |
| Engoo | 4,607 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Classgap | 1,624 | $17 | $12–$21 | 4.9★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Apprentus | 1,524 | $28 | $19–$35 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| DMM英会話 | 1,335 | from ¥4,880/month | — | 4.9★ | Free trial period | 25 min |
| Cafetalk | 1,052 | $13 | $9.47–$18 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Preply | 966 | $30 | $24–$43 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Wiingy | 876 | $40 | $38–$41 | 4.6★ | Free trial (55 min) | 55 min |
| Verbling | 477 | $25 | $19–$34 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 102 | $60 | $49–$69 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 90 | $63 | $45–$84 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 46 | $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.
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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 November 13, 2026
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