Tan
NativeCafetalk · Singapore
Let's chat! A relaxed way to practice English.
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- Chinese +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Exam prep
$9.35/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
489 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
KOJA
NativeCafetalk · Croatia
Correction of text for spelling. punctuation and grammar
- Native
- 5 lessons
- Not listed
- Serbian +5
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Business
$5.10/h
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Sammie Sam
NativeCafetalk · Nigeria
Relaxed conversation, useful expressions, and gentle corrections to help you speak English with confidence.
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
$10/h
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GonSa
NativeCafetalk · Spain
"The" or no "the", that is the question
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- Spanish
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
Elijah W
NativeCafetalk · South Africa
Understanding the past tense and how we use it
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Beginners
Samantha A . H
NativeCafetalk · Grenada
Relaxed, friendly chat to get to know each other, zero pressure and total beginners welcome!
- Native
- 1 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Beginners
$12/h
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Adele254
NativeCafetalk · Kenya
Grab a coffee, pick a topic, and practice natural English with a seasoned educator.
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- Swahili
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
$4.59/h
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Charlotte M.
NativeCafetalk · South Africa
Academic/Conference English for 2 students.
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- Afrikaans
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Business
$3.82/h
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Coach Luke
NativeCafetalk · United Kingdom
🗣️ Improve your speaking, vocabulary & confidence through football conversations.
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- Japanese
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
$10/h
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EricSDC
NativeCafetalk · South Africa
Master numbers 1–50 and talk about your everyday possessions in a fun, interactive conversation!
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- Afrikaans
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Beginners
Tutor Lindsay
NativeCafetalk · Zimbabwe
Self improvement
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Business
$7.65/h
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Debbie Odaguire
NativeCafetalk · Brazil
Everyday communication
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- Portuguese
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
Amy Tsukahara
NativeCafetalk · United States
A brief level check to determine your English level, goals, and class recommendation.
- Native
- 1 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- Japanese
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Business
- Kids
$10/h
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DPerry
NativeCafetalk · United States
Yes/No Questions, Short Answers. Present Simple & Telling Time. (with Integrated Needs Assessment)
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- Russian
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Beginners
TAKU.F
Cafetalk · Japan
英会話での頻出フレーズを実践英会話の中で使いながら、自分のものにしていきましょう。日本語と英語を交えた授業で少しずつ英語を使う回数を増やしていき、自信をつけていただきます！
- Fluent (C2)
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- Japanese
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
Sara 27
NativeCafetalk · Bosnia & Herzegovina
Learn English through games, conversation, and fun activities
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- Croatian
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Kids
- Beginners
Tasneem
NativeCafetalk · South Africa
Build Your Confidence Through Real English Conversation
- Native
- 1 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Beginners
Bonolo L
NativeCafetalk · South Africa
Friendly reading corner
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Business
- Beginners
$11/h
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Tutor Lucas
NativeCafetalk · United Kingdom
Relaxed conversation with personalised feedback.
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- Portuguese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Exam prep
Rhys Green
NativeCafetalk · United States
English Conversation (Eikaiwa Style)
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- Japanese
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
$13/h
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Sama A
NativeCafetalk · United States
Communicate confidently at work
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Business
$13/h
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Dylan Wiehahn
NativeCafetalk · South Africa
A one-time introductory session for first-time students. Let's check your English level and talk about your goals.
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- Spanish +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Saman Tutor
Cafetalk · Iran
Start your English journey with confidence!
- Fluent (C2)
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- Persian
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$11/h
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Talin K
NativeCafetalk · United States
Self-introductions, goal setting, and level check
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- Japanese
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
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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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