أحمد
Apprentus
English teacher, Master's degree from an American university, experience in teaching the American, British, Saudi and Egyptian curricula
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- New tutor
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- Arabic
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Teaches A1–C2
- Kids
Page language: English
23,899 tutors · 16 platforms
Cheap English tutors under $13 an hour
The most affordable quarter of English tutors charge $13 per hour or less: 2,825 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
$9.18–$12
Typical range
$0
Trial lesson
2,825
on 16 platforms
Compare English tutors
31 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Khadija
Apprentus
English, Grammar, Vocabulary, Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing.
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- Arabic +1
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Teaches A1–C2
- Kids
Santiago
Apprentus
English and Spanish tutor, native speaker from Medellín, Colombia
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- Spanish
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Teaches A1–C2
Ali
Apprentus
Conversational English, Business English, IELTS, English for kids
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- No other language listed
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Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
Teejay
Apprentus
English tutoring, homework assistance, and exam preparation for students in grades 1 to 9 (primary to secondary school)
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- Thai
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Teaches A1–A2
- Kids
- Beginners
Michael
Apprentus
I can teach English, Math and basic Science through high school. I also give trumpet lessons.
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Teaches A1–C2
- Kids
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Gayle
Apprentus
English Class (IELTS, Business, Conversational, Phonics)
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Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
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English tutors by platform
Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($13), while Cambly offers the most choice (4,418 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 | 4,418 | 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 | 3,210 | from ¥6,800/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial period | 25 min |
| DMM英会話 | 1,247 | 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 |
| 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 |
| italki | 747 | $16 | $12–$23 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Verbling | 453 | $25 | $19–$35 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Apprentus | 452 | $29 | $20–$38 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 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, 10993 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $30, 2985 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $13 and $32, 8008 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
Wiingy
$40Middle 50% between $38 and $41, 857 tutors
AmazingTalker
$20Middle 50% between $9.24 and $28, 751 tutors
italki
$16Middle 50% between $12 and $23, 747 tutors
Verbling
$25Middle 50% between $19 and $35, 453 tutors
Apprentus
$29Middle 50% between $20 and $38, 452 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
Philippines4,797 / 23,899
United States1,363 / 23,899
United Kingdom1,313 / 23,899
Japan771 / 23,899
South Africa744 / 23,899
Serbia497 / 23,899
Canada266 / 23,899
Nigeria228 / 23,899
English tutors: FAQ
The cheapest quarter of English tutors in our directory charge $13 per hour or less (2,825 tutors). Community tutors and non-native speakers are usually the most affordable, and many offer discounted trial lessons.
Across 10,993 English tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $7.00 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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