LottyN
Cafetalk · South Africa
Let's Get to Know Each Other
- Fluent (C2)
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
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Page language: English
23,862 tutors · 16 platforms
Cheap English tutors under $13 an hour
The most affordable quarter of English tutors charge $13 per hour or less: 2,823 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
2,823
on 16 platforms
Compare English tutors
489 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Mstella
NativeCafetalk · South Africa
For a relaxed, structured discussion on any subject, "Short Guided Conversation" is ideal.
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- Afrikaans
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Business
MMAPS
NativeCafetalk · South Africa
Question life, happiness, freedom, morality and what it means to be human.
- Native
- 4 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- French
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Business
$13/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.27
Meysareh
NativeCafetalk · Armenia
Achieve Your English Goals!
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- Russian
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
$10/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.91
Gloria L
NativeCafetalk · Lesotho
Practice writing, listening, spelling ,and reading.
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- Spanish +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Business
- Kids
$11/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Muhammad S
NativeCafetalk · Pakistan
I will be your Children English teacher from ages 9 to 12
- Native
- 1 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- Urdu +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Business
- Kids
$6.37/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.91
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Micaela
NativeCafetalk · Germany
アカデミー＆トーナメント戦でもSports Athletesと堂々と会話しよう！
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Not listed
- Japanese
- No reviews yet
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EJD
NativeCafetalk · United States
English conversation, American culture, sports, discussion, intermediate English
- Native
- 16 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- Japanese
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
$9.18/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
Nabi Monks
NativeCafetalk · Philippines
Discuss topics and improve your speaking skills!
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- Filipino +2
- No reviews yet
- Can take over a day
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English tutors by platform
Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($13), while Tusclases / FindTutors offers the most choice (4,405 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 4,405 | $17 | $10–$24 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| Cambly | 4,402 | from €24/month | — | 4.9★ | Not advertised | 30 min |
| Engoo | 4,013 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| NativeCamp | 3,197 | from ¥6,800/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial period | 25 min |
| DMM英会話 | 1,244 | 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 | 744 | $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 | 450 | $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, 10988 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $30, 2983 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $13 and $32, 8005 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, 744 tutors
Verbling
$25Middle 50% between $19 and $35, 453 tutors
Apprentus
$29Middle 50% between $20 and $38, 450 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
- Philippines4,796 / 23,862
- United States1,359 / 23,862
United Kingdom1,309 / 23,862
Japan768 / 23,862- South Africa744 / 23,862
Serbia496 / 23,862
Canada266 / 23,862
Nigeria227 / 23,862
English tutors: FAQ
The cheapest quarter of English tutors in our directory charge $13 per hour or less (2,823 tutors). Community tutors and non-native speakers are usually the most affordable, and many offer discounted trial lessons.
Across 10,988 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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