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Cheap English tutors under $11 an hour

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.

$9.00/h
Median / hour
$6.74–$10
Typical range
$2.20
Trial lesson
7,261
on 16 platforms

Compare English tutors

1,117 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

Samuel

Samuel

United StatesNative

italki · United States

I am a native English speaker from the United States.

Native
2,000+ lessons
None listed
Spanish
★ 5.0 (36)
Replies to 100% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

Aaron

Aaron

United KingdomNative

italki · United Kingdom

Serveral Years of Teaching Experience; TEFL Certified; British Native Speaker

Native
50+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Thai
★ 5.0 (36)
Replies to 100% of messages

British English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Stefanie

Stefanie

China

italki · China

Fluent (C2)
200+ lessons
Other certificate
Chinese +2
★ 5.0 (36)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Mario

Mario

Mozambique

italki · Mozambique

Let's unlock the doors to ENDLESS possibilities through the power of LANGUAGE! 🚀🌟

Fluent (C2)
1,000+ lessons
None listed
Portuguese +2
★ 5.0 (35)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Ellie

Ellie

Philippines

italki · Philippines

Licensed Professional Teacher, TESOL and TEFL certified with over 5 years of teaching experience. :)

Fluent (C2)
5 yrs · 200+ lessons
Teaching degree
Filipino +1
★ 5.0 (35)
Replies to 90% of messages

English (Philippines) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Hugo

Hugo

MexicoNative

italki · Mexico

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
Spanish +3
★ 5.0 (35)
Replies to 99% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners

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Sean

Sean

New ZealandNative

italki · New Zealand

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
French +2
★ 5.0 (35)
Replies to 100% of messages

English (New Zealand) · likely · Teaches B1–C2

Vusal

Vusal

Azerbaijan

italki · Azerbaijan

TEFL Certified Polyglot Teacher

Fluent (C2)
1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Azerbaijani +5
★ 5.0 (35)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Rodrigo

Rodrigo

Brazil

italki · Brazil

Fluent (C2)
200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Portuguese +2
★ 5.0 (35)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches B1–C2

Nicole

Nicole

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Native
100+ lessons
Language degree
Spanish +1
★ 4.9 (38)
Replies to 99% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches B1–C2

Alex

Alex

United KingdomNative

italki · United Kingdom

Cambridge Certified English teacher with vast teaching experience, polyglot, an avid language lover

Native
200+ lessons
CELTA
Spanish +5
★ 4.9 (39)
Replies to 100% of messages

British English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
Bonolo

Bonolo

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
No other language listed
★ 4.9 (38)
Replies to 96% of messages

English (South Africa) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Leslie

Leslie

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Experienced Global English Teacher & Communication Specialist, TEFL Certified, IELTS, PTE, EIKEN KET

Native
8 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Afrikaans +4
★ 5.0 (35)
Replies to 100% of messages

British English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Josh

Josh

AustraliaNative

italki · Australia

Passionate language lover here to help you improve your English!

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
Korean
★ 5.0 (35)
Replies to 97% of messages

Australian English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Selma

Selma

Bosnia & Herzegovina

italki · Bosnia & Herzegovina

BA in English Language and Literature

Fluent (C2)
1,000+ lessons
Language degree
Bosnian +2
★ 5.0 (35)
Replies to 100% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

Danica

Danica

Serbia

italki · Serbia

Dedicated, resourceful, enthusiastic and experienced educator always focused on student’s needs!!!

Fluent (C2)
500+ lessons
None listed
Italian +3
★ 4.8 (41)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Giulia

Giulia

Italy

italki · Italy

Online Teacher since 2021. Learn new language in a warm and cheerful environment!

Fluent (C2)
4 yrs · 500+ lessons
None listed
Italian +1
★ 5.0 (34)
Replies to 98% of messages

Teaches A1–B2

  • Beginners
Esenkosi

Esenkosi

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Improve Your English Fluency Through Real Conversation.

Native
3 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Zulu +1
★ 5.0 (34)
Replies to 100% of messages

English (South Africa) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
david

david

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Native
20 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
Spanish
★ 5.0 (34)
Replies to 100% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

Gio

Gio

Philippines

italki · Philippines

Master real-life Tagalog for everyday conversation

Fluent (C2)
100+ lessons
None listed
Filipino +1
★ 5.0 (34)
Replies to 93% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Jay

Jay

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
Spanish +2
★ 5.0 (34)
Replies to 99% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

Brandee

Brandee

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Let's study English in a fun and relaxed environment!

Native
1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Japanese
★ 4.9 (36)
Replies to 100% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Yazdan

Yazdan

Iran

italki · Iran

Certified MA English teacher. The master of teaching conversational English in less than 3 months

Fluent (C2)
1,000+ lessons
Language degree
Persian +3
★ 5.0 (34)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
Teacher Sumera

Teacher Sumera

PakistanNative

italki · Pakistan

TEFL-Certified English Tutor|Speaking, Grammar,IELTS,Job Interview & Academic English for All Levels

Native
200+ lessons
Official exam examiner
Hindi +2
★ 4.9 (36)
Replies to 98% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids

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English tutors by platform

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.

Tutors, prices and trial lessons by platform
PlatformTutorsMedian / hMiddle 50%Avg. ratingTrial lessonLesson length
AmazingTalker7,485$9.24$3.96–$205.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Tusclases / FindTutors7,192$17$11–$225.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
italki7,095$20$14–$275.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
NativeCamp5,966from ¥6,800/month—5.0★Free trial period25 min
Cambly5,759from €24/month—4.9★Not advertised30 min
Engoo4,607from $67/month—5.0★Free trial (25 min)25 min
Classgap1,624$17$12–$214.9★Free trial (20 min)60 min
Apprentus1,524$28$19–$354.9★No trial lessons60 min
DMM英会話1,335from ¥4,880/month—4.9★Free trial period25 min
Cafetalk1,052$13$9.47–$18—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Preply966$30$24–$435.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Wiingy876$40$38–$414.6★Free trial (55 min)55 min
Verbling477$25$19–$345.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
Tutor Hunt102$60$49–$694.9★No trial lessons60 min
Wyzant90$63$45–$845.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min
LanguaTalk46$28$24–$335.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)55 min

How much English tutors charge

Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.

All tutors
$18Middle 50% between $11 and $27, 28487 tutors
Native speakers
$17Middle 50% between $9.24 and $26, 12665 tutors
Non-native
$18Middle 50% between $12 and $28, 15822 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Prices by platform

Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.

AmazingTalker
$9.24Middle 50% between $3.96 and $20, 7485 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$17Middle 50% between $11 and $22, 7159 tutors
italki
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $27, 7095 tutors
Classgap
$17Middle 50% between $12 and $21, 1624 tutors
Apprentus
$28Middle 50% between $19 and $35, 1524 tutors
Cafetalk
$13Middle 50% between $9.47 and $18, 1044 tutors
Preply
$30Middle 50% between $24 and $43, 966 tutors
Wiingy
$40Middle 50% between $38 and $41, 876 tutors
Verbling
$25Middle 50% between $19 and $34, 477 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$60Middle 50% between $49 and $69, 102 tutors
Wyzant
$63Middle 50% between $45 and $84, 90 tutors
LanguaTalk
$28Middle 50% between $24 and $33, 45 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where English tutors are from

  • PhilippinesPhilippines7,920 / 46,196
  • United StatesUnited States4,038 / 46,196
  • United KingdomUnited Kingdom3,308 / 46,196
  • South AfricaSouth Africa2,742 / 46,196
  • JapanJapan1,126 / 46,196
  • NigeriaNigeria981 / 46,196
  • TaiwanTaiwan831 / 46,196
  • CanadaCanada823 / 46,196

English tutors: FAQ

The cheapest quarter of English tutors in our directory charge $11 per hour or less (7,261 tutors). Community tutors and non-native speakers are usually the most affordable, and many offer discounted trial lessons.

Across 28,487 English tutors with a listed price, the median is $18 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $5.28 and $39 per hour.

Yes. The median trial lesson costs $2.20. Trials are offered on AmazingTalker, italki, NativeCamp, Engoo, and Classgap, 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 November 13, 2026

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