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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.

Caroline

Caroline

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

certified TEFL 120 qualified and 3 years teaching english

Native
3 yrs · 200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
No other language listed
★ 4.9 (36)
Replies to 99% of messages

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

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Conrad

Conrad

CameroonNative

italki · Cameroon

Learn English & French the Fun Way!

Native
1,000+ lessons
None listed
French +4
★ 4.8 (40)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Celia

Celia

Brazil

italki · Brazil

Welcome! Bem-vindos! I know what it's like learning a second language and can help you!

Fluent (C2)
500+ lessons
None listed
Portuguese
★ 5.0 (33)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

Teboho

Teboho

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Certified TEFL teacher with over 8 years experience

Native
8 yrs · 200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Afrikaans +1
★ 5.0 (33)
Replies to 99% of messages

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

  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Eden

Eden

Philippines

italki · Philippines

Certified Language Tutor | 6 Years of Experience | Relaxed & Practical Lessons

Fluent (C2)
6 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
None listed
Filipino +1
★ 4.9 (34)
Replies to 100% of messages

English (Philippines) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Nadia

Nadia

Greece

italki · Greece

Professional, casual, fun, nerd, philosopher, language enthusiast!

Fluent (C2)
500+ lessons
None listed
Greek +3
★ 4.9 (34)
Replies to 98% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners

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João

João

Brazil

italki · Brazil

Self-taught Brazilian Portuguese/English Tutor

Fluent (C2)
5 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
Portuguese +5
★ 4.9 (34)
Replies to 95% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
Carl

Carl

Suriname

italki · Suriname

TEFL-certified Dutch & English tutor | Speak with confidence through practical, structured lessons

Fluent (C2)
200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Dutch
★ 5.0 (33)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Prudence

Prudence

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Friendly English Tutor For Beginners| Practice Speaking With Confidence🌍

Native
1 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (33)
Replies to 100% of messages

English (South Africa) · likely · Teaches B1

  • Beginners
Kazie

Kazie

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
Zulu
★ 5.0 (33)
Replies to 96% of messages

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

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Alberto

Alberto

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Certified TEFL (Level 5 Diploma) teacher with over 3 years of teaching experience.

Native
3 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Afrikaans
★ 5.0 (32)
Replies to 100% of messages

English (South Africa) · likely · Teaches A2–C1

Yavuzcan

Yavuzcan

Türkiye

italki · Türkiye

A facilitator who shares his knowledge

Fluent (C2)
12 yrs · 100+ lessons
Teaching degree
Turkish +1
★ 5.0 (32)
Replies to 96% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
Jessica

Jessica

Mexico

italki · Mexico

Your favourite Spanish teacher, travel adventures included ;)

Fluent (C2)
200+ lessons
None listed
Spanish +3
★ 5.0 (32)
Replies to 97% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Yurika

Yurika

CameroonNative

italki · Cameroon

Native
10 yrs · 500+ lessons
CELTA
French
★ 4.9 (33)
Replies to 97% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Muhammad

Muhammad

Pakistan

italki · Pakistan

3 Services: TEF/TCF/DELF Preparation, Beginner French Course, French Conversations

Fluent (C2)
8 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
None listed
Urdu +1
★ 4.7 (39)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Paulina

Paulina

Argentina

italki · Argentina

Art teacher loving new challenges! Travel and language learning: my favorite pack

Fluent (C2)
10 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
Spanish +3
★ 5.0 (32)
Replies to 98% of messages

American English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Kaizen

Kaizen

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Lawyer|Entreprenuer|Author|120 Hour Advanced TEFL Qualified Teacher.

Native
200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
No other language listed
★ 4.9 (34)
Replies to 92% of messages

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

  • Business
  • Beginners
Chel

Chel

Philippines

italki · Philippines

Passionate, hardworking, versatile educator and motivated community tutor with a TEFL certificate.

Fluent (C2)
1 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Cebuano +1
★ 4.9 (34)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Frank

Frank

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Spanish/English Tutor For Kids & Adults | Beginner Spanish (A1+–B1+) | Conversation & Grammar

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
Spanish +3
★ 5.0 (31)
Replies to 100% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Sharwan

Sharwan

India

italki · India

5 years of teaching experience tought students from 30+ different nations

Fluent (C2)
5 yrs · 500+ lessons
None listed
Hindi +2
★ 5.0 (31)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Tasos

Tasos

United KingdomNative

italki · United Kingdom

Native speaker in English and Greek and fluent Spanish speaker with 3 years of experience teaching

Native
2 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
Greek +3
★ 5.0 (31)
Replies to 95% of messages

British English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
CHRISTY

CHRISTY

PhilippinesNative

italki · Philippines

🧡 Your Story Matters — (Talk freely, practice English naturally, and feel supported.)

Native
4 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
None listed
Filipino
★ 4.8 (35)
Replies to 100% of messages

English (Philippines) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Lindah

Lindah

ZimbabweNative

italki · Zimbabwe

Certified TESOL Teacher with a passion of helping people become the best version of themselves

Native
200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Russian
★ 4.9 (34)
Replies to 98% of messages

Teaches A1

  • Beginners
Max

Max

Russia

italki · Russia

Fluent (C2)
2 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
Russian +2
★ 5.0 (31)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

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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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