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Cheap English tutors under $11 an hour

The most affordable quarter of English tutors charge $11 per hour or less: 7,352 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
7,352
on 16 platforms

Compare English tutors

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

Oleksandr

Oleksandr

Ukraine

italki · Ukraine

Certified English and Spanish teacher, Ukrainian native speaker

Fluent (C2)
200+ lessons
Language degree
Ukrainian +7
★ 5.0 (16)
Replies to 94% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Beginners
Jack

Jack

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Hey! My name is Jack and I am from Texas.我爱教英语。 我们可以讨论新闻,政治, 经济,美国文化,等等。 我非常喜欢玩儿电脑游戏:英雄联盟。

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
Chinese +3
★ 4.9 (16)
Replies to 100% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A2–C2

Christina

Christina

Russia

italki · Russia

An outgoing, creative geek is here to improve your speaking skills!☆

Fluent (C2)
50+ lessons
None listed
Chinese
★ 5.0 (15)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–B2

MeradZack

MeradZack

Algeria

italki · Algeria

Fluent (C2)
100+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Arabic +1
★ 5.0 (15)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Francisco

Francisco

MexicoNative

italki · Mexico

👋 Hi! I'm Fran!

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
Spanish +2
★ 5.0 (15)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Beginners
Hanna

Hanna

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Native English Speaker, Patient and Communicative

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
French
★ 5.0 (15)
Replies to 98% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A2–C2

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Mearg

Mearg

Ethiopia

italki · Ethiopia

An Experienced Teacher Who Has Worked At Three Schools And Four International Organizations

Fluent (C2)
2 yrs · 500+ lessons
None listed
Amharic +2
★ 5.0 (15)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Milica

Milica

Serbia

italki · Serbia

CONVERSATION💬| VOCABULARY🗣️| READING📖- Five years of teaching experience 📚

Fluent (C2)
5 yrs · 500+ lessons
None listed
Serbian
★ 5.0 (15)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Beginners
Habiba

Habiba

Pakistan

italki · Pakistan

Experinced Pashto, Urdu, English & Quran Teacher with a Passionate Guide!

Fluent (C2)
200+ lessons
None listed
Urdu +1
★ 5.0 (15)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Alice

Alice

Iran

italki · Iran

🔥15% off 🔥conversation🔥8 years of teaching experience🔥Farsi(Persian)

Fluent (C2)
7 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
None listed
Persian +2
★ 5.0 (15)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Kruno

Kruno

MontenegroNative

italki · Montenegro

English tutor specialized in programming, IT, and Computer Science.

Native
2 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
Serbian +2
★ 5.0 (15)
Replies to 100% of messages

American English · Teaches A1–B2

  • Beginners
Kwabena

Kwabena

GhanaNative

italki · Ghana

English Conversation, vocabulary and grammar!! Akan twi from scratch!! Book a trial lesson!!

Native
1,000+ lessons
Language degree
French +2
★ 5.0 (15)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Beginners
Rhuan

Rhuan

Brazil

italki · Brazil

🇬🇧 German Studies student | 🇩🇪 Germanistikstudent | 🇧🇷 Language teacher

Fluent (C2)
6 yrs · 50+ lessons
None listed
Portuguese +3
★ 5.0 (15)
Replies to 94% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
juicy

juicy

China

italki · China

Fluent (C2)
200+ lessons
None listed
Chinese
★ 5.0 (15)
Replies to 93% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Davide

Davide

Italy

italki · Italy

Fluent (C2)
100+ lessons
None listed
Spanish +1
★ 5.0 (15)
Replies to 94% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Kseniya

Kseniya

Russia

italki · Russia

Fluent (C2)
50+ lessons
None listed
Russian +1
★ 5.0 (15)
Replies to 93% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

Marina

Marina

Russia

italki · Russia

Fluent (C2)
47 lessons
None listed
Russian +1
★ 4.9 (16)
Replies to 93% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Krishta

Krishta

United StatesNative

italki · United States

English Speaking and Grammar Tutor

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
Spanish +8
★ 3.9 (34)
Replies to 99% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Lelo

Lelo

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Certified TEFL teacher with over 4 years of experience.

Native
4 yrs · 36 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
No other language listed
★ 4.9 (15)
Replies to 96% of messages

English (South Africa) · likely · Teaches A1–B1

  • Business
  • Beginners
Mavis

Mavis

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
No other language listed
★ 4.9 (15)
Replies to 100% of messages

English (South Africa) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Teacher Lulue

Teacher Lulue

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Certified IELTS Teacher with over 3 years of experience. " "

Native
6 yrs · 500+ lessons
Teaching degree
Zulu
★ 4.9 (15)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Dea

Dea

PhilippinesNative

italki · Philippines

Master Pronunciation and Grammar -- Speak More Naturally, Faster

Native
100+ lessons
Professional teacher
Filipino +3
★ 4.9 (15)
Replies to 100% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Mokom

Mokom

CameroonNative

italki · Cameroon

Confident speaking|Conversation|Vocabulary |Language structure|Settling in a new country

Native
6 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
No other language listed
★ 4.7 (17)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
ISMA

ISMA

Pakistan

italki · Pakistan

"Certified English Tutor Specializing in Conversation, Exam Prep, and Professional Growth"

Fluent (C2)
200+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Urdu +2
★ 5.0 (14)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners

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English tutors by platform

AmazingTalker is both the cheapest (median $9.24) and the biggest (7,547 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
AmazingTalker7,547$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
Cambly5,760from €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
Apprentus1,525$28$19–$364.9★No trial lessons60 min
DMM英会話1,335from ¥4,880/month—4.9★Free trial period25 min
Cafetalk1,065$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
Verbling479$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, 28564 tutors
Native speakers
$17Middle 50% between $9.24 and $26, 12686 tutors
Non-native
$18Middle 50% between $12 and $28, 15878 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, 7547 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 $36, 1525 tutors
Cafetalk
$13Middle 50% between $9.47 and $18, 1056 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, 479 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

  • PhilippinesPhilippines7,934 / 46,275
  • United StatesUnited States4,041 / 46,275
  • United KingdomUnited Kingdom3,314 / 46,275
  • South AfricaSouth Africa2,746 / 46,275
  • JapanJapan1,127 / 46,275
  • NigeriaNigeria986 / 46,275
  • TaiwanTaiwan835 / 46,275
  • CanadaCanada825 / 46,275

English tutors: FAQ

The cheapest quarter of English tutors in our directory charge $11 per hour or less (7,352 tutors). Community tutors and non-native speakers are usually the most affordable, and many offer discounted trial lessons.

Across 28,564 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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