Mishika
Apprentus
English alphabets, vocabulary, sentences and gradually speaking fluently in a conversation.
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- None listed
- Hindi
- ★ 5.0 (1)
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Teaches A1–B2
- Kids
- Beginners
Page language: English
26,207 tutors · 16 platforms
Cheap English tutors under $13 an hour
The most affordable quarter of English tutors charge $13 per hour or less: 2,893 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
$9.48–$12
Typical range
$0
Trial lesson
2,893
on 16 platforms
Compare English tutors
2,893 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
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Cafetalk · Japan
語彙力UP ! （入門・超初級者の方も大歓迎！）クイズ形式。語彙やフレーズを テンポよくどんどんアウトプットしながら確認していきます。
- Fluent (C2)
- 2,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Japanese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Kids
$10/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.91
Jonathan
NativeVerbling · United Kingdom
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (1,165)
- Can take over a day
British English · Teaches A2–C1
- Exam prep
- Business
$12/h
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Hector
AmazingTalker · Mexico
Develop all 4 skills.
- Upper intermediate (B2)
- 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Spanish +3
- ★ 5.0 (123)
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Teaches A1–C2
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$11/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Eileen
Nativeitalki · Singapore
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (42)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A2–B2
$6.80/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Gabriela
Tusclases
Inglés dinámico y funcional, desde Básico hasta Empresarial
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- ★ 5.0 (41)
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- Business
$1.41/h
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Thaveshsingh R.
NativePreply · United Kingdom
Speak English Confidently for Your International Career or Business in 30 Days (Improve Your Skills for Conversations, Interviews, Meetings, Presentations, Gra…
- Native
- 4 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- French +5
- ★ 5.0 (32)
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- Business
$12/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Mpume
NativeClassgap · South Africa
Looking for a fun way to learn English... Let's talk!!
- Native
- 3 yrs · 500+ lessons
- Other certificate
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (23)
- Usually within a day
$11/h
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anegawa
Cafetalk · Japan
日本で働く、日本人と働く、日本企業で働く場合、正確な日本語を話す必要があります。 ビジネスでは、日本語をまちがえるとトラブルになります。日本人は、皆さんの日本語が間違っていても、何もいいません。 正しい日本語を話しましょう。ほかの日本語学習者に差を付けましょう。アクセントを 弱める練習（中国語母語話者）、イントネーショ…
- Intermediate (B1)
- 2,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Japanese
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Exam prep
Marife
Apprentus
English Language, Grammar, Pronunciation, Reading, Exam reviews
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- New tutor
- Teaching degree
- Filipino
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Kids
Steve
NativeVerbling · United States
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- Spanish
- ★ 4.9 (1,199)
- Usually within a few hours
American English · Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Business
$13/h
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Ele
AmazingTalker · Venezuela
Spanish Conversation ✅
- Fluent (C2)
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Spanish
- ★ 5.0 (113)
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Teaches A2
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Angel
Nativeitalki · South Africa
Build Confidence & Fluency in English | Conversation • Pronunciation • IELTS
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (41)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Business
$8.00/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
James
Tusclases
Clases de inglés Online. Te ayudo a hablar ingles americano con confianza y de manera fluida
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- ★ 5.0 (40)
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$13/h
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Norwin O.
Preply · El Salvador
Your personalized path to English fluency starts here.
- Advanced (C1)
- 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Spanish
- ★ 5.0 (30)
- Not shown
$12/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Emmanuel
Classgap · Spain
- Fluent (C2)
- 10 years teaching
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- Portuguese
- ★ 4.9 (22)
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
$12/h
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Marco Lee
NativeCafetalk · Hong Kong SAR China
Review your learning process and check areas you need to focus on
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- Japanese +3
- No reviews yet
- Can take over a day
- Exam prep
Muhamad
Apprentus
Online English tutor (TESOL certified), i believe in learning while having fun. So come talk to me and let’s learn some English. Adults and
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- New tutor
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- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–B2
- Kids
- Beginners
Joshua
NativeVerbling · United States
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- Spanish
- ★ 4.8 (996)
- Usually within a few hours
American English · Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Business
$12/h
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Martin
NativeAmazingTalker · United Kingdom
🎓 TEFL | Conversation 💼
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (71)
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British English
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$7.92/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.20
Samuel
Nativeitalki · United States
I am a native English speaker from the United States.
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Spanish
- ★ 5.0 (36)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
$9.00/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Yazmin
Tusclases
CURSO DE INGLÉS EN LINEA BASICO, INTERMEDIO, AVANZADO, INTENSIVO, NEGOCIOS, ENTREVISTAS DE TRABAJO, PARA VACACIONAR O REGULARIZACIONES SOLO MEXICO
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- ★ 5.0 (33)
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- Business
Camila Á.
Preply · Costa Rica
I can teach you English at your own pace, we'll have fun classes based on the study method you learn best. I'd like to focus on your pronunciation and fluency…
- Advanced (C1)
- 5 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- Spanish
- ★ 5.0 (28)
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$12/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
William R.
Classgap · Brazil
Brazilian teacher experienced in teaching his native language to foreigners
- Fluent (C2)
- 1 yrs · 38 lessons
- Other certificate
- Portuguese +1
- ★ 5.0 (19)
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- Business
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English tutors by platform
Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($13), while Cambly offers the most choice (5,406 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 | 5,406 | 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 | 3,928 | from ¥6,800/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial period | 25 min |
| DMM英会話 | 1,536 | 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 |
| italki | 942 | $17 | $12–$23 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| 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 |
| Apprentus | 570 | $29 | $21–$38 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Verbling | 453 | $25 | $19–$35 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 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, 11306 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $30, 3131 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $13 and $32, 8175 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
italki
$17Middle 50% between $12 and $23, 942 tutors
Wiingy
$40Middle 50% between $38 and $41, 857 tutors
AmazingTalker
$20Middle 50% between $9.24 and $28, 751 tutors
Apprentus
$29Middle 50% between $21 and $38, 570 tutors
Verbling
$25Middle 50% between $19 and $35, 453 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
Philippines5,319 / 26,207- United States1,463 / 26,207
- United Kingdom1,387 / 26,207
- Japan863 / 26,207
- South Africa819 / 26,207
Serbia523 / 26,207
Canada281 / 26,207
Nigeria278 / 26,207
English tutors: FAQ
The cheapest quarter of English tutors in our directory charge $13 per hour or less (2,893 tutors). Community tutors and non-native speakers are usually the most affordable, and many offer discounted trial lessons.
Across 11,306 English tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $7.50 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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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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