Moumen
italki · Algeria
Let's speak French !!
- Fluent (C2)
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- Arabic +2
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Beginners
$6.67/h
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34,597 tutors · 16 platforms
Cheap English tutors under $9.24 an hour
The most affordable quarter of English tutors charge $9.24 per hour or less: 4,500 tutors across 16 platforms. For comparison, the overall median is $18. Trial lessons typically cost $1.10. Native speakers charge a median of $15 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$6.83/h
Median / hour
$5.28–$8.00
Typical range
$1.10
Trial lesson
4,500
on 16 platforms
Compare English tutors
154 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Danielle
Nativeitalki · Cameroon
From Shy to "Wow!" – Your English Confidence Starts Here
- Native
- 24 lessons
- Not listed
- French +2
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Replies to 94% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Beginners
$6.00/h
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Ronnie
Nativeitalki · Congo - Kinshasa
Learn and speak English confidently :)
- Native
- 4 lessons
- Not listed
- Swahili +1
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Replies to 80% of messages
Teaches B1–C2
$7.00/h
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Rabia
italki · Pakistan
For kids ,girl and women, Certified Ilets and TOEFL/TEFL , EXAM preparation
- Fluent (C2)
- 12 lessons
- Not listed
- Punjabi +3
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Replies to 95% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Kids
$5.00/h
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Teacher Teodora
italki · Brazil
⭐Fique Fluente Em Inglês e Abra Novas Portas Com a Teacher Teodora!
- Fluent (C2)
- 11 lessons
- Not listed
- Portuguese
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Replies to 81% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
$7.00/h
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Bruce
Nativeitalki · United States
Certified TEFL teacher with a year of experience in the teaching industry.
- Native
- 38 lessons
- Not listed
- Spanish +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
$5.00/h
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Marie
Nativeitalki · Mauritius
⚖️ Business & Legal English Teacher |U.S. Legal Exp| Law Graduate | TEFL/TESOL | 5+ Years Teaching
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Not listed
- French +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Business
$8.00/h
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João
italki · Brazil
🌍 Master Conversational English and Speak Fluently with Confidence!
- Fluent (C2)
- 18 lessons
- Not listed
- Portuguese +2
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Beginners
$8.00/h
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Teacher Felipe
Nativeitalki · Brazil
English Conversation Tutor
- Native
- 6 lessons
- Not listed
- Portuguese +2
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Beginners
$9.00/h
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Sultan
italki · Saudi Arabia
🎮 Improve your English with Games, Movies & Anime 🎬 | Travel Guidance ✈ | Arabic Support 🗣️
- Fluent (C2)
- 4 lessons
- Not listed
- Arabic +2
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 75% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
$6.00/h
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Narges
italki · United Arab Emirates
Persian & English, Made Simple:
- Fluent (C2)
- 18 lessons
- Not listed
- Persian +2
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 95% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Kids
- Beginners
$5.00/h
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Ashley
Nativeitalki · Kenya
- Native
- 36 lessons
- Not listed
- Swahili
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Beginners
$5.00/h
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Leandro
italki · Brazil
Certified English Speaker with over 5 years of Teaching Experience
- Fluent (C2)
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- Portuguese +7
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
$7.00/h
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Zia
italki · Pakistan
Expert Language Instructor | English, Pashto & Hindi | Personalized, Goal-Oriented Lessons
- Fluent (C2)
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- Arabic +5
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 96% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$5.00/h
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Maureen
Nativeitalki · South Africa
- Native
- 45 lessons
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Business
$6.00/h
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Juanna
Nativeitalki · Kenya
Certified TEFL English Tutor | Psychology Student Dedicated to Your Learning Success
- Native
- 6 lessons
- Not listed
- Spanish
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Beginners
Akubue
Nativeitalki · Nigeria
Experienced and Passionate French Teacher
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- French
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Kids
- Beginners
$6.00/h
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Aman
Nativeitalki · India
certificated teacher with 10 years experience.Learn Hindi , punjabi &English Confidently All Levels”
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- Hindi +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Kids
- Beginners
$6.00/h
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Demi
Nativeitalki · United States
- Native
- 3 lessons
- Not listed
- Spanish
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
$7.00/h
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Osama
italki · Egypt
A certificated teacher with a bachelor’s degree and more than six years of experience .
- Fluent (C2)
- 50+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Arabic
- ★ 4.0 (1)
- Replies to 93% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Kids
$6.50/h
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Mabrouk
italki · Tunisia
TEFL-Certified English Teacher | 6+ Years of Experience | Conversation & Fluency
- Fluent (C2)
- 6 lessons
- Not listed
- Arabic +1
- ★ 3.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B1
- Beginners
$6.67/h
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Ivan
italki · Russia
- Fluent (C2)
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Russian +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A2–B2
$7.00/h
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Valeria
italki · Mexico
Speak English with Confidence – Fun, Friendly & Personalized Lessons
- Fluent (C2)
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Spanish
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
$8.00/h
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Sadat
italki · Germany
🇮🇷 Native Persian & English Teacher | Speak with Confidence!
- Fluent (C2)
- 4 lessons
- Not listed
- Persian
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Kids
- Beginners
$6.00/h
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English tutors by platform
AmazingTalker is both the cheapest (median $11) and the biggest (6,459 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AmazingTalker | 6,459 | $11 | $5.28–$22 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Cambly | 5,785 | from €24/month | — | 4.9★ | Not advertised | 30 min |
| NativeCamp | 4,955 | from ¥6,800/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial period | 25 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 |
| DMM英会話 | 2,027 | from ¥4,880/month | — | 4.9★ | Free trial period | 25 min |
| italki | 1,415 | $17 | $12–$23 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 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 |
| Apprentus | 882 | $29 | $21–$38 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wiingy | 857 | $40 | $38–$41 | 4.6★ | Free trial (55 min) | 55 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
$18Middle 50% between $9.24 and $28, 17799 tutors
Native speakers
$15Middle 50% between $6.60 and $25, 7101 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $11 and $30, 10698 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
AmazingTalker
$11Middle 50% between $5.28 and $22, 6459 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$17Middle 50% between $10 and $24, 4392 tutors
italki
$17Middle 50% between $12 and $23, 1415 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
Apprentus
$29Middle 50% between $21 and $38, 882 tutors
Wiingy
$40Middle 50% between $38 and $41, 857 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
Philippines7,040 / 34,597- United States2,003 / 34,597
- South Africa1,874 / 34,597
United Kingdom1,777 / 34,597
Japan1,031 / 34,597
Taiwan781 / 34,597- Nigeria755 / 34,597
Serbia571 / 34,597
English tutors: FAQ
The cheapest quarter of English tutors in our directory charge $9.24 per hour or less (4,500 tutors). Community tutors and non-native speakers are usually the most affordable, and many offer discounted trial lessons.
Across 17,799 English tutors with a listed price, the median is $18 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $3.96 and $40 per hour.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $1.10. Trials are offered on AmazingTalker, NativeCamp, Engoo, DMM英会話, and italki, 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 29, 2026
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