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Cheap English tutors under $10 an hour

The most affordable quarter of English tutors charge $10 per hour or less: 5,098 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.

$7.92/h
Median / hour
$6.00–$9.60
Typical range
$1.10
Trial lesson
5,098
on 16 platforms

Compare English tutors

2,924 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

Dorcas Gabriel

Dorcas Gabriel

NigeriaNative

Cafetalk · Nigeria

Developing Speed and Accuracy Through Active Listen

Native
5 lessons
Not listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Not shown
  • Beginners
Dudu

Dudu

South AfricaNative

AmazingTalker · South Africa

Conversational & Basic English

Native
100+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (44)
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English (South Africa) · likely · Teaches A2

  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Zia

Zia

Pakistan

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
Tan

Tan

SingaporeNative

Cafetalk · Singapore

Let's chat! A relaxed way to practice English.

Native
50+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
Chinese +1
No reviews yet
Not shown
  • Exam prep
YENG

YENG

PhilippinesNative

AmazingTalker · Philippines

Phonics, Speaking, Reading 🏆

Native
100+ lessons
Not listed
Japanese +2
★ 5.0 (42)
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American English · Teaches A2–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Aman

Aman

IndiaNative

italki · 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

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KOJA

KOJA

CroatiaNative

Cafetalk · Croatia

Correction of text for spelling. punctuation and grammar

Native
5 lessons
Not listed
Serbian +5
No reviews yet
Not shown
  • Business
$5.10/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Pedro

Pedro

FinlandNative

AmazingTalker · Finland

🥇 IELTS | TOEFL | 25yrs Exp

Native
100+ lessons
Professional teacher
Japanese +2
★ 5.0 (43)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Rachael

Rachael

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Certified English tutor with over 6 years of experience.

Native
2 lessons
Not listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Beginners
Adele254

Adele254

KenyaNative

Cafetalk · Kenya

Grab a coffee, pick a topic, and practice natural English with a seasoned educator.

Native
1 lessons
Not listed
Swahili
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour
$4.59/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Jenalyn

Jenalyn

PhilippinesNative

AmazingTalker · Philippines

Teaching Certification | Conve

Native
200+ lessons
Professional teacher
Cebuano +5
★ 5.0 (41)
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American English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Dom

Dom

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Speak English with Confidence | Practical Conversation & Real-Life English

Native
New tutor
Other certificate · verified
Japanese
No reviews yet
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A2–B2

  • Everyday admin & immigration
Tutor Lindsay

Tutor Lindsay

ZimbabweNative

Cafetalk · Zimbabwe

Self improvement

Native
1 lessons
Not listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour
  • Business
Tr.

Tr.

South AfricaNative

AmazingTalker · South Africa

English Conversation|All Ages

Native
50+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Chinese
★ 5.0 (40)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Marija

Marija

Serbia

italki · Serbia

Learn Serbian & English Naturally with an Experienced Teacher Through Conversation & Culture

Fluent (C2)
6 lessons
Not listed
Serbian +1
No reviews yet
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Miss charity

Miss charity

KenyaNative

Cafetalk · Kenya

A relaxed space to practice everyday English, build fluency, and actually enjoy talking

Native
1 lessons
Not listed
Swahili
No reviews yet
Not shown
  • Exam prep
Patrick

Patrick

NigeriaNative

AmazingTalker · Nigeria

🎯All English Courses🎈

Native
500+ lessons
Professional teacher
No other language listed
★ 4.9 (42)
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American English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
David

David

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Business English & Everyday Conversation|Native Speaker|7+ Years of ESL Experience

Native
18 lessons
Not listed
Spanish
No reviews yet
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
Lydia M

Lydia M

South AfricaNative

Cafetalk · South Africa

Greetings & Self Introduction

Native
1 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Not shown
  • Business
Yasmin

Yasmin

Yemen

AmazingTalker · Yemen

Speak English with Confidence

Advanced (C1)
50+ lessons
Not listed
Arabic +8
★ 5.0 (38)
Not shown
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Aniah

Aniah

Philippines

italki · Philippines

Certified English Teacher | Personalized lessons for rapid progress 🎯

Fluent (C2)
New tutor
Other certificate · verified
Filipino
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–C1

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Twum

Twum

GhanaNative

AmazingTalker · Ghana

Everyday English for all ages

Native
50+ lessons
Not listed
Spanish
★ 5.0 (38)
Not shown

Teaches A2–C2

  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
ALPHINE

ALPHINE

KenyaNative

italki · Kenya

Conversational Swahili and English| TEFL Certified tutor |2 years teaching experience

Native
5 lessons
Not listed
Swahili
No reviews yet
Replies to 89% of messages

Teaches A1–C1

  • Beginners
Teacher Ruth

Teacher Ruth

KenyaNative

AmazingTalker · Kenya

🎈Kids (6-11)🎈Beginners🎈 oral🔥

Native
50+ lessons
Not listed
Swahili +5
★ 5.0 (38)
Not shown

British English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids

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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.

Tutors, prices and trial lessons by platform
PlatformTutorsMedian / hMiddle 50%Avg. ratingTrial lessonLesson length
AmazingTalker6,459$11$5.28–$225.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Cambly5,785from €24/month—4.9★Not advertised30 min
NativeCamp4,955from ¥6,800/month—5.0★Free trial period25 min
Tusclases / FindTutors4,405$17$10–$245.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
Engoo4,013from $67/month—5.0★Free trial (25 min)25 min
italki2,326$17$12–$245.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
DMM英会話2,027from ¥4,880/month—4.9★Free trial period25 min
Apprentus1,254$29$20–$364.9★No trial lessons60 min
Classgap1,218$18$12–$234.9★Free trial (20 min)60 min
Preply965$30$24–$435.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Cafetalk960$13$9.56–$18—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Wiingy857$40$38–$414.6★Free trial (55 min)55 min
Verbling453$25$19–$355.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
Tutor Hunt99$60$49–$694.9★No trial lessons60 min
Wyzant59$60$40–$755.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min
LanguaTalk45$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 $10 and $28, 19082 tutors
Native speakers
$15Middle 50% between $6.60 and $25, 7842 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $12 and $30, 11240 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

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 $24, 2326 tutors
Apprentus
$29Middle 50% between $20 and $36, 1254 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
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
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where English tutors are from

  • PhilippinesPhilippines7,067 / 35,880
  • United StatesUnited States2,201 / 35,880
  • South AfricaSouth Africa2,008 / 35,880
  • United KingdomUnited Kingdom1,887 / 35,880
  • JapanJapan1,036 / 35,880
  • TaiwanTaiwan781 / 35,880
  • NigeriaNigeria767 / 35,880
  • SerbiaSerbia572 / 35,880

English tutors: FAQ

The cheapest quarter of English tutors in our directory charge $10 per hour or less (5,098 tutors). Community tutors and non-native speakers are usually the most affordable, and many offer discounted trial lessons.

Across 19,082 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, italki, and DMM英会話, 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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