Emmanuelle C.
NativeClassgap · Cameroon
- Native
- 5 years teaching
- Other certificate
- French
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Exam prep
- Business
$12/h
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25,270 tutors · 16 platforms
Cheap English tutors under $13 an hour
The most affordable quarter of English tutors charge $13 per hour or less: 2,866 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
$9.18–$12
Typical range
$0
Trial lesson
2,866
on 16 platforms
Compare English tutors
184 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
David
NativeCafetalk · United Kingdom
If you would like a piece of writing corrected and improved by a qualified and experienced, professional British English teacher then this is ideal for you.
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- Japanese
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Exam prep
- Kids
$3.82/h
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Amelia
NativeClassgap · Canada
🎓 Amelia's English Classes – Where Learning Feels Easy
- Native
- 10 years teaching
- CELTA
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Exam prep
- Business
$10/h
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Jezzie
Cafetalk · Philippines
Random topics for your speaking skill
- Fluent (C2)
- 49 lessons
- Not listed
- Filipino +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Exam prep
Tiffany
NativeClassgap · South Africa
Speak English with Confidence: 8+ Years Helping Children and Adults Reach Their Goals
- Native
- 5 years teaching
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$12/h
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Paul Hill
NativeCafetalk · New Zealand
A short conversation about your day, or maybe what you do or will do in the future. 30 minutes a day really helps keep your English alive!
- Native
- 6 lessons
- Not listed
- Japanese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Exam prep
$6.88/h
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Joseph
Classgap · Colombia
- Fluent (C2)
- 10 years teaching
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- Spanish
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Exam prep
- Business
$12/h
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Wabo
NativeCafetalk · Botswana
People, places and culture
- Native
- 4 lessons
- CELTA · verified
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Exam prep
- Business
Daphine
NativeClassgap · South Africa
English teacher with more than ten years of teaching experience. Let's Talk!
- Native
- 10 years teaching
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Business
$12/h
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MZ Goodies
NativeCafetalk · Nigeria
Do you want to study or travel abroad, and you need a perfect IELTS band score? This lesson is specially designed to help you speak confidently and reach your…
- Native
- 5 lessons
- Not listed
- French +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Exam prep
$6.37/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.27
Alejandro
Classgap · Colombia
- Intermediate (B1)
- 5 years teaching
- Language degree
- Spanish +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Exam prep
Njoki A.
NativeCafetalk · Kenya
Bad Blood, The Devil's in the Details and Other Stories Reading activities from British Council
- Native
- 5 lessons
- Not listed
- Swahili +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$6.12/h
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Teodoro
Classgap · Venezuela
- Fluent (C2)
- 10 years teaching
- CELTA
- Spanish
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Exam prep
- Business
$8.00/h
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James Linton
NativeCafetalk · United Kingdom
Practicing reading for gist and detail under the topic of family
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- French +3
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Exam prep
- Business
$5.42/h
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Peter O.
Classgap · Nigeria
Speak Fluent French with a Patient Tutor Who Makes Learning Simple, Fun and Effective
- Fluent (C2)
- 5 years teaching
- Other certificate
- French
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Exam prep
$11/h
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Teacher Ken
NativeCafetalk · Kenya
Let's have a 20-minute chat and talk about anything and everything
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- Swahili +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Exam prep
- Business
$7.65/h
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Yuan
Classgap · China
- Intermediate (B1)
- 3 years teaching
- Other certificate
- Chinese
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches C2
- Exam prep
Chris Etsudo
NativeCafetalk · United Kingdom
Keep your English as fresh as your coffee with a regular conversation!
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Exam prep
- Business
$1.91/h
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Martin
Classgap · Colombia
- Fluent (C2)
- 3 years teaching
- Other certificate
- Spanish
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Exam prep
$13/h
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Armia
NativeCafetalk · United States
Counseling Lesson for choosing the best class for you
- Native
- 16 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- Persian +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Exam prep
$7.65/h
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Eman H.
Classgap · Egypt
- Fluent (C2)
- 10 years teaching
- Language degree
- Arabic +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Exam prep
- Business
$11/h
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Tan
NativeCafetalk · 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
$9.35/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.55
Taha
Classgap · Egypt
- Fluent (C2)
- 5 years teaching
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- Arabic
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C1
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$12/h
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Tutor Lucas
NativeCafetalk · United Kingdom
Relaxed conversation with personalised feedback.
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- Portuguese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Exam prep
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English tutors by platform
Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($13), while Cambly offers the most choice (5,000 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 | 5,000 | 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 | 3,638 | from ¥6,800/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial period | 25 min |
| DMM英会話 | 1,423 | 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 | 867 | $16 | $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 | 517 | $29 | $20–$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, 11178 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $30, 3073 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $13 and $32, 8105 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
$16Middle 50% between $12 and $23, 867 tutors
Wiingy
$40Middle 50% between $38 and $41, 857 tutors
AmazingTalker
$20Middle 50% between $9.24 and $28, 751 tutors
Apprentus
$29Middle 50% between $20 and $38, 517 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
- Philippines5,105 / 25,270
- United States1,416 / 25,270
- United Kingdom1,356 / 25,270
Japan834 / 25,270- South Africa792 / 25,270
Serbia510 / 25,270- Canada276 / 25,270
- Nigeria251 / 25,270
English tutors: FAQ
The cheapest quarter of English tutors in our directory charge $13 per hour or less (2,866 tutors). Community tutors and non-native speakers are usually the most affordable, and many offer discounted trial lessons.
Across 11,178 English tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $7.11 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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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 28, 2026
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