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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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
186 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
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
Nacereddine
NativeClassgap · France
- Native
- 5 years teaching
- Other certificate
- Arabic +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Exam prep
- Business
$13/h
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Saman Tutor
Cafetalk · Iran
Start your English journey with confidence!
- Fluent (C2)
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- Persian
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$11/h
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George
Classgap · Iran
- Fluent (C2)
- 10 years teaching
- Other certificate
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Exam prep
$12/h
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Coach Canuck
NativeCafetalk · Canada
Build your speaking confidence and smash your IELTS goals!
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Exam prep
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Christine M.
NativeClassgap · Philippines
Friendly, Experienced, and Ready to Help You Learn!
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Other certificate
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Exam prep
$10/h
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Milie
NativeCafetalk · Nigeria
Convenience stores, spicy food & eating habits
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Exam prep
$11/h
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Daniel L.
NativeClassgap · Philippines
I'm a seasoned online English teacher fluent in English communication. TEFLCertified.
- Native
- 5 years teaching
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Exam prep
- Business
$12/h
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Onyeka
NativeClassgap · Nigeria
My name is Onyekachi. I’m a TEFL certified English tutor who work with kids, adults
- Native
- 10 years teaching
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- Spanish +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$11/h
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Barbara
NativeClassgap · South Africa
TEFL-Certified English Tutor,Conversational & Business English,Interview Preparation
- Native
- 5 years teaching
- Other certificate
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Exam prep
- Business
$11/h
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Helen
NativeClassgap · Nigeria
Boost English Skills Online with 7-Year Experienced Tutor for All Ages - Chat Today!
- Native
- 5 years teaching
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Exam prep
- Business
$10/h
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Bahar S.
NativeClassgap · Oman
- Native
- 10 years teaching
- Other certificate
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Exam prep
- Business
$10/h
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Hamid
Classgap · Iran
- Fluent (C2)
- 10 years teaching
- CELTA
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Exam prep
$11/h
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Abhishek
NativeClassgap · India
Become a Powerful English Speaker – Classes Designed to Build Real Confidence”
- Native
- 5 years teaching
- Other certificate
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Exam prep
- Business
$10/h
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Teacher E.
NativeClassgap · Philippines
Speak Better English in Every Lesson Personalized Online Tutoring (7 years)
- Native
- 5 years teaching
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Exam prep
- Business
$10/h
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Sina
NativeClassgap · Canada
English tutor with more than 8 years experience. IELTS, General English, Conversation
- Native
- 5 years teaching
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- Spanish
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Exam prep
- Business
$10/h
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Favour N.
NativeClassgap · Nigeria
English tutor with 2 years experience. Fun classes for children and young people.
- Native
- 1 yrs · 5 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$10/h
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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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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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