40,281 tutors · 16 platforms
The most affordable quarter of English tutors charge $11 per hour or less: 5,911 tutors across 16 platforms. For comparison, the overall median is $18. Trial lessons typically cost $2.20. Native speakers charge a median of $17 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
4,659 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · Philippines
Certified IELTS, TOEIC, TOEFL and Callan Method Teacher with over 8 years of experience.
Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · United Kingdom
🎓 TESOL | Conversational Chine
italki · Germany
Teaches A2–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Argentina
Conversation|Oral|Travel
American English · Teaches A1–C2
italki · Philippines
Licensed Teacher with 3 years of experience; can teach IELTS and ESL
Teaches A1–C1
AmazingTalker · Ecuador
🎓 University Prof | Kids Engli
American English · Teaches A1–A2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
italki · Brazil
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Colombia
Conversation|Oral|Grammar
Teaches A1
italki · Türkiye
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Argentina
🗣 Conversational English | Kid
italki · Algeria
Teaches A1–C1
AmazingTalker · Argentina
✨ Conversational English 🗣
Teaches A1–C2
italki · Algeria
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Colombia
🎬 Translator | Conversational
italki · Philippines
Teaches A1–B1
AmazingTalker · Colombia
🎓 2 yrs Experience | Conversat
italki · Philippines
Patient & Friendly ESL Teacher |6Years Experience | Fun, Relaxed & Effective Lessons
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Cameroon
🎓 TESOL | Business English 💼
italki · Brazil
English Teacher | Personalized Lessons for All Levels
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Cameroon
🎓 DIPET2 | Conversation 👶
Nativeitalki · Brazil
Speak with Confidence: Practical, Friendly & Judgment-Free Conversation
Teaches A1–B2
AmazingTalker · Egypt
🎓 13 yrs Experience | Kids Eng
italki · Turkmenistan
Fun & Effective English Speaking Practice | 7+ Years Experience | Kids, Teens & Adults
Teaches A1–B1
AmazingTalker · Benin
🎓 TESOL | Conversation 🗣
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AmazingTalker is both the cheapest (median $11) and the biggest (6,599 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 | 6,599 | $11 | $5.28–$22 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Cambly | 5,867 | from €24/month | — | 4.9★ | Not advertised | 30 min |
| italki | 5,840 | $19 | $13–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| NativeCamp | 5,204 | from ¥6,800/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial period | 25 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 4,649 | $17 | $10–$23 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| Engoo | 4,076 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| DMM英会話 | 1,979 | from ¥4,880/month | — | 4.9★ | Free trial period | 25 min |
| Apprentus | 1,339 | $29 | $20–$36 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Classgap | 1,251 | $18 | $12–$23 | 4.9★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Cafetalk | 970 | $13 | $9.56–$18 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Preply | 965 | $30 | $24–$43 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Wiingy | 857 | $40 | $38–$41 | 4.6★ | Free trial (55 min) | 55 min |
| Verbling | 470 | $25 | $19–$35 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 100 | $60 | $49–$69 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 70 | $60 | $40–$79 | 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 |
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Philippines7,369 / 40,281
United States2,996 / 40,281United Kingdom2,542 / 40,281
South Africa2,333 / 40,281
Japan1,073 / 40,281
Nigeria802 / 40,281
Taiwan791 / 40,281
Serbia617 / 40,281SpeakDuo is launching 1:1 lessons with a small group of great teachers: fair pay, no race to the bottom on price, and students who already practise speaking every day. Leave your email and we'll be in touch.
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 October 1, 2026
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