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Cheap English tutors under $11 an hour

The most affordable quarter of English tutors charge $11 per hour or less: 7,280 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 $18 for non-native tutors.

$9.00/h
Median / hour
$6.75–$10
Typical range
$2.20
Trial lesson
7,280
on 16 platforms

Compare English tutors

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

Kyoko. I

Kyoko. I

Japan

Cafetalk · Japan

JLPT N2 「新完全マスター 読解」の本を使うレッスンです。宿題が多めのレッスンです。

Fluent (C2)
2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Japanese
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
$1.89/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
anegawa

anegawa

Japan

Cafetalk · Japan

日本で働く、日本人と働く、日本企業で働く場合、正確な日本語を話す必要があります。 ビジネスでは、日本語をまちがえるとトラブルになります。日本人は、皆さんの日本語が間違っていても、何もいいません。 正しい日本語を話しましょう。ほかの日本語学習者に差を付けましょう。アクセントを弱める練習(中国語母語話者)、イントネーショ…

Intermediate (B1)
2,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
Japanese
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
Pano

Pano

GermanyNative

Cafetalk · Germany

Freies Sprechen über den Alltag, aktuelle Themen und mehr

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
German +3
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

British English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
Hikmatt

Hikmatt

NigeriaNative

Cafetalk · Nigeria

Practical English for meetings, emails, and daily work communication.

Native
40 lessons
None listed
Portuguese +2
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour

English (Nigeria) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Beginners
Elena.O

Elena.O

Russia

Cafetalk · Russia

講師が英語で言った数字を日本語で答えてもらう練習をします。 日本語から英語も可。

Fluent (C2)
5,000+ lessons
Official exam examiner
Japanese +2
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour

Teaches A1–A2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
$6.32/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Valeriya T.

Valeriya T.

Russia

Cafetalk · Russia

During this consultation I can check your level and help you decide on a course for further lessons according to your goals

Fluent (C2)
50+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Russian +2
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

Teaches A1–B2

  • Business
  • Beginners

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Alice B.

Alice B.

PolandNative

Cafetalk · Poland

Read, practice pronunciation, vocabulary and discuss books

Native
12 yrs · 4 lessons
CELTA
Polish +2
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

British English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
Ray Roshdy

Ray Roshdy

EgyptNative

Cafetalk · Egypt

Looking for a cozy autumn read with a spooky twist? Join this special one-on-one book club where we’ll practice English through a lighthearted ghost story.

Native
3 yrs · 200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
Arabic +2
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

English (Egypt) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Takako. M

Takako. M

Japan

Cafetalk · Japan

日本語をまず話してみましょう!入門編、中級編、上級編

Fluent (C2)
15 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
None listed
Japanese
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour

Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Hannah

Hannah

RomaniaNative

Cafetalk · Romania

This lesson can be used for group lessons , such as all your kids or all family members or friends

Native
2,000+ lessons
None listed
Romanian +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Michael Norton

Michael Norton

United StatesNative

Cafetalk · United States

Pretend I'm a tourist in your country. Walk me through your favorite spots, activities, and anything else in English!

Native
33 lessons
None listed
Spanish +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
$9.26/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Sasha S.

Sasha S.

RussiaNative

Cafetalk · Russia

...and History, Literature & Art to discover together!

Native
17 yrs · 28 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
Italian +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Shuni

Shuni

IndonesiaNative

Cafetalk · Indonesia

Learn the Indonesian You Won't Find in Textbooks

Native
47 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
Indonesian +2
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
Rena N.

Rena N.

PhilippinesNative

Cafetalk · Philippines

Fun 1-on-1 Halloween English Craft & Speaking Lesson for Kids (30 Mins)

Native
8 yrs · 50+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
Filipino +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

English (Philippines) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Kids
$7.58/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Seth M

Seth M

Philippines

Cafetalk · Philippines

Speak naturally and confidently through relaxed conversation practice

Fluent (C2)
9 yrs · 14 lessons
Other certificate · verified
Filipino +2
No reviews yet
Rarely cancels (100% attended)

English (Philippines) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Cris

Cris

United StatesNative

Cafetalk · United States

For 1 on 1 Minecraft lesson.

Native
10 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
None listed
Japanese
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Maqui

Maqui

ArgentinaNative

Cafetalk · Argentina

Improve your English for meetings, emails, presentations, interviews, and workplace conversations.

Native
7 lessons
None listed
Spanish
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Shibashiba

Shibashiba

Japan

Cafetalk · Japan

中学生以上何歳でも大歓迎

Fluent (C2)
10 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Japanese +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Seba Sensei

Seba Sensei

Italy

Cafetalk · Italy

Let's introduce ourselves & get to know each others

Fluent (C2)
15 yrs · 500+ lessons
None listed
French +3
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–B2

  • Business
  • Beginners
$9.47/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Lindy Gee

Lindy Gee

PhilippinesNative

Cafetalk · Philippines

ACE THAT JOB INTERVIEW IN ENGLISH

Native
6 yrs · 500+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Filipino +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

English (Philippines) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
Tracy R.

Tracy R.

United StatesNative

Cafetalk · United States

For first-time students! Come introduce yourself and talk about your English goals.

Native
5,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Japanese +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Takayuki Charette

Takayuki Charette

United StatesNative

Cafetalk · United States

Let's get down to business! (対訳: 真剣に取り組む態度で「はじまるぜ!」 )スティーブンってどんな人? どんなレッスンがある? 私の悩みを聞いて欲しい!・・・そんな方は、まずはこちらで気軽にお話ししましょう。

Native
2,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Japanese +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Beginners
Daniel Alder

Daniel Alder

CanadaNative

Cafetalk · Canada

Learn all letter sounds easily, build correct pronunciation, and start reading words from Day 1!

Native
4 yrs · 8 lessons
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

Canadian English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Maria A

Maria A

SpainNative

Cafetalk · Spain

Hablemos 60 min de forma libre para mejorar y practicar tu español

Native
200+ lessons
CELTA · verified
Spanish +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

Teaches A1–A2

  • Business
  • Beginners

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English tutors by platform

AmazingTalker is both the cheapest (median $9.24) and the biggest (7,521 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
AmazingTalker7,521$9.24$3.96–$205.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Tusclases / FindTutors7,225$17$11–$225.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
italki7,096$20$14–$275.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
NativeCamp5,961from ¥6,800/month—5.0★Free trial period25 min
Cambly5,753from €24/month—4.9★Not advertised30 min
Engoo4,608from $67/month—5.0★Free trial (25 min)25 min
Classgap1,601$17$12–$214.9★Free trial (20 min)60 min
Apprentus1,512$28$19–$364.9★No trial lessons60 min
DMM英会話1,332from ¥4,880/month—4.9★Free trial period25 min
Cafetalk1,059$13$9.47–$18—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Preply966$30$24–$435.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Wiingy873$40$38–$414.6★Free trial (55 min)55 min
Verbling478$25$19–$345.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
Tutor Hunt102$61$50–$704.9★No trial lessons60 min
Wyzant90$62$45–$805.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min
LanguaTalk46$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 $11 and $27, 28526 tutors
Native speakers
$17Middle 50% between $9.24 and $26, 12681 tutors
Non-native
$18Middle 50% between $12 and $28, 15845 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Prices by platform

Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.

AmazingTalker
$9.24Middle 50% between $3.96 and $20, 7521 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$17Middle 50% between $11 and $22, 7192 tutors
italki
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $27, 7096 tutors
Classgap
$17Middle 50% between $12 and $21, 1601 tutors
Apprentus
$28Middle 50% between $19 and $36, 1512 tutors
Cafetalk
$13Middle 50% between $9.47 and $18, 1050 tutors
Preply
$30Middle 50% between $24 and $43, 966 tutors
Wiingy
$40Middle 50% between $38 and $41, 873 tutors
Verbling
$25Middle 50% between $19 and $34, 478 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$61Middle 50% between $50 and $70, 102 tutors
Wyzant
$62Middle 50% between $45 and $80, 90 tutors
LanguaTalk
$28Middle 50% between $24 and $33, 45 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where English tutors are from

  • PhilippinesPhilippines7,926 / 46,223
  • United StatesUnited States4,039 / 46,223
  • United KingdomUnited Kingdom3,310 / 46,223
  • South AfricaSouth Africa2,736 / 46,223
  • JapanJapan1,128 / 46,223
  • NigeriaNigeria985 / 46,223
  • TaiwanTaiwan832 / 46,223
  • CanadaCanada823 / 46,223

English tutors: FAQ

The cheapest quarter of English tutors in our directory charge $11 per hour or less (7,280 tutors). Community tutors and non-native speakers are usually the most affordable, and many offer discounted trial lessons.

Across 28,526 English tutors with a listed price, the median is $18 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $5.28 and $39 per hour.

Yes. The median trial lesson costs $2.20. Trials are offered on AmazingTalker, italki, NativeCamp, Engoo, and Classgap, 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 November 12, 2026

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