Elza B
NativeCafetalk · Hungary
World Famous Hungarians
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Hungarian +4
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$6.37/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
15 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Viktoria Schlachta
NativeCafetalk · Hungary
Exploring ways to communicate in French in various situations, and improving grammar (for level A2-B1 speakers)
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- Hungarian +4
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
Manshi
NativeCafetalk · India
Learn and have fun with just 15 minutes in your hand.
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- Hindi +6
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$11/h
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Matt.Smith
NativeCafetalk · United States
A relaxing conversation class that is suitable for all levels.
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- Spanish +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Exam prep
- Business
$4.46/h
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Shun.M
NativeCafetalk · Japan
初心者、受験者、学び直したい人、みんなにオススメ！ 英語を身につけながら、好きな洋楽を聴きながら、一石二鳥！好きな歌から文法、そして発音を磨く、テキストとは違って、曲のニュアンスからの英語表現と生きた英語を学べます。楽しく歌っているうちに身につけられます。
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Japanese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$7.65/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.56
Jeth Gaston
NativeCafetalk · Philippines
English for Kids
- Native
- 7 lessons
- Not listed
- Filipino +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Exam prep
- Kids
$9.18/h
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Ms Cathy
NativeCafetalk · United Kingdom
TED Talks are a great way to spark off a stimulating conversation.
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Exam prep
- Business
$9.56/h
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Michelle Franklin
NativeCafetalk · Canada
English for customer service and marketing
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- French +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Exam prep
- Business
Kelly Hartnett
NativeCafetalk · United States
for essays, resumes, postings, and other documents! If you would like a follow up Skype class to talk about how to make your document better, questions on any…
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Japanese +1
- No reviews yet
- Can take over a day
- Exam prep
- Business
Michel
NativeCafetalk · United States
Improve Your English for Meetings, Presentations & Career Success
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Teaching degree · verified
- French +3
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$13/h
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Yousie
NativeCafetalk · United States
This month's book: The Secret History of the Mongol Queens: How the Daughters of Genghis Khan Rescued His Empire
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- German +7
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Exam prep
$4.46/h
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Teacher_Trisha
NativeCafetalk · Philippines
Have your writing task 1 and/or task 2 output rated accurately with helpful feedback and actionable steps for improvements.
- Native
- 4 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Filipino
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Exam prep
- Kids
$11/h
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Yannaty Mira
NativeCafetalk · Australia
Upper Elementary level preferred
- Native
- 4 lessons
- Not listed
- Bangla +3
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Exam prep
$13/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.91
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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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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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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