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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

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

Teri

Teri

United StatesNative

Verbling · United States

Native
20 yrs · 10,000+ lessons
Teaching degree · verified
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (8,608)
Usually within a few hours

American English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
$8.00/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Verbling(opens in a new tab)
T.

T.

PhilippinesNative

AmazingTalker · Philippines

💓50% OFF SALE!!!❤️

Native
10,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Chinese
★ 4.8 (2,472)
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American English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Loida

Loida

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Struggling to Speak English? Let My 9,000+ Lessons Help You Improve Fast!

Native
16 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
None listed
Spanish +2
★ 5.0 (1,585)
Replies to 100% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Clases

Clases

Tusclasesparticulares

Clases de inglés con profesores nativos – Prepárate para Cambridge, IELTS y TOEFL

Not listed
Not listed
None listed
Not listed
★ 4.9 (58)
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  • Exam prep
Preshantie

Preshantie

South AfricaNative

Classgap · South Africa

JOIN ENGLISH WITH PRESH TODAY👩‍🏫Together we'll reach the sky#English at its Best!

Native
5 yrs · 200+ lessons
Teaching degree
Spanish +1
★ 4.7 (65)
Usually within a day

English (South Africa) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
$9.00/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)
Elza B

Elza B

HungaryNative

Cafetalk · Hungary

World Famous Hungarians

Native
12 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
Hungarian +4
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

Teaches A1–C2

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

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Chip

Chip

United StatesNative

Verbling · United States

Native
10,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
No other language listed
★ 4.9 (5,087)
Can take over a day

American English · Teaches A2–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
$8.00/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Verbling(opens in a new tab)
Nigel

Nigel

United KingdomNative

italki · United Kingdom

Qualified Teacher. Teaching Since 2009. Speaking, Business, Exams, Interviews. Always happy to help.

Native
16 yrs · 10,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
Chinese
★ 5.0 (1,529)
Replies to 100% of messages

British English · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Teacher DENISE

Teacher DENISE

PhilippinesNative

AmazingTalker · Philippines

7 yrs of Teaching Experience 🌟

Native
7 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
Spanish +3
★ 5.0 (413)
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American English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Diego

Diego

Tusclasesparticulares

Habla Inglés con Confianza | Clases Online + Preparación TOEFL

Fluent (C2)
5 years teaching
None listed
Spanish
★ 5.0 (7)
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
Ayamba N.

Ayamba N.

CameroonNative

Classgap · Cameroon

I have been teaching English and French for 5 years, for all ages. Let's talk !

Native
5 yrs · 37 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
French
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
$9.00/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)
Viktoria Schlachta

Viktoria Schlachta

HungaryNative

Cafetalk · 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

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Shaun

Shaun

South AfricaNative

Verbling · South Africa

Native
30 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
Language degree
No other language listed
★ 4.9 (2,779)
Usually within a day

British English · Teaches B1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
$7.00/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Verbling(opens in a new tab)
Mark

Mark

United KingdomNative

italki · United Kingdom

A super friendly British IELTS tutor with a passion for teaching.

Native
17 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
French
★ 5.0 (1,417)
Replies to 100% of messages

British English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
Luke

Luke

PhilippinesNative

AmazingTalker · Philippines

Master Speaking English 📚

Native
2 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
None listed
Filipino +2
★ 5.0 (415)
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American English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Manyor N.

Manyor N.

CameroonNative

Classgap · Cameroon

I have been teaching English and French for 5 years, for all ages. Let's discuss !

Native
5 yrs · 50+ lessons
Other certificate
French
★ 5.0 (1)
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
Ana

Ana

Tusclases

Clases particulares en línea de inglés nivel A1 hasta C1. Puedo ayudar a certificarte en TOEFL

Not listed
Not listed
Official exam examiner
Not listed
★ 5.0 (1)
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Teaches A1–C1

  • Exam prep
Matt.Smith

Matt.Smith

United StatesNative

Cafetalk · United States

A relaxing conversation class that is suitable for all levels.

Native
500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
Spanish +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
Richard

Richard

United StatesNative

Verbling · United States

Native
27 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (2,001)
Can take over a day

American English · Teaches C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
Andy

Andy

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

✅TEFL Certified 🌍5 Years on Italki 🎯16 000 Lessons Taught 🌟Confidence • Fluency • Communication

Native
5 yrs · 10,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Afrikaans
★ 5.0 (1,227)
Replies to 100% of messages

English (South Africa) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Gail

Gail

PhilippinesNative

AmazingTalker · Philippines

Your Communications Specialist

Native
1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Filipino
★ 5.0 (322)
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American English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Harry O.

Harry O.

NigeriaNative

Classgap · Nigeria

Speak English with Confidence | Patient & Friendly Tutor for All Levels

Native
5 yrs · 6 lessons
Other certificate
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (1)
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–B2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
$9.00/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)
Margarita

Margarita

Tusclases

TOEFL e inglés para profesionistas. Teacher certificada con más de 16 años de experiencia

Fluent (C2)
16 years teaching
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Not shown
  • Exam prep
  • Business
Shun.M

Shun.M

JapanNative

Cafetalk · 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
None listed
Japanese +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

British English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids

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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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