Tim S
NativeCafetalk · Canada
English
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- French +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Kids
$7.65/h
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Page language: English
40,281 tutors · 16 platforms
Online English tutors, compared
A 60-minute online English lesson costs $18 at the median, across the 40,281 tutors we track on 16 platforms. Most tutors charge between $11 and $28 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $2.20. Native speakers charge a median of $17 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$18/h
Median / hour
$11–$28
Typical range
$2.20
Trial lesson
40,281
on 16 platforms
Compare English tutors
17,518 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Desmond
Native (likely)Engoo · United Kingdom
Hello, I'm Desmond. I am a qualified accountant and retired managing director with several years of experience in the business world.
- Native (likely)
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (7,056)
- Rarely cancels (99% attended)
British English · likely
- Business
Subscription
on Engoo
Teacher Rebecca
NativeAmazingTalker · South Africa
🐳Fun Lessons ➔ Fast Results!🎯
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese
- ★ 5.0 (1,841)
- Not shown
American English · Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$34/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.40
Alexandra
NativeVerbling · Canada
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Official exam examiner
- Italian +1
- ★ 5.0 (1,247)
- Usually within a day
American English · Teaches B1–C2
- Exam prep
- Business
Brian
Nativeitalki · United States
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Haitian Creole
- ★ 5.0 (529)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches B1–C2
$14/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.75
Angel
Native (likely)NativeCamp · United States
Hello, my name is Angel!
- Native (likely)
- 6 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (259)
- Not shown
- Kids
Subscription
on NativeCamp
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Ann
NativeCambly
For nearly 30 years, I was a teacher and an executive in US community colleges.
- Native
- Not listed
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (200)
- Not shown
American English · Teaches A1–C2
Subscription
on Cambly
Terrence G.
NativePreply · New Zealand
New Zealand English | Experienced Tutor | 8 Years Teaching Experience | TESOL Certified | IELTS | TOEFL
- Native
- 7 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- Spanish +1
- ★ 5.0 (55)
- Not shown
English (New Zealand) · Teaches A1–C1
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$30/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $13
Rets'elisitsoe
NativeClassgap · Lesotho
Expert English tutor with 5+ years of excellence for learners of all skill levels!
- Native
- 5 yrs · 100+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Usually within a day
- Business
$15/h
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Glyn
Native (likely)Voscours
Professeur natif de Londres Cours d'anglais
- Native (likely)
- Not listed
- None listed
- French
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
British English · likely
$18/h
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Teacher Peter C
NativeCafetalk · United Kingdom
discounted free talk lesson for standby chat or just to find out more about me.
- Native
- 3 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- Thai
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Kids
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$12/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.27
Sheila Lee
Native (likely)Engoo · United States
I have a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture.
- Native (likely)
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (6,889)
- Rarely cancels (99% attended)
American English · likely
Subscription
on Engoo
Ronel
NativeAmazingTalker · South Africa
🔥Superb Tutor🔥30% off
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Afrikaans +1
- ★ 5.0 (1,828)
- Not shown
American English · Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$41/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.90
Adam
NativeVerbling · United Kingdom
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Other certificate
- Spanish +2
- ★ 5.0 (1,259)
- Usually within an hour
British English · Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Business
$30/h
Book on Verbling(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Muriel
Nativeitalki · Philippines
TEFL-Certified Specialist Helping Adults and Professionals Speak English with Fluency and Confidence
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Filipino +2
- ★ 5.0 (528)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Business
$16/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Ahmad
Native (likely)NativeCamp · United Kingdom
I'm a professional English teacher from the United Kingdom and currently between London and Lisbon.
- Native (likely)
- 8 yrs · 10,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (247)
- Not shown
- Kids
Subscription
on NativeCamp
Michelle
NativeCambly
Friendly and outgoing TEFL. teacher with a good listening ear.
- Native
- Not listed
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (200)
- Not shown
British English · Teaches B1–C2
Subscription
on Cambly
Andrew R.
NativePreply · United States
Let's talk about your interests!
- Native
- 30 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Portuguese +1
- ★ 5.0 (55)
- Not shown
American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2
$24/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Clair
NativeClassgap · United Kingdom
English teacher with 10 years experience in Spain teaching various levels.
- Native
- 10 yrs · 100+ lessons
- Official exam examiner
- Spanish
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Usually within a day
- Exam prep
- Business
$28/h
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Stephanie
NativeVoscours
Apprenez l'anglais comme vous avez appris à parler
- Native
- Not listed
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
British English · likely · Teaches A1–C2
April
NativeCafetalk · United States
Let's talk about whatever you choose. This lesson is designed for those who just want to talk and don't have time or don't want to study afterward.
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- Spanish
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Kids
$14/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
Dale Ch
Native (likely)Engoo · South Africa
I have an Honors Degree in English Literature, a Secondary Teacher's Certificate, and a TEFL Certificate.
- Native (likely)
- 3 years teaching
- Teaching degree
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (6,867)
- Rarely cancels (99% attended)
English (South Africa) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Subscription
on Engoo
Teacher Kat
NativeAmazingTalker · United States
Phonics⭐️Kids⭐️Adult⭐️Fun⭐️
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (1,884)
- Not shown
American English · Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$20/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Annabelle
NativeVerbling · South Africa
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- Afrikaans
- ★ 5.0 (1,286)
- Usually within a day
American English · Teaches B1–C1
- Exam prep
- Business
$24/h
Book on Verbling(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
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English tutors by platform
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 |
How much English tutors charge
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
All tutors
$18Middle 50% between $11 and $28, 23133 tutors
Native speakers
$17Middle 50% between $9.24 and $26, 10438 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $12 and $29, 12695 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
AmazingTalker
$11Middle 50% between $5.28 and $22, 6599 tutors
italki
$19Middle 50% between $13 and $25, 5840 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$17Middle 50% between $10 and $23, 4632 tutors
Apprentus
$29Middle 50% between $20 and $36, 1339 tutors
Classgap
$18Middle 50% between $12 and $23, 1251 tutors
Cafetalk
$13Middle 50% between $9.56 and $18, 965 tutors
Preply
$30Middle 50% between $24 and $43, 965 tutors
Wiingy
$40Middle 50% between $38 and $41, 857 tutors
Verbling
$25Middle 50% between $19 and $35, 470 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$60Middle 50% between $49 and $69, 100 tutors
Wyzant
$60Middle 50% between $40 and $79, 70 tutors
LanguaTalk
$28Middle 50% between $24 and $33, 45 tutors
Where English tutors are from
- Philippines7,369 / 40,281
- United States2,996 / 40,281
- United Kingdom2,542 / 40,281
- South Africa2,333 / 40,281
Japan1,073 / 40,281
Nigeria802 / 40,281
Taiwan791 / 40,281
Serbia617 / 40,281
English tutors: FAQ
Across 23,133 English tutors with a listed price, the median is $18 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $5.03 and $40 per hour.
AmazingTalker has the lowest median price for English tutors in our data: $11 per hour, and a quarter of its tutors charge $5.28 or less.
Not really: native English speakers charge a median of $17 per hour, while non-native tutors charge $20. We list 17,518 native speakers.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $2.20. Trials are offered on AmazingTalker, italki, NativeCamp, Engoo, and DMM英会話, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.
We track 40,281 English tutors on AmazingTalker, Cambly, italki, NativeCamp, Tusclases / FindTutors, and Engoo. AmazingTalker has the most choice, with 6,599 tutors.
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 October 1, 2026
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