Steven
Nativeitalki · South Korea
Medical Student Fluent in English/Korean
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Korean +2
- ★ 4.8 (21)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
$34/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
3,756 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Molebogeng
Nativeitalki · South Africa
TEFL teacher
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Zulu
- ★ 4.8 (21)
- Replies to 91% of messages
Teaches A1–A2
$15/h
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Naima
Nativeitalki · United States
A passionate ESL teacher with more than 7 years teaching in Asia
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Korean
- ★ 4.8 (21)
- Replies to 97% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Beginners
$25/h
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Mickey
Nativeitalki · South Africa
Certified ESL Teacher | BA in Communication Studies
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- Xhosa +1
- ★ 4.8 (21)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C1
$15/h
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Bobbi
Nativeitalki · United Kingdom
QTS UK Teacher (Geography & History) + TEFL
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- No other language listed
- ★ 4.8 (21)
- Replies to 96% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Alexandra
Nativeitalki · United States
Certified TEFL American English Teacher, helps you speak with confidence!
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Spanish +1
- ★ 5.0 (19)
- Replies to 96% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
$29/h
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Hansi
Nativeitalki · Sri Lanka
Learn English online with a TEFL certified Teacher!
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Sinhala +1
- ★ 5.0 (19)
- Replies to 95% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
$30/h
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Carol
Nativeitalki · United States
Certified ESL Teacher With Over Three Years of Experience Teaching Children Online
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- Romanian +1
- ★ 5.0 (19)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Kids
$30/h
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Will
Nativeitalki · United Kingdom
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- Spanish +3
- ★ 5.0 (19)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Beginners
$13/h
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Mpule
Nativeitalki · South Africa
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Zulu
- ★ 5.0 (19)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Teaches B1
$11/h
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Anastasia
Nativeitalki · United Kingdom
TEFL-certified teacher with seven years of experience
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Spanish +2
- ★ 5.0 (19)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Exam prep
$30/h
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Alexander
Nativeitalki · United Kingdom
Certified TEFL, Cambridge Teacher
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Russian
- ★ 5.0 (19)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$25/h
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Micah
Nativeitalki · United States
Business English Coach for Professionals | Interview Prep | Clear, Structured Lessons
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Arabic +7
- ★ 5.0 (18)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Business
$26/h
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Karolina
Nativeitalki · United Kingdom
Experienced and Certified Teacher - Friendly and Fun - Inspiring and Helpful
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Polish +2
- ★ 5.0 (18)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
$20/h
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Steve
Nativeitalki · United Kingdom
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Spanish
- ★ 5.0 (18)
- Replies to 92% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
$18/h
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Clayton
Nativeitalki · South Africa
Bachelors Degree in Visual Art, Honours Degree in 2D Animation and completing Masters Degree.
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- Afrikaans +1
- ★ 5.0 (18)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Beginners
$20/h
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Manna
Nativeitalki · Botswana
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (18)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches B1–C2
$11/h
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Kim
Nativeitalki · South Africa
English Teacher For 7+ Years ( I want to be your teacher - I have 3 spots left for new students)
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (18)
- Replies to 89% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Business
- Beginners
$17/h
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Heather
Nativeitalki · United States
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Spanish +2
- ★ 5.0 (18)
- Replies to 97% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Kids
$10/h
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Diana
Nativeitalki · Australia
Qualified | over 26 years' experience | adults & kids |IELTS, CPE, CAE, FCE, PET, KET, PTE & IGCSE
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Italian +1
- ★ 5.0 (18)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Kids
$30/h
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Paul
Nativeitalki · United States
Speak English with Confidence — Business & Fluency Coach for Professionals | Native English
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Italian +1
- ★ 5.0 (18)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Business
- Beginners
$37/h
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Justine
Nativeitalki · United States
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (18)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches B1–C2
$15/h
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Ann
Nativeitalki · United States
English native speaker with over 20 years experience
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Italian
- ★ 5.0 (18)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
$23/h
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Izaak
Nativeitalki · United Kingdom
Native UK English Teacher | IELTS & Business | Patient & Structured
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Japanese +3
- ★ 5.0 (18)
- Replies to 95% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Business
$20/h
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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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