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Online English tutors, compared

A 60-minute online English lesson costs $18 at the median, across the 46,213 tutors we track on 16 platforms. Most tutors charge between $11 and $27 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $2.20. Native speakers charge a median of $17 per hour, versus $18 for non-native tutors.

$18/h
Median / hour
$11–$27
Typical range
$2.20
Trial lesson
46,213
on 16 platforms

Compare English tutors

7,094 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

Maarten

Maarten

NetherlandsNative

italki · Netherlands

Native Dutch/English instructor with 16+ years of experience! 不会说英文或荷兰文?没关系!成人、孩子都教!

Native
16 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Dutch +2
★ 4.9 (108)
Replies to 100% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Haya

Haya

Syria

italki · Syria

Fluent (C2)
2 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
None listed
Arabic +1
★ 4.9 (108)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Sara

Sara

Spain

italki · Spain

🇨🇦 Habla inglés o 🇪🇸 español de forma natural, motivadora y sin miedo a equivocarte

Fluent (C2)
14 yrs · 200+ lessons
Official exam examiner
Spanish +4
★ 5.0 (100)
Replies to 95% of messages

Canadian English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Anna

Anna

Russia

italki · Russia

📖 Russian that makes sense! Tailored lessons, real-life language, no pressure:)

Fluent (C2)
5 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
Russian +2
★ 5.0 (99)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C1

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Dua

Dua

Syria

italki · Syria

English and Arabic teacher.

Fluent (C2)
5,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
Arabic +1
★ 5.0 (99)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Beginners
ハンナ

ハンナ

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Certified TEFL teacher

Native
5 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Japanese +2
★ 5.0 (99)
Replies to 100% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Kids

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Jade

Jade

United KingdomNative

italki · United Kingdom

Native
500+ lessons
Teaching degree
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (98)
Replies to 99% of messages

British English · Teaches A1–C1

India

India

IrelandNative

italki · Ireland

Native
1,000+ lessons
None listed
German
★ 5.0 (98)
Replies to 99% of messages

English (Ireland) · likely · Teaches B1–C2

Kenny

Kenny

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Speak English Naturally & Confidently with an American Teacher

Native
1,000+ lessons
None listed
Chinese +1
★ 4.9 (103)
Replies to 99% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
John

John

United KingdomNative

italki · United Kingdom

A British English Teacher with over ten years experience.

Native
10 yrs · 500+ lessons
Professional teacher
Spanish
★ 5.0 (102)
Replies to 100% of messages

British English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Guiomar

Guiomar

Brazil

italki · Brazil

Fluent (C2)
20 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Language degree
Portuguese +1
★ 5.0 (101)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–B2

  • Beginners
English

English

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Experienced Professor, Official Examiner and Polyglot from New York with a Master's in Linguistics🌎

Native
2,000+ lessons
Official exam examiner
Spanish +5
★ 5.0 (99)
Replies to 100% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
Hadil

Hadil

Jordan

italki · Jordan

Arabic & English Teacher | For Arabic Speakers & International Learners

Fluent (C2)
1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Arabic +1
★ 5.0 (99)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Jenny

Jenny

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Celta A Certified | Communication for Adults & Children | Job Interview Coach |UC Berkeley Graduate

Native
500+ lessons
CELTA
Spanish +1
★ 5.0 (99)
Replies to 97% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Josh

Josh

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Over a decade of teaching experience both online and in the classroom.

Native
8 yrs · 200+ lessons
Language degree
French +3
★ 5.0 (99)
Replies to 96% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Viki

Viki

EstoniaNative

italki · Estonia

Friendly teacher helping you speak with confidence

Native
6 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
None listed
Estonian +4
★ 5.0 (98)
Replies to 98% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Veronica

Veronica

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Certified ESOL teacher with Master's in English literature & video maker

Native
10 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Spanish +1
★ 5.0 (98)
Replies to 100% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches B1–C2

  • Exam prep
Wilma

Wilma

Hong Kong SAR China

italki · Hong Kong SAR China

14 Years Teaching Experience, Specialized in Multicultural Training

Fluent (C2)
14 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
None listed
Cantonese +6
★ 5.0 (97)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Allen

Allen

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Certified Accent Reduction Instructor - Message Me to Discuss Your Goals

Native
20 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Spanish +1
★ 5.0 (97)
Replies to 98% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches B1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
Kaykavoos

Kaykavoos

Iran

italki · Iran

Certified IELTS (8.5 Academic) | CELTA | Cambridge C2 coach with 15+ years of experience

Fluent (C2)
15 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
CELTA
Persian +1
★ 5.0 (97)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C1

  • Exam prep
Anne

Anne

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Native
3 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Zulu
★ 4.7 (127)
Replies to 96% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

Felix

Felix

United KingdomNative

italki · United Kingdom

Native English speaker from Great Britain offering conversation practice and language tips.

Native
2,000+ lessons
None listed
French +1
★ 4.9 (104)
Replies to 100% of messages

British English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Rando

Rando

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Learn English with a Friendly, Patient, and Practical Tutor. TEFL Certified.

Native
2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
No other language listed
★ 4.9 (106)
Replies to 100% of messages

English (South Africa) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Exam prep
Teacher Suzana

Teacher Suzana

Serbia

italki · Serbia

Certified language teacher and a hyperpolyglot and with 5000+ hours of experience in teaching

Fluent (C2)
5,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
Bosnian +9
★ 5.0 (99)
Replies to 100% of messages

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 (7,485 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
AmazingTalker7,485$9.24$3.96–$205.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Tusclases / FindTutors7,192$17$11–$225.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
italki7,094$20$14–$275.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
NativeCamp5,971from ¥6,800/month—5.0★Free trial period25 min
Cambly5,768from €24/month—4.9★Not advertised30 min
Engoo4,607from $67/month—5.0★Free trial (25 min)25 min
Classgap1,624$17$12–$214.9★Free trial (20 min)60 min
Apprentus1,528$28$19–$354.9★No trial lessons60 min
DMM英会話1,335from ¥4,880/month—4.9★Free trial period25 min
Cafetalk1,052$13$9.47–$18—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Preply966$30$24–$435.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Wiingy876$40$38–$414.6★Free trial (55 min)55 min
Verbling477$25$19–$345.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
Tutor Hunt102$60$49–$694.9★No trial lessons60 min
Wyzant90$63$45–$845.0★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, 28490 tutors
Native speakers
$17Middle 50% between $9.24 and $26, 12678 tutors
Non-native
$18Middle 50% between $12 and $28, 15812 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, 7485 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$17Middle 50% between $11 and $22, 7159 tutors
italki
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $27, 7094 tutors
Classgap
$17Middle 50% between $12 and $21, 1624 tutors
Apprentus
$28Middle 50% between $19 and $35, 1528 tutors
Cafetalk
$13Middle 50% between $9.47 and $18, 1044 tutors
Preply
$30Middle 50% between $24 and $43, 966 tutors
Wiingy
$40Middle 50% between $38 and $41, 876 tutors
Verbling
$25Middle 50% between $19 and $34, 477 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$60Middle 50% between $49 and $69, 102 tutors
Wyzant
$63Middle 50% between $45 and $84, 90 tutors
LanguaTalk
$28Middle 50% between $24 and $33, 45 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where English tutors are from

  • PhilippinesPhilippines7,924 / 46,213
  • United StatesUnited States4,038 / 46,213
  • United KingdomUnited Kingdom3,308 / 46,213
  • South AfricaSouth Africa2,742 / 46,213
  • JapanJapan1,127 / 46,213
  • NigeriaNigeria981 / 46,213
  • TaiwanTaiwan831 / 46,213
  • CanadaCanada823 / 46,213

English tutors: FAQ

Across 28,490 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.

AmazingTalker has the lowest median price for English tutors in our data: $9.24 per hour, and a quarter of its tutors charge $3.96 or less.

Not really: native English speakers charge a median of $17 per hour, while non-native tutors charge $18. We list 20,163 native speakers.

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 track 46,213 English tutors on AmazingTalker, Tusclases / FindTutors, italki, NativeCamp, Cambly, and Engoo. AmazingTalker has the most choice, with 7,485 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 November 14, 2026

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