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Online English tutors, compared

A 60-minute online English lesson costs $18 at the median, across the 46,196 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
46,196
on 16 platforms

Compare English tutors

7,095 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

Patrycja

Patrycja

Poland

italki · Poland

Z moimi lekcjami nabierzesz pewności siebie i pokonasz barierę językową

Fluent (C2)
1,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Polish +4
★ 5.0 (28)
Replies to 99% of messages

British English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Jennifer

Jennifer

Mexico

italki · Mexico

Spanish Native Speaker Tutor!

Fluent (C2)
200+ lessons
None listed
Spanish +2
★ 5.0 (28)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–B2

  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Leah

Leah

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Certified English Tutor | 3 Years of Tutoring Experience | Personalized Lessons Just for You

Native
3 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
None listed
Afrikaans +1
★ 5.0 (28)
Replies to 99% of messages

English (South Africa) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
Jeannie

Jeannie

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Qualified English tutor for adults and young children (Cambridge YLE: Starters, Movers, Flyers, etc)

Native
7 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
Afrikaans
★ 5.0 (28)
Replies to 98% of messages

English (South Africa) · likely · Teaches A1–B1

  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Jordin

Jordin

Colombia

italki · Colombia

Certified English & Spanish Teacher 💛💙🔴 | CELTA & MEd TESOL | 11+ Years Experience

Fluent (C2)
11 yrs · 500+ lessons
CELTA
Spanish +2
★ 5.0 (28)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
GINA

GINA

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Certified TEFL teacher with over 2 years of teaching experience.

Native
2 yrs · 50+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Zulu +2
★ 5.0 (28)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

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ERIK'S

ERIK'S

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Native-speaking TESOL Certified Teacher and Language Enthusiast

Native
200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
German
★ 5.0 (28)
Replies to 99% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches B1–C2

Camagwini

Camagwini

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Creative Writer with 3 years experience in teaching pronunciation, writing, reading and children!

Native
3 yrs · 500+ lessons
Language degree
Xhosa
★ 5.0 (28)
Replies to 98% of messages

English (South Africa) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Felencia

Felencia

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

'Qualified, Experienced Conversational Practice & Business English Teacher'

Native
8 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (28)
Replies to 96% of messages

English (South Africa) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
Chris

Chris

CanadaNative

italki · Canada

📚 English for Career Success, Exams & Confident Communication | CELPIP • IELTS • Business English

Native
500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Spanish
★ 5.0 (28)
Replies to 100% of messages

Canadian English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Nikolina

Nikolina

Serbia

italki · Serbia

5 years of experience, 100+ satisfied students, TESOL certified teacher

Fluent (C2)
5 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Serbian +4
★ 5.0 (28)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Mark

Mark

United StatesNative

italki · United States

English teacher, writer and lyric coach with over 8 years college and high school experience

Native
8 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (28)
Replies to 99% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches B1–C2

  • Business
  • Kids
Jessica

Jessica

AustraliaNative

italki · Australia

Professional Australian English teacher 🇦🇺 Certified PTE exam teacher 📚 Learn fluent English!

Native
10 yrs · 500+ lessons
Official exam examiner
German +1
★ 5.0 (28)
Replies to 100% of messages

Australian English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
Stephanie

Stephanie

MexicoNative

italki · Mexico

Native
4 yrs · 500+ lessons
None listed
Spanish +4
★ 5.0 (28)
Replies to 98% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Ezhil

Ezhil

India

italki · India

Native Tamil speaker with 6 years of experience, dive in to learn the Tamil universe with me!

Fluent (C2)
6 yrs · 500+ lessons
None listed
Tamil +5
★ 5.0 (28)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Jessica

Jessica

SwedenNative

italki · Sweden

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
Swedish +1
★ 5.0 (28)
Replies to 97% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Bálint

Bálint

Hungary

italki · Hungary

23-year-old multilingual tutor who really, really likes Brazil :)

Fluent (C2)
6 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
Hungarian +2
★ 5.0 (28)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
John

John

United StatesNative

italki · United States

IELTS professional and former IELTS examiner with over 8 years of teaching experience

Native
8 yrs · 500+ lessons
Official exam examiner
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (28)
Replies to 98% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches B1–C2

  • Exam prep
Kate

Kate

Ukraine

italki · Ukraine

I make language come alive through movies, music, and books

Fluent (C2)
6 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
None listed
Russian +1
★ 5.0 (28)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C1

  • Kids
Gulnur

Gulnur

Türkiye

italki · Türkiye

Speak English or Turkish confidently — one conversation (and coffee) at a time!

Fluent (C2)
200+ lessons
None listed
Turkish +2
★ 5.0 (28)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Ruth

Ruth

United KingdomNative

italki · United Kingdom

British English TEFL Teacher|Business Communication Specialist|Helping You Speak with Confidence

Native
500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Portuguese +1
★ 5.0 (28)
Replies to 99% of messages

British English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Beginners
basic

basic

Russia

italki · Russia

Polyglot teacher 多言語 conversation/basics/tech/hobby 大学、日常会話、旅行

Fluent (C2)
500+ lessons
None listed
Russian +7
★ 4.9 (30)
Replies to 94% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Gina

Gina

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Certified TEFL English Teacher | 8+ Years’ Experience | Helping You Speak English Naturally and Conf

Native
8 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Afrikaans +1
★ 4.8 (32)
Replies to 99% of messages

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

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
César

César

Mexico

italki · Mexico

Engineer, Interpreter, Guitarist, Language Passionist =)

Fluent (C2)
10 yrs · 500+ lessons
None listed
Spanish +1
★ 4.9 (29)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A2–C2

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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
italki7,095$20$14–$275.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
NativeCamp5,966from ¥6,800/month—5.0★Free trial period25 min
Cambly5,759from €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
Apprentus1,524$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, 28487 tutors
Native speakers
$17Middle 50% between $9.24 and $26, 12679 tutors
Non-native
$18Middle 50% between $12 and $28, 15808 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, 7095 tutors
Classgap
$17Middle 50% between $12 and $21, 1624 tutors
Apprentus
$28Middle 50% between $19 and $35, 1524 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

  • PhilippinesPhilippines7,920 / 46,196
  • United StatesUnited States4,038 / 46,196
  • United KingdomUnited Kingdom3,308 / 46,196
  • South AfricaSouth Africa2,742 / 46,196
  • JapanJapan1,126 / 46,196
  • NigeriaNigeria981 / 46,196
  • TaiwanTaiwan831 / 46,196
  • CanadaCanada823 / 46,196

English tutors: FAQ

Across 28,487 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 20,155 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 46,196 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 13, 2026

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