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Online English tutors, compared

A 60-minute online English lesson costs $18 at the median, across the 46,223 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
46,223
on 16 platforms

Compare English tutors

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

Ejderha

Ejderha

Japan

italki · Japan

Scratch to Advanced, Teach in 🇬🇧, 🇰🇷, 🇯🇵, 25yrs EXP, 53,000 hrs offline and 24,550 hrs online

Fluent (C2)
25 yrs · 20,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Japanese +7
★ 5.0 (6,213)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
James

James

United KingdomNative

italki · United Kingdom

Online teacher with 16-years of experience in IELTS, FCE, CAE, PET, KET, and Business.

Native
16 yrs · 10,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (4,240)
Replies to 100% of messages

British English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Sue

Sue

United KingdomNative

italki · United Kingdom

Over 11 years teaching experience with Italki and more than 10,000 lessons taught. I love my job!

Native
11 yrs · 10,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Italian
★ 5.0 (2,584)
Replies to 100% of messages

British English · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Business
Teacher Jong

Teacher Jong

PhilippinesNative

italki · Philippines

A TESOL and TEFL certified ESL Teacher with more than 18,000 lessons and 13 years of experience.

Native
13 yrs · 10,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Filipino +1
★ 5.0 (2,451)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Manchester

Manchester

United KingdomNative

italki · United Kingdom

⭐️italki top 1% teacher 👨🏻‍🏫 19 years exp/CELTA qualified 📚 Exams/Business/General classes

Native
19 yrs · 10,000+ lessons
CELTA
Spanish +1
★ 5.0 (2,085)
Replies to 100% of messages

British English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Marvin

Marvin

United KingdomNative

italki · United Kingdom

10 years experience, Masters in TESOL & CELTA - 100% success rate in CPE/CAE/FCE and IELTS

Native
10 yrs · 10,000+ lessons
CELTA
Spanish +1
★ 5.0 (2,020)
Replies to 100% of messages

British English · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids

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Matt

Matt

United KingdomNative

italki · United Kingdom

✅100% Success Rate✅Cambridge Teaching Certificate📐Engineer🧠Psychologist💪Fitness Trainer

Native
10,000+ lessons
CELTA
Arabic +5
★ 4.9 (2,154)
Replies to 100% of messages

British English · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Jessica

Jessica

New ZealandNative

italki · New Zealand

Practice is the key to success!

Native
7 yrs · 10,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
Hebrew +1
★ 5.0 (1,775)
Replies to 100% of messages

English (New Zealand) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Teacher Aiza

Teacher Aiza

PhilippinesNative

italki · Philippines

Weekend lessons are available per request. Please send me a message for lesson invitations. ✨😊

Native
9 yrs · 10,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Filipino +3
★ 4.9 (1,942)
Replies to 100% of messages

English (Philippines) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Patrick

Patrick

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

READ MY STUDENTS' REVIEWS - 25+ years' training experience. Business & interview specialist classes.

Native
25 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Afrikaans
★ 5.0 (1,726)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Jessie

Jessie

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

18 000+ Lessons Taught | TOEFL, IELTS, CAE, FCE Exam Prep & Business English Specialist

Native
12 yrs · 10,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Afrikaans +2
★ 5.0 (1,710)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Exam prep
  • Business
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
Business

Business

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Business English Tailored to Your Career | Interviews Medical Residency

Native
30 yrs · 10,000+ lessons
CELTA
Spanish +7
★ 5.0 (1,523)
Replies to 100% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Andrew

Andrew

United KingdomNative

italki · United Kingdom

Already know English but struggle to speak? Let’s fix that.

Native
12 yrs · 10,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Chinese +2
★ 5.0 (1,401)
Replies to 100% of messages

British English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Luce

Luce

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

😀Professional Teacher 👨🏻‍🏫19 years of teaching experience in English 💡Loves eating chocolate🍫!

Native
19 yrs · 10,000+ lessons
Teaching degree · verified
Afrikaans
★ 5.0 (1,359)
Replies to 100% of messages

English (South Africa) · likely · Teaches B1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
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
Lawrence

Lawrence

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Native English Conversations. IELT's Speaking Mock Test or Reading & Pronunciation Type Classes !

Native
25 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
Official exam examiner
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (1,366)
Replies to 100% of messages

American English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
Jonathan

Jonathan

United KingdomNative

italki · United Kingdom

Conversation practice, Business English, Exam Prep (IELTS, TOEFL) with a patient, friendly tutor!

Native
5,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Chinese
★ 5.0 (1,344)
Replies to 100% of messages

British English · Teaches B1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
Giulia

Giulia

United KingdomNative

italki · United Kingdom

An enthusiastic ESL teacher with over 29 years of teaching experience. Exam preparation expert!

Native
29 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Greek +1
★ 4.9 (1,358)
Replies to 100% of messages

British English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
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
Alessandra

Alessandra

Brazil

italki · Brazil

Fluent (C2)
5,000+ lessons
Official exam examiner
Portuguese +3
★ 5.0 (1,137)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Accent

Accent

United StatesNative

italki · United States

American pronunciation expert — you can finally master speaking and listening with a polyglot coach!

Native
5,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Spanish +8
★ 5.0 (1,200)
Replies to 100% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Rance

Rance

IrelandNative

italki · Ireland

TESOL certified with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and 10 years of teaching experience

Native
10 yrs · 10,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Spanish +2
★ 5.0 (1,172)
Replies to 100% of messages

English (Ireland) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
Paul

Paul

United KingdomNative

italki · United Kingdom

Certified teacher, 20 years' experience. Specialist in Business and Examination English

Native
20 yrs · 10,000+ lessons
CELTA · verified
Hungarian +8
★ 4.9 (1,212)
Replies to 100% of messages

British English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business

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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

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.

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 20,147 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 46,223 English tutors on AmazingTalker, Tusclases / FindTutors, italki, NativeCamp, Cambly, and Engoo. AmazingTalker has the most choice, with 7,521 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 12, 2026

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