Amy N
LanguaTalk · Kenya
Certified English Instructor with over 3000 hours; IELTS Expert in Speaking
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- 1,000+ lessons
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- Swahili
- ★ 5.0 (209)
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Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
$19/h
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Page language: English
34,984 tutors · 16 platforms
Online English tutors, compared
A 60-minute online English lesson costs $18 at the median, across the 34,984 tutors we track on 16 platforms. Most tutors charge between $9.56 and $28 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $1.10. Native speakers charge a median of $15 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$18/h
Median / hour
$9.56–$28
Typical range
$1.10
Trial lesson
34,984
on 16 platforms
Compare English tutors
8 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Alessia B
LanguaTalk · Canada
Certified English teacher with 7+ years experience - fun, engaging lessons + IELTS prep!
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- 500+ lessons
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- Italian
- ★ 5.0 (191)
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Teaches B1–B2
- Exam prep
$33/h
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Nicoletta A
LanguaTalk · Cyprus
Certified TEFL Tutor | IELTS and TOEFL preparation | Business English | All ages
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- 500+ lessons
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- Greek
- ★ 5.0 (140)
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Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$28/h
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Dimpho M
LanguaTalk · South Africa
-IELTS expert -Certified English teacher. I've taught over 4000 ESL online lessons.
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- 500+ lessons
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- No other language listed
- ★ 4.9 (32)
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Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Kids
$24/h
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Lizzy D
LanguaTalk · United Kingdom
Professional English Teacher with over 10 years' experience IELTS FCE CAE
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- 100+ lessons
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- German +3
- ★ 5.0 (17)
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Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Kids
$33/h
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Jeff L
LanguaTalk · United States
IELTS - Cambridge Examiner | CELTA Certificate | US Native | 15,000 + hours
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- 200+ lessons
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- Spanish
- ★ 5.0 (15)
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Teaches B1–B2
- Exam prep
$26/h
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Michelle O
LanguaTalk · South Africa
IELTS Coach🎓 Fun Conversations🤗 Interviews✔️ Cambridge Primary, Sec, IGCSE, AS, A Levels📚
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- 200+ lessons
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- Afrikaans +2
- ★ 5.0 (13)
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Teaches B1–B2
- Exam prep
$22/h
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Christopher C
LanguaTalk · United Kingdom
IELTS Specialist - 15 years / 5000+ hours online tutoring
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- 29 lessons
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- Chinese
- ★ 5.0 (11)
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Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Kids
$31/h
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English tutors by platform
AmazingTalker is both the cheapest (median $11) and the biggest (6,459 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 | 6,459 | $11 | $5.28–$22 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Cambly | 5,785 | from €24/month | — | 4.9★ | Not advertised | 30 min |
| NativeCamp | 4,955 | from ¥6,800/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial period | 25 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 4,405 | $17 | $10–$24 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| Engoo | 4,013 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| DMM英会話 | 2,027 | from ¥4,880/month | — | 4.9★ | Free trial period | 25 min |
| italki | 1,666 | $17 | $12–$24 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Classgap | 1,218 | $18 | $12–$23 | 4.9★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Apprentus | 1,018 | $29 | $20–$37 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Preply | 965 | $30 | $24–$43 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 960 | $13 | $9.56–$18 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Wiingy | 857 | $40 | $38–$41 | 4.6★ | Free trial (55 min) | 55 min |
| Verbling | 453 | $25 | $19–$35 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 99 | $60 | $49–$69 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 59 | $60 | $40–$75 | 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 $9.56 and $28, 18186 tutors
Native speakers
$15Middle 50% between $6.60 and $25, 7278 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $11 and $30, 10908 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
AmazingTalker
$11Middle 50% between $5.28 and $22, 6459 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$17Middle 50% between $10 and $24, 4392 tutors
italki
$17Middle 50% between $12 and $24, 1666 tutors
Classgap
$18Middle 50% between $12 and $23, 1218 tutors
Apprentus
$29Middle 50% between $20 and $37, 1018 tutors
Preply
$30Middle 50% between $24 and $43, 965 tutors
Cafetalk
$13Middle 50% between $9.56 and $18, 955 tutors
Wiingy
$40Middle 50% between $38 and $41, 857 tutors
Verbling
$25Middle 50% between $19 and $35, 453 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$60Middle 50% between $49 and $69, 99 tutors
Wyzant
$60Middle 50% between $40 and $75, 59 tutors
LanguaTalk
$28Middle 50% between $24 and $33, 45 tutors
Where English tutors are from
Philippines7,047 / 34,984- United States2,066 / 34,984
- South Africa1,882 / 34,984
- United Kingdom1,810 / 34,984
Japan1,032 / 34,984
Taiwan781 / 34,984
Nigeria761 / 34,984
Serbia572 / 34,984
English tutors: FAQ
Across 18,186 English tutors with a listed price, the median is $18 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $3.96 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 $15 per hour, while non-native tutors charge $20. We list 13,696 native speakers.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $1.10. Trials are offered on AmazingTalker, NativeCamp, Engoo, DMM英会話, and italki, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.
We track 34,984 English tutors on AmazingTalker, Cambly, NativeCamp, Tusclases / FindTutors, Engoo, and DMM英会話. AmazingTalker has the most choice, with 6,459 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 September 29, 2026
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