Priscila
Classgap · Argentina
- Fluent (C2)
- 5 yrs · 17 lessons
- Other certificate
- Spanish +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
$13/h
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7,305 tutors · 12 platforms
Cheap French tutors under $14 an hour
The most affordable quarter of French tutors charge $14 per hour or less: 1,919 tutors across 12 platforms. For comparison, the overall median is $21. Trial lessons typically cost $0. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $22 for non-native tutors.
$11/h
Median / hour
$8.00–$13
Typical range
$0
Trial lesson
1,919
on 12 platforms
Compare French tutors
1,919 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
MARTINE
NativeCafetalk · France
実際のレッスンの前にお互いを知り、レベルなど、ご希望に合う最適なプログラムをご相談ください。
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +3
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
Omnia
Apprentus
Learn French from beginner to intermediate level. Improve your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills through interactive online
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Nestor
Nativeitalki · Cameroon
Professeur de français certifié, bilingue et expert en pédagogie interactive
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (116)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$6.67/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Dylan E.
NativePreply · Cameroon
Speak French with Confidence | Simple and Personalized Courses for All Levels
- Native
- 6 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (52)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$13/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Marisol
Tusclasesparticulares
Profesora con mas de 30 años de experiencia
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- ★ 5.0 (15)
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Guillaume
NativeAmazingTalker · France
🎓 Mentor | French Conversation
- Native
- 3 yrs · 30 lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (8)
- Not shown
French (France) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$7.92/h
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Ulrich
NativeClassgap · Cameroon
- Native
- 10 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
$10/h
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Julien R.-K.
NativeCafetalk · France
Let's see how I can help you!
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
$9.56/h
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Paulin
Apprentus
Allemand A1 à C1 et pour les exams. Français spécial, scolaire ou examen
- Not listed
- New tutor
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- German +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
STEEVE
Nativeitalki · Switzerland
『😣 JLPT N1 EXAM BREAK 😣 』
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (111)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$11/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Elvyra M.
NativePreply · Cameroon
Certified tutor with 5 years of experiece
- Native
- 5 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 4.9 (55)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$9.60/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.00
Alexandre
Voscours
Le français pour ukrainophones/russophones/slaves. J'enseigne le français sur ZOOM aux russophons qui habitent en France.
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- ★ 4.9 (13)
- Not shown
$14/h
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KEHE
NativeAmazingTalker · Cameroon
🗣 Conversation | Adults
- Native
- 15 lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (8)
- Not shown
Teaches A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$2.64/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Lélisé
NativeClassgap · Brazil
Private French lessons with native teacher, all levels, DALF/TCF preparation included
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
$13/h
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Hippolyte
NativeCafetalk · France
French Icebreaker: 15 Minutes Introductory Chat
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
Nouhaila
Apprentus
Speak with confidence: Moroccan Darija, Arabic, French and English
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Teaching degree
- Arabic +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Rehabe
Nativeitalki · Morocco
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Arabic +2
- ★ 4.9 (120)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$13/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Sidonie T.
NativePreply · Cameroon
Bilingual French Tutor | Speak with Confidence, Learn Naturally, and Fall in Love with French!
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 4.8 (59)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$9.60/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.00
Pepe
Tusclases
French Conversation & Practical Communication
- Not listed
- Not listed
- None listed
- Not listed
- ★ 5.0 (12)
- Not shown
$11/h
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Saad
AmazingTalker · Morocco
🎓 TESOL | Conversation 👶
- Fluent (C2)
- 11 lessons
- Not listed
- Arabic +2
- ★ 5.0 (8)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$6.60/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Laura V.
Classgap · Venezuela
- Fluent (C2)
- 5 years teaching
- Teaching degree
- Spanish +3
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Business
$12/h
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Andy Dave
Cafetalk · Egypt
Short conversation in English
- Fluent (C2)
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
Ferdaous
Apprentus
Private Arabic lessons – Beginner to intermediate | Speaking, reading and writing
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Arabic +3
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
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French tutors by platform
AmazingTalker has the lowest median price ($12), while Tusclases / FindTutors offers the most choice (3,307 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 3,307 | $19 | $14–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| italki | 884 | $18 | $12–$26 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Preply | 875 | $24 | $14–$35 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Classgap | 557 | $18 | $15–$25 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Apprentus | 474 | $30 | $22–$41 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 469 | $12 | $3.96–$22 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Wiingy | 242 | $41 | $40–$45 | 4.6★ | Free trial (55 min) | 55 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 206 | $60 | $49–$78 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Cafetalk | 107 | $15 | $10–$19 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Verbling | 107 | $34 | $25–$42 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 52 | $35 | $31–$44 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Wyzant | 25 | $70 | $55–$90 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
How much French tutors charge
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
All tutors
$21Middle 50% between $14 and $31, 7302 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $12 and $30, 2362 tutors
Non-native
$22Middle 50% between $14 and $33, 4940 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Tusclases / FindTutors
$19Middle 50% between $14 and $27, 3305 tutors
italki
$18Middle 50% between $12 and $26, 884 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $14 and $35, 875 tutors
Classgap
$18Middle 50% between $15 and $25, 557 tutors
Apprentus
$30Middle 50% between $22 and $41, 474 tutors
AmazingTalker
$12Middle 50% between $3.96 and $22, 469 tutors
Wiingy
$41Middle 50% between $40 and $45, 242 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$60Middle 50% between $49 and $78, 206 tutors
Cafetalk
$15Middle 50% between $10 and $19, 106 tutors
Verbling
$34Middle 50% between $25 and $42, 107 tutors
LanguaTalk
$35Middle 50% between $31 and $44, 52 tutors
Wyzant
$70Middle 50% between $55 and $90, 25 tutors
Where French tutors are from
- France1,230 / 7,305
- Cameroon462 / 7,305
Algeria160 / 7,305- Morocco120 / 7,305
Canada79 / 7,305
Spain64 / 7,305
Belgium55 / 7,305
Italy50 / 7,305
French tutors: FAQ
The cheapest quarter of French tutors in our directory charge $14 per hour or less (1,919 tutors). Community tutors and non-native speakers are usually the most affordable, and many offer discounted trial lessons.
Across 7,302 French tutors with a listed price, the median is $21 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $7.52 and $44 per hour.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $0. Trials are offered on italki, Preply, Classgap, AmazingTalker, and Wiingy, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.
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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Updated September 29, 2026
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