Jonas
Nativeitalki · South Korea
Chinese Learner & Musician to talk German to!
- Native
- 21 lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 79% of messages
German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
Page language: English
6,458 tutors · 11 platforms
Cheap German tutors under $17 an hour
The most affordable quarter of German tutors charge $17 per hour or less: 1,633 tutors across 11 platforms. For comparison, the overall median is $24. Trial lessons typically cost $5.00. Native speakers charge a median of $29 per hour, versus $22 for non-native tutors.
$13/h
Median / hour
$12–$15
Typical range
$5.00
Trial lesson
1,633
on 11 platforms
Compare German tutors
357 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
onur
Nativeitalki · Germany
DaF Kompakt - mit der Birkenbihl-Methode leicht gemacht
- Native
- 17 lessons
- None listed
- Turkish +2
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 84% of messages
German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$14/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Ibrahim
Nativeitalki · Austria
Native German Conversation Tutor for Confident Speaking (A2-C1)
- Native
- 37 lessons
- None listed
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Austrian German · likely · Teaches B1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Everyday admin & immigration
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Thomas
Nativeitalki · Germany
Engagierter und freundlicher Deutschtutor mit mehr als drei Jahren Erfahrung
- Native
- 3 yrs · 22 lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$17/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.95
Stephanie
Nativeitalki · Germany
German for Beginners (A1–A2)
- Native
- 2 lessons
- None listed
- Spanish +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Zacharias
Nativeitalki · Germany
Native German speaker helping learners gain confidence
- Native
- 1 lessons
- None listed
- Polish +2
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
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Hank
Nativeitalki · Germany
> NATIVE GERMAN TEACHER / Conversation Practice - Exam Prep - Fun Lessons
- Native
- 2 lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 80% of messages
German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$10/h
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Jasmin
Nativeitalki · Germany
Deutsch für Erwachsene | Natürlich sprechen und sicherer kommunizieren
- Native
- 19 lessons
- None listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A2–C1
- Speaks your language
$15/h
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Aryan
Nativeitalki · Germany
Knapp 4 Jahre Erfahrung|3 Jahre im Ausland gelebt|Übersetzungswissenschaft in Heidelberg studiert
- Native
- 4 yrs · 7 lessons
- None listed
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$12/h
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Anne
Nativeitalki · Germany
German Teacher with Years of Experience teaching Young Adults
- Native
- 6 lessons
- Language degree
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 95% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
$14/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Sonja
Nativeitalki · Germany
Sprachgeek und Programmiererin / Language enthusiast and programmer
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Language degree
- English +2
- ★ 3.0 (2)
- Replies to 100% of messages
German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
Oleg
Nativeitalki · Russia
Mehrsprachiger Deutsch-Tutor mit 1,5 Jahre DaF-Unterrichtserfahrung
- Native
- 1 years teaching
- None listed
- Russian +3
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$16/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
davis.teaching
Nativeitalki · Germany
Zertifizierte Deutschkenntnisse C2 Niveau (Telc)
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Immanuel
Nativeitalki · Germany
Native German Tutor Helps You Learn German
- Native
- 4 yrs · 1 lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$16/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Karli
Nativeitalki · Germany
- Native
- New tutor
- Other certificate · verified
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Lara
Nativeitalki · Germany
Conversational speaking teacher
- Native
- 7 lessons
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 94% of messages
German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A2–C1
- Speaks your language
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Kirsten
Nativeitalki · Spain
Very patient conversation partner to help you with your German fluency & confidence up to B1
- Native
- 6 yrs · 5 lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Manuela
Nativeitalki · Germany
Entspannt Deutsch sprechen — geduldig, ohne Druck, in deinem Tempo
- Native
- 12 lessons
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Simon
Nativeitalki · Germany
Speak German with Confidence from Minute One!
- Native
- 1 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$11/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Jonas
Nativeitalki · Germany
Muttersprachler aus Deutschland - Entspanntes Deutschlernen und Konversation 😊
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Olli
Nativeitalki · Germany
Community Tutor, Lehrer mit viel Geduld und Leidenschaft am unterrichten
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Xenia
Nativeitalki · Germany
Deutsch für Kinder und Erwachsene |German lessons for kids & adults Individueller Deutschunterricht
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$16/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.00
Tarik
Nativeitalki · Germany
Improve your German by talking! (Conversation Practice|Community Tutor)
- Native
- 22 lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Michael
Nativeitalki · Germany
Learn German with real materials and personalized feedback
- Native
- 5 lessons
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 92% of messages
German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
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German tutors by platform
Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($15), while Tusclases / FindTutors offers the most choice (3,120 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 | 3,120 | $22 | $17–$28 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| italki | 1,472 | $25 | $18–$35 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Preply | 913 | $34 | $24–$47 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Classgap | 395 | $24 | $18–$30 | 4.9★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Apprentus | 153 | $32 | $23–$48 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 136 | $26 | $12–$37 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 82 | $61 | $50–$78 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Verbling | 75 | $38 | $28–$45 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Cafetalk | 48 | $15 | $11–$20 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Wyzant | 34 | $58 | $45–$88 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 30 | $40 | $33–$52 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
How much German tutors charge
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
All tutors
$24Middle 50% between $17 and $34, 6453 tutors
Native speakers
$29Middle 50% between $20 and $40, 2524 tutors
Non-native
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 3929 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Tusclases / FindTutors
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $28, 3117 tutors
italki
$25Middle 50% between $18 and $35, 1472 tutors
Preply
$34Middle 50% between $24 and $47, 913 tutors
Classgap
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $30, 395 tutors
Apprentus
$32Middle 50% between $23 and $48, 153 tutors
AmazingTalker
$26Middle 50% between $12 and $37, 136 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$61Middle 50% between $50 and $78, 82 tutors
Verbling
$38Middle 50% between $28 and $45, 74 tutors
Cafetalk
$15Middle 50% between $11 and $20, 48 tutors
Wyzant
$58Middle 50% between $45 and $88, 34 tutors
LanguaTalk
$40Middle 50% between $33 and $52, 29 tutors
Where German tutors are from
- Germany1,606 / 6,458
- Austria185 / 6,458
Italy129 / 6,458
Switzerland93 / 6,458- Spain83 / 6,458
Ukraine74 / 6,458- Russia71 / 6,458
Egypt69 / 6,458
German tutors: FAQ
The cheapest quarter of German tutors in our directory charge $17 per hour or less (1,633 tutors). Community tutors and non-native speakers are usually the most affordable, and many offer discounted trial lessons.
Across 6,453 German tutors with a listed price, the median is $24 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $12 and $47 per hour.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $5.00. Trials are offered on italki, Preply, Classgap, AmazingTalker, and Verbling, 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 November 12, 2026
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