Colin
Nativeitalki · Germany
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$15/h
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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
Willy
Nativeitalki · Austria
Native German from Vienna | Conversation, Pronunciation & Job Interviews
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Austrian German · Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
$16/h
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Hannah
Nativeitalki · Germany
- Native
- 4 lessons
- Teaching degree
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$14/h
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Faissal
Nativeitalki · Germany
Prep for your B1 or B2 certificate with a native German teacher!
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- Arabic +6
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A2–B2
- Exam prep
$15/h
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Hoang
Nativeitalki · Vietnam
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Peer
Nativeitalki · Germany
Deutsch im Alltag / Gesprächstraining mit Muttersprachler
- Native
- 1 lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$16/h
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Pascal
Nativeitalki · Germany
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Anukun
Nativeitalki · Austria
Your friendly teacher
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Austrian German · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$10/h
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Cedric
Nativeitalki · Germany
Deutsch lernen. Konversationstraining mit deutschem Muttersprachler.
- Native
- 19 lessons
- None listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
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Jorges
Nativeitalki · Germany
Muttersprachler, Zertifizierter Linguist & Übersetzer, 7+ Jahre Erfahrung
- Native
- 7 years teaching
- Language degree
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
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Toni
Nativeitalki · Germany
Business-Deutsch aus der Praxis | 10 Jahre Vertrieb & Führung | Konversation, Bewerbung & Beruf
- Native
- New tutor
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
$15/h
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Salome
Nativeitalki · Germany
Native German speaker fluent in English
- Native
- 1 yrs · 4 lessons
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$15/h
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Lena
Nativeitalki · Italy
- Native
- 10 years teaching
- None listed
- Italian +2
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$16/h
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Morad
Nativeitalki · Germany
Deutsch lernen leicht gemacht: Effektiver Unterricht für Konversation & Grammatik
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
$12/h
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Adrian
Nativeitalki · Germany
German with a Big4 Counsel | Business German, Job Search & Relocation Support for Professionals
- Native
- New tutor
- Other certificate · verified
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
German (Germany) · likely · Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Everyday admin & immigration
$12/h
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Bianca
Nativeitalki · Germany
🇩🇪Native German tutor with one year of teaching experience, who also speaks Spanish and English.
- Native
- 1 years teaching
- None listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
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Maki
Nativeitalki · Germany
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$5.00/h
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Philipp
Nativeitalki · Germany
Friendly nerd up for conversations about whatever interests you :D
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
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Moana
Nativeitalki · Germany
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Kids
$15/h
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Lukas
Nativeitalki · Germany
Community Tutor
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
$12/h
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Kathi
Nativeitalki · Germany
- Native
- New tutor
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$10/h
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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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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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