Eduard N.
NativePreply · Germany
German Teacher | Speak with More Confidence
- Native
- 41 lessons
- Not listed
- Russian +1
- ★ 4.0 (2)
- Not shown
$17/h
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5,157 tutors · 11 platforms
Cheap German tutors under $17 an hour
The most affordable quarter of German tutors charge $17 per hour or less: 1,390 tutors across 11 platforms. For comparison, the overall median is $23. Trial lessons typically cost $0. Native speakers charge a median of $30 per hour, versus $23 for non-native tutors.
$13/h
Median / hour
$11–$16
Typical range
$0
Trial lesson
1,390
on 11 platforms
Compare German tutors
163 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Chris
Nativeitalki · Germany
Deutsch lernen im Gespräch
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- Spanish +1
- ★ 5.0 (17)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
André H.
NativePreply · Germany
Learn German with a Native Speaker – Explanations in English and Spanish Available
- Native
- 49 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$14/h
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Peyman
Nativeitalki · Germany
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- Persian +1
- ★ 5.0 (14)
- Replies to 97% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
Paul K.
NativePreply · Cambodia
Native German Tutor | Clear A1–A2 Lessons for Beginners
- Native
- 13 lessons
- Not listed
- Khmer +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$16/h
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Kristine
Nativeitalki · Germany
Native German Speaker | Conversation Practice & Writing Feedback
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (12)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches B1–C1
- Speaks your language
$16/h
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Alexander H.
NativePreply · Germany
Master German with a Qualified Teacher - Lessons from an Experienced Tutor
- Native
- 4 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$16/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.50
Alex
Nativeitalki · Thailand
Native speaker. Global traveler. 👋
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +4
- ★ 5.0 (12)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
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Nicholas K.
NativePreply · Germany
German for Young Adults: Sound Natural with Slang and Dialects
- Native
- 7 lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$16/h
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Dirk
Nativeitalki · Germany
BA in Applied Linguistics supports you with his expertise!
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +3
- ★ 4.9 (12)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
$14/h
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David Patrick O.
NativePreply · Germany
Learning German with Fun: Relaxed Lessons for Beginners
- Native
- 6 lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$16/h
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Meggy
Nativeitalki · Germany
Let’s Talk in German – Step by Step Together
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 4.8 (13)
- Replies to 93% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Nico
Nativeitalki · Germany
Personalized German – Your Goals, Your Pace 🇩🇪
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (11)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$13/h
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Wiebke
Nativeitalki · Germany
Check out my FREE on-demand lesson! Perfect for anyone looking to learn at their own pace. 📚💡
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (10)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Julia
Nativeitalki · Germany
Supportive Conversation Tutor & Certified Coach with a background in Business
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Romanian +3
- ★ 5.0 (9)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$15/h
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Lara
Nativeitalki · Germany
Aufgeschlossene Kommunikationspartnerin
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (9)
- Replies to 96% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.00
Mahe
Nativeitalki · Germany
Zertifizierte Lehrkraft mit 20 Jahren Unterrichtserfahrung
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (9)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$15/h
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Milad
Nativeitalki · Germany
⭐ Learn German – fast! With the Khorasaan Method: clear, logical, effective – and personal 💪📘
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (9)
- Replies to 95% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Leonidas
Nativeitalki · Germany
Deutsch in einer unterhaltsamen und angenehmen Stimmung lernen!
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (9)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Sara
Nativeitalki · Austria
Österreichische Muttersprachlerin mit Leidenschaft für Menschen & kulturellem Austausch
- Native
- 48 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (8)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$11/h
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Leslie
Nativeitalki · Germany
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (8)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
Olga
Nativeitalki · Germany
Gemeinsam Deutsch sprechen – ganz entspannt, ohne Angst vor Fehlern | A2 oder höher
- Native
- 23 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
$16/h
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Elisa
Nativeitalki · Germany
Mit Spaß Deutsch lernen: Freies Sprechen zu allen Themen!
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 97% of messages
Teaches B2–C2
- Speaks your language
$8.00/h
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Vladislav
Nativeitalki · Germany
Deutsch Kurs lernen mit über 20 Jahren Erfahrung | Jeder ist Willkommen |
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 93% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
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German tutors by platform
Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($17), while Tusclases / FindTutors offers the most choice (2,964 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 | 2,964 | $23 | $17–$28 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| Preply | 913 | $34 | $24–$47 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| italki | 475 | $20 | $15–$30 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Classgap | 374 | $24 | $18–$30 | 4.9★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 100 | $32 | $12–$40 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Apprentus | 86 | $33 | $21–$48 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 73 | $60 | $49–$78 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Verbling | 72 | $39 | $28–$45 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Cafetalk | 46 | $17 | $12–$23 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| LanguaTalk | 29 | $39 | $33–$51 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Wyzant | 25 | $55 | $45–$95 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
How much German tutors charge
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
All tutors
$23Middle 50% between $17 and $34, 5154 tutors
Native speakers
$30Middle 50% between $22 and $42, 1226 tutors
Non-native
$23Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 3928 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Tusclases / FindTutors
$23Middle 50% between $17 and $28, 2962 tutors
Preply
$34Middle 50% between $24 and $47, 913 tutors
italki
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $30, 475 tutors
Classgap
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $30, 374 tutors
AmazingTalker
$32Middle 50% between $12 and $40, 100 tutors
Apprentus
$33Middle 50% between $21 and $48, 86 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$60Middle 50% between $49 and $78, 73 tutors
Verbling
$39Middle 50% between $28 and $45, 71 tutors
Cafetalk
$17Middle 50% between $12 and $23, 46 tutors
LanguaTalk
$39Middle 50% between $33 and $51, 29 tutors
Wyzant
$55Middle 50% between $45 and $95, 25 tutors
Where German tutors are from
- Germany992 / 5,157
- Austria109 / 5,157
Italy101 / 5,157
Spain73 / 5,157
Ukraine56 / 5,157
Switzerland52 / 5,157
Egypt50 / 5,157
Russia35 / 5,157
German tutors: FAQ
The cheapest quarter of German tutors in our directory charge $17 per hour or less (1,390 tutors). Community tutors and non-native speakers are usually the most affordable, and many offer discounted trial lessons.
Across 5,154 German tutors with a listed price, the median is $23 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $12 and $46 per hour.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $0. Trials are offered on Preply, italki, 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 September 28, 2026
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