Julia
Nativeitalki · Germany
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Page language: English
5,466 tutors · 11 platforms
Cheap German tutors under $17 an hour
The most affordable quarter of German tutors charge $17 per hour or less: 1,457 tutors across 11 platforms. For comparison, the overall median is $24. Trial lessons typically cost $0. Native speakers charge a median of $30 per hour, versus $23 for non-native tutors.
$13/h
Median / hour
$12–$16
Typical range
$0
Trial lesson
1,457
on 11 platforms
Compare German tutors
160 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Hannah
Nativeitalki · Germany
calm, patient & friendly German speaking practice with a native speaker 🌸🇩🇪
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
$14/h
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Sonja
Nativeitalki · Germany
Lose your fear of speaking! Casual conversations with a certified TEFL teacher
- Native
- 30 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.00
AnnaEva
Nativeitalki · Austria
BOOST your German skills EFFECTIVELY
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- Polish +2
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Alexandra
Nativeitalki · Greece
Literature translator passionate with languages
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- Greek +1
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Franziska
Nativeitalki · Germany
Entspannt Deutsch sprechen lernen: Mit Herz, Humor und spannenden Themen zur Sprachsicherheit!
- Native
- 30 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 4.5 (4)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
$17/h
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Joris
Nativeitalki · Germany
Muttersprachler aus Hannover – Grammatik, Konversation & mehr.
- Native
- 46 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Teaches B1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Business
G
Nativeitalki · Poland
Profesor de alemán con 15 años de experiencia | Cultura, idioma y comunicación real
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +4
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$16/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Tina
Nativeitalki · Austria
- Native
- 12 lessons
- Not listed
- Serbian +4
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 89% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$14/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Yannick
Nativeitalki · Germany
- Native
- 45 lessons
- Not listed
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
$13/h
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Liya
Nativeitalki · Germany
Certified TEFL teacher with over 4 years of teaching experience
- Native
- 27 lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Claudia
Nativeitalki · Germany
Multilingual traveler | Language enthusiast | German & polish tutor
- Native
- 46 lessons
- Not listed
- Spanish +3
- ★ 3.4 (5)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
Fabian
Nativeitalki · Germany
- Native
- 34 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$11/h
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Trung
Nativeitalki · Germany
- Native
- 4 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Mergim
Nativeitalki · Austria
- Native
- 29 lessons
- Not listed
- English +4
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Replies to 80% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Pedro
Nativeitalki · Germany
Hallo ich bin neu hier auf I Talki und würde mich freuen Dir die Deutsche Sprache näher zubringen.
- Native
- 12 lessons
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Replies to 94% of messages
Teaches A2–B1
$16/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Sarah
Nativeitalki · Portugal
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- Italian +1
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Replies to 97% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Jakub
Nativeitalki · Czechia
Deutsch lernen ohne Bücher! 🚀 Muttersprachler (C2) | Praxis & Konversation
- Native
- 14 lessons
- Not listed
- Czech +1
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Replies to 83% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$17/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.50
David
Nativeitalki · France
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +5
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Replies to 64% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $20
Alexander
Nativeitalki · Germany
Deutsch für Anfänger und Fortgeschrittene A1-C1
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
$16/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Maria
Nativeitalki · Germany
Deutsch lernen| Alltag, Beruf, Med. Feld Learn German | Everyday life, work & medical German
- Native
- 44 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A2–C1
- Speaks your language
- Everyday admin & immigration
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
René
Nativeitalki · Germany
Benefit from over 4,400 hours of experience teaching German with a native speaker from A1-B2
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$14/h
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Michelle
Nativeitalki · Germany
Native German Community Teacher
- Native
- 2 lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Salome
Nativeitalki · Germany
Native German Speaker | Relaxed & Friendly Conversations :)
- Native
- 6 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
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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 | 736 | $22 | $16–$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 |
| Apprentus | 129 | $33 | $23–$45 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 105 | $29 | $13–$40 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 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
$24Middle 50% between $17 and $34, 5463 tutors
Native speakers
$30Middle 50% between $21 and $42, 1508 tutors
Non-native
$23Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 3955 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
$22Middle 50% between $16 and $30, 736 tutors
Classgap
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $30, 374 tutors
Apprentus
$33Middle 50% between $23 and $45, 129 tutors
AmazingTalker
$29Middle 50% between $13 and $40, 105 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
- Germany1,142 / 5,466
- Austria128 / 5,466
Italy107 / 5,466
Spain76 / 5,466
Switzerland66 / 5,466
Ukraine59 / 5,466
Egypt53 / 5,466
Russia42 / 5,466
German tutors: FAQ
The cheapest quarter of German tutors in our directory charge $17 per hour or less (1,457 tutors). Community tutors and non-native speakers are usually the most affordable, and many offer discounted trial lessons.
Across 5,463 German tutors with a listed price, the median is $24 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 29, 2026
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