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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.

Martina

Native (likely)

Nachhilfepro

Deutsch-Tutorin für alle, die ihr Deutsch verbessern oder von Grund auf lernen möchten

Native (likely)
New tutor
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
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Austrian German · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Sebastian

Sebastian

GermanyNative

italki · Germany

Deutscher Muttersprachler in Mexiko

Native
1,000+ lessons
None listed
Low German +2
★ 5.0 (58)
Replies to 100% of messages

German (Germany) · likely · Teaches B1–C1

  • Speaks your language
Susanna

Susanna

Native (likely)

Tusclases

Maestra nativa de alemán de forma presencial o en línea a todas las edades y objetivos

Native (likely)
New tutor
None listed
Spanish
No reviews yet
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German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

Tanja

Tanja

GermanyNative

italki · Germany

Native
15 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +6
★ 5.0 (58)
Replies to 98% of messages

German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners

Claudia

Native

Nachhilfeunterricht

Deutsche Muttersprachlerin,keine Erfahrung als Lehrkraft hat jedoch Interesse ausschließlich online Stunden anzubieten.

Native
New tutor
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
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German (Germany) · likely

Esther

Esther

AustriaNative

italki · Austria

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (56)
Replies to 96% of messages

Austrian German · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language

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Julia

Julia

Native

FindTutors

I am a native German speaker and I am excited to meet you:)

Native
New tutor
None listed
English
No reviews yet
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  • Speaks your language
Thomas

Thomas

AustriaNative

italki · Austria

Softwareentwickler mit über einem Jahr Unterrichtserfahrung

Native
1 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (48)
Replies to 99% of messages

Austrian German · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
Monika

Monika

Native

Nachhilfepro

Deutsch Tutorin mit optisch, akustischer Lernmethode. Ein Unterricht sollte Spaß machen und Lernerfolge bringen ...

Native
New tutor
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
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Austrian German · likely

Falk

Falk

GermanyNative

italki · Germany

Lerne flüssig Deutsch sprechen mit den besten Ideen für jede Situation

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English +6
★ 5.0 (40)
Replies to 100% of messages

German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Szonja

Szonja

Native

Nachhilfepro

Deutschkurs für Ungarische ( mindegy, hogy gyerek vagy felnőtt )

Native
New tutor
None listed
Hungarian
No reviews yet
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  • Kids
Julian

Julian

PolandNative

italki · Poland

Native German Buddy | Live Chat Notes | Talk NFL, Tech & Travel | No Grammar Stress

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
English +5
★ 5.0 (40)
Replies to 100% of messages

German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language

Samet

Native

Tusclasesparticulares

Doy clases de aleman para apoyo escolar y universitario

Native
New tutor
None listed
English +1
No reviews yet
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German (Germany) · likely

  • Speaks your language
Esbol

Esbol

GermanyNative

italki · Germany

Deutschlernen sollte Spaß machen! Ich bin ein geduldiger Lehrer mit zwei Jahren Erfahrung.

Native
2 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
None listed
English +6
★ 5.0 (38)
Replies to 100% of messages

German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Xenia

Xenia

Native

Nachhilfeunterricht

Muttersprachlerin mit Nachhilfeerfahrung bietet Unterstützung beim Deutschlernen

Native
New tutor
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
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German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

Elijah

Elijah

United KingdomNative

italki · United Kingdom

Native
2,000+ lessons
None listed
English +4
★ 5.0 (35)
Replies to 100% of messages

German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Johannes

Johannes

Native

Nachhilfeunterricht

Fließend Deutsch sprechen lernen: Maßgeschneiderter Nachhilfeunterricht von einem Deutsch Muttersprachler

Native
New tutor
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
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Catharina

Catharina

GermanyNative

italki · Germany

Enthusiastic language teacher with over 10 years of teaching experience.

Native
10 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
None listed
English +10
★ 5.0 (34)
Replies to 100% of messages

German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Thomas

Thomas

Native

Tusclasesparticulares

Profesor de alemán nativo ofrece clases particulares de alemán para adolescentes y adultos. También clases particulares de apoyo escolar en alemán y clases de…

Native
15 years teaching
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
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German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
Emily

Emily

AustriaNative

italki · Austria

Emily🌸+5 years experienced German tutor (✨Beginners, ✅Grammar, 🥇Conversation and more!)

Native
5 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 4.9 (37)
Replies to 100% of messages

Austrian German · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Esperanza

Esperanza

Native

Tusclasesparticulares

🌟 Aprende alemán de la mano de una nativa y gana confianza en conversación diaria

Native
New tutor
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Not shown

German (Germany) · likely

Marcel

Marcel

AustriaNative

italki · Austria

Native
1,000+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (33)
Replies to 99% of messages

Austrian German · likely · Teaches A2–C1

  • Speaks your language

Carolin

Native (likely)

Nachhilfepro

Deutsch-Tutor, der gerne Deutsch als Fremdsprache unterrichtet (alle Altersklassen)

Native (likely)
New tutor
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Not shown

Austrian German · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
Klara

Klara

GermanyNative

italki · Germany

From Health Care to Travel – Learn German with a Globally Experienced Occupational Therapist

Native
1,000+ lessons
None listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (31)
Replies to 99% of messages

German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business

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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.

Tutors, prices and trial lessons by platform
PlatformTutorsMedian / hMiddle 50%Avg. ratingTrial lessonLesson length
Tusclases / FindTutors3,120$22$17–$285.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
italki1,472$25$18–$355.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
Preply913$34$24–$475.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Classgap395$24$18–$304.9★Free trial (20 min)60 min
Apprentus153$32$23–$484.9★No trial lessons60 min
AmazingTalker136$26$12–$375.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Tutor Hunt82$61$50–$784.9★No trial lessons60 min
Verbling75$38$28–$455.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
Cafetalk48$15$11–$20—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Wyzant34$58$45–$885.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min
LanguaTalk30$40$33–$525.0★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
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

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
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where German tutors are from

  • GermanyGermany1,606 / 6,458
  • AustriaAustria185 / 6,458
  • ItalyItaly129 / 6,458
  • SwitzerlandSwitzerland93 / 6,458
  • SpainSpain83 / 6,458
  • UkraineUkraine74 / 6,458
  • RussiaRussia71 / 6,458
  • EgyptEgypt69 / 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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