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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.

Silke

Silke

Native (likely)

Nachhilfeunterricht

Ich erteile online-Fremdsprachen-Unterricht und Deutsch-Unterricht einer Schulform! Daneben biete ich auch Englisch-Unterricht bis zur 10. Klasse an

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

Sara

Sara

AustriaNative

italki · Austria

Österreichische Muttersprachlerin mit Leidenschaft für Menschen & kulturellen Austausch

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (11)
Replies to 100% of messages

Austrian German · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language

Christa

Native (likely)

Nachhilfeunterricht

Geduldige und einfühlsame Lehrerin möchte gern helfen

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

Maria

Maria

GermanyNative

italki · Germany

Deutsch lernen| Alltag, Beruf, Med. Feld Learn German | Everyday life, work & medical German

Native
100+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (11)
Replies to 100% of messages

German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A2–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Everyday admin & immigration

Christa

Native (likely)

Nachhilfeunterricht

Deutsch als Fremdsprache von geduldiger Lehrerin, die sehr viel Freude mit dem Unterrichten hat

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

Jeanette

Jeanette

GermanyNative

italki · Germany

German and English Teacher, office manager and aspiring polyglot

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English +4
★ 4.9 (11)
Replies to 99% of messages

German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners

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Anita

Anita

Native

Nachhilfeunterricht

Deutsch als Fremdsprache Turorin für Kinder aller Altersgruppen

Native
New tutor
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
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  • Kids
Kat

Kat

GermanyNative

italki · Germany

Speak German without fear! Patient & relaxed conversation at eye level.

Native
50+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (10)
Replies to 100% of messages

German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A2–B2

  • Speaks your language
Svenja

Svenja

Native (likely)

FindTutors

Native German speaker offering online lessons to beginners and advanced students worldwide, helping you achieve fluency.

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

  • Beginners
Maja

Maja

AustriaNative

italki · Austria

Learn German naturally with an experienced teacher - looking forward to meet you =)

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
English +4
★ 5.0 (10)
Replies to 97% of messages

Austrian German · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners

Christa

Native (likely)

Nachhilfeunterricht

Nachhilfe in Deutsch und Deutsch als Fremdsprache

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

Nane

Nane

GermanyNative

italki · Germany

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
Indonesian
★ 4.9 (10)
Replies to 89% of messages

German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A2–C1

Antonia

Antonia

Native (likely)

Nachhilfeunterricht

Deutsch als Fremdsprache Anfänger-Profi Niveau

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

German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Lara

Lara

GermanyNative

italki · Germany

Aufgeschlossene Kommunikationspartnerin

Native
50+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (9)
Replies to 96% of messages

German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Ellia

Ellia

Native (likely)

Voscours

Prof particulier venant d'Allemagne, donne cours d'allemand pour gagner en niveau rapidement

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

  • Beginners
Mahe

Mahe

GermanyNative

italki · Germany

Zertifizierte Lehrkraft mit 20 Jahren Unterrichtserfahrung

Native
20 yrs · 100+ lessons
Other certificate
English +2
★ 5.0 (9)
Replies to 100% of messages

German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Lara

Lara

Native (likely)

Letuelezioni

Madrelingua tedesca con laurea in scienze della formazione e lingua tedesca offre lezioni online

Native (likely)
New tutor
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
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Milad

Milad

GermanyNative

italki · Germany

⭐ Learn German – fast! With the Khorasaan Method: clear, logical, effective – and personal 💪📘

Native
50+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (9)
Replies to 96% of messages

German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Fabienne

Fabienne

Native (likely)

Letuelezioni

Studentessa austriaca a Firenze offre lezioni di tedesco e inglese

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

Leonidas

Leonidas

GermanyNative

italki · Germany

Deutsch in einer unterhaltsamen und angenehmen Stimmung lernen!

Native
50+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (9)
Replies to 99% of messages

German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Silke

Silke

Native (likely)

Nachhilfeunterricht

Deutsch als Fremdsprache!

Native (likely)
New tutor
Teaching degree
No other language listed
No reviews yet
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German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

Leslie

Leslie

GermanyNative

italki · Germany

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (8)
Replies to 98% of messages

German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Jessica

Jessica

Native (likely)

Letuelezioni

Se vuoi imparare o studiare TEDESCO o INGLESE, scrivimi!

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

Assunta

Assunta

GermanyNative

italki · Germany

Learn to speak confidently 🌻 absolute beginners and profis

Native
50+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (8)
Replies to 97% of messages

German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners

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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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