Thérèse M.
Preply · Cameroon
Learn German with Thérèse | Support in French Available 📚
- Fluent (C2)
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- French +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$16/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.50
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5,723 tutors · 11 platforms
Cheap German tutors under $17 an hour
The most affordable quarter of German tutors charge $17 per hour or less: 1,497 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–$15
Typical range
$0
Trial lesson
1,497
on 11 platforms
Compare German tutors
1,497 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Erick
Classgap · Cuba
- Intermediate (B1)
- 5 years teaching
- Other certificate
- Spanish +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$16/h
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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
Ines
Native (likely)Tusclasesparticulares
´CLASES DE ALEMÁN para empresas y particulares, profesora nativa con titulación
- Native (likely)
- Not listed
- None listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 4.8 (8)
- Not shown
- Business
Emmanuel M.
Preply · Cameroon
Patient German Teacher | Speak Confidently in German from the First Lesson
- Fluent (C2)
- 5 yrs · 2 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$9.60/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.00
Cynthia A.
Classgap · Madagascar
- Upper intermediate (B2)
- 3 years teaching
- Other certificate
- French
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
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Christina
italki · Ukraine
Friendly certified German teacher with over 7 years of teaching experience
- Fluent (C2)
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Russian +3
- ★ 4.9 (17)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Ines
Native (likely)Tusclasesparticulares
ALEMÁN para empresas y particulares, profesora nativa con titulación, todo el año
- Native (likely)
- Not listed
- None listed
- Spanish
- ★ 4.8 (8)
- Not shown
German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Business
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
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Ana I.
Classgap · Colombia
- Upper intermediate (B2)
- 10 years teaching
- Other certificate
- Spanish
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Sofiia
italki · Ukraine
- Fluent (C2)
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- Russian +3
- ★ 5.0 (16)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$13/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Ines
Native (likely)Tusclasesparticulares
Clases de alemán: profesora nativa, autónoma y titulada
- Native (likely)
- Not listed
- None listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 4.8 (8)
- Not shown
- Beginners
Mahmoud F.
Preply · Egypt
Experienced German Teacher for A1–B2 | Clear Explanations & Exam Preparation
- Advanced (C1)
- 12 lessons
- Professional teacher
- Arabic
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
$14/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Krissy D.
Classgap · Kenya
German grammar tutor A1- B2 for beginners, students &exam prep. Clear, simple lessons
- Upper intermediate (B2)
- 1 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
David
Nativeitalki · Austria
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (15)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
$16/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $50
Ines
Tusclasesparticulares
CLASES DE ALEMÁN para empresas y particulares, profesora nativa con titulación
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- ★ 4.8 (8)
- Not shown
- Business
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
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.50
Farah
NativeClassgap · Austria
- Native
- New tutor
- Other certificate
- Arabic +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
Ali
italki · Azerbaijan
Уроки немецкого для русскоговорящих * German lessons for Russian speakers
- Fluent (C2)
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- Russian +1
- ★ 5.0 (15)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.50
Gabriela
Tusclasesparticulares
Clases de alemán online por ZOOM - preparación de examenes
- Fluent (C2)
- Not listed
- None listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$10/h
Book on Tusclasesparticulares(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Umesh Kumar V.
Preply · India
I teach German in a simplified way. Over ten years of teaching experience.
- Advanced (C1)
- 13 yrs · 7 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$12/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Valeria
Classgap · Italy
- Basic (A2)
- New tutor
- Other certificate
- Italian +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
Peyman
Nativeitalki · Germany
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- Persian +1
- ★ 5.0 (14)
- Replies to 97% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
Ines
NativeTusclasesparticulares
Clases para aprobar y realializar los examens internacionales del Goethe- No pierdas tu vacante
- Native
- Not listed
- None listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Not shown
- Exam prep
$14/h
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German tutors by platform
Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($17), while Tusclases / FindTutors offers the most choice (2,970 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 | 2,970 | $23 | $17–$28 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| italki | 973 | $23 | $17–$30 | 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 | 374 | $24 | $18–$30 | 4.9★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Apprentus | 137 | $33 | $23–$46 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 108 | $28 | $13–$40 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 74 | $60 | $49–$77 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Verbling | 73 | $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 | 26 | $58 | $46–$93 | 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, 5720 tutors
Native speakers
$30Middle 50% between $20 and $41, 1712 tutors
Non-native
$23Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 4008 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Tusclases / FindTutors
$23Middle 50% between $17 and $28, 2968 tutors
italki
$23Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 973 tutors
Preply
$34Middle 50% between $24 and $47, 913 tutors
Classgap
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $30, 374 tutors
Apprentus
$33Middle 50% between $23 and $46, 137 tutors
AmazingTalker
$28Middle 50% between $13 and $40, 108 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$60Middle 50% between $49 and $77, 74 tutors
Verbling
$39Middle 50% between $28 and $45, 72 tutors
Cafetalk
$17Middle 50% between $12 and $23, 46 tutors
LanguaTalk
$39Middle 50% between $33 and $51, 29 tutors
Wyzant
$58Middle 50% between $46 and $93, 26 tutors
Where German tutors are from
- Germany1,303 / 5,723
- Austria146 / 5,723
- Italy109 / 5,723
Spain77 / 5,723
Switzerland73 / 5,723- Ukraine63 / 5,723
- Egypt54 / 5,723
Russia51 / 5,723
German tutors: FAQ
The cheapest quarter of German tutors in our directory charge $17 per hour or less (1,497 tutors). Community tutors and non-native speakers are usually the most affordable, and many offer discounted trial lessons.
Across 5,720 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 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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Updated September 30, 2026
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