Ahmet T.
Preply · Türkiye
Certified German Teacher with BAMF Approval
- Fluent (C2)
- 7 yrs · 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Turkish +1
- ★ 5.0 (13)
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$9.60/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
67 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Ravinder S.
Preply · India
Professional C1 certified Tutor. Learn German Step by Step | Speak with Confidence from A1 to C1 with Structured and personalized path
- Advanced (C1)
- 3 yrs · 500+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- Hindi +1
- ★ 5.0 (12)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$12/h
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Pratham C.
Preply · India
German Tutor for Beginners (A1–A2) | Learn with Confidence
- Advanced (C1)
- 2 yrs · 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- Hindi +1
- ★ 5.0 (12)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
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Reza B.
NativePreply · Austria
Want to speak German fluently? As an experienced tutor, I’ll help you not just with the language, but also with building your confidence. Practical and persona…
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (12)
- Not shown
$13/h
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Logan J.
Preply · Cameroon
German Language Tutor.
- Upper intermediate (B2)
- 200+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (12)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$6.00/h
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Adrian L.
NativePreply · Germany
Conversation Training with an Open-Minded 19-Year-Old World Traveler
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (9)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$14/h
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Salama M.
Preply · Western Sahara
Competent and versatile interpreter and translator with a background in engineering and business administration.
- Fluent (C2)
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- Arabic +2
- ★ 5.0 (9)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
$12/h
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Josef W.
NativePreply · Germany
Learn German Constructively: Conversation Training & Spelling
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (8)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$16/h
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Abraham K.
NativePreply · Denmark
Grew up in Germany – learn authentic German with me!
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (8)
- Not shown
$14/h
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Ashita W.
Preply · India
Certified tutor with over a decade experience
- Advanced (C1)
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (8)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$14/h
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Aissam H.
Preply · Morocco
Motivating German Teacher with Over 2 Years of Experience | Grammar & Exam Preparation
- Fluent (C2)
- 200+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- Arabic +2
- ★ 5.0 (8)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$14/h
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Asmaa M.
Preply · Egypt
Fluent German Teacher with 3+ Years Experience | From A1 to B2 | Master German Like a Native Speaker
- Advanced (C1)
- 3 yrs · 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Arabic +1
- ★ 4.8 (8)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$16/h
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Timo B.
NativePreply · Germany
Speak German with a Native Speaker | Focus on Conversation
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Not shown
$14/h
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Mahdi M.
NativePreply · Germany
Learn German Step by Step – Practical & Understandable
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$12/h
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Selcan K.
Preply · Azerbaijan
Dedicated German Teacher with 4 Years of Experience – I Help You Achieve Your Language Goals Quickly and Effectively!
- Intermediate (B1)
- 4 yrs · 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- Azerbaijani +1
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Not shown
$8.40/h
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Adeleh M.
Preply · United Arab Emirates
Learn German with Joy: Inspiring and Motivating!
- Advanced (C1)
- 10 yrs · 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- Arabic +1
- ★ 4.7 (6)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$12/h
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Mariam H.
Preply · Egypt
Learn Arabic with Mariam in a Fun and Effective Way – Start Your Educational Journey Today!
- Advanced (C1)
- 5 yrs · 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Arabic +1
- ★ 3.7 (9)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$9.60/h
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Aryan G.
Preply · India
Speak German fluently A1-B2 | Embody German with Me!
- Advanced (C1)
- 1 yrs · 200+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$14/h
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Stephan V.
NativePreply · Austria
Top-Notch German Lessons for Business and Sports Leaders.
- Native
- 17 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
$17/h
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Atabey I.
Preply · Azerbaijan
Deutsch A1–B2 | Sprechen, Grammatik & Goethe/TELC | Individual lessons
- Advanced (C1)
- 2 yrs · 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Azerbaijani +3
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$14/h
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Aleksandra T.
Preply · Serbia
The teacher who fosters growth and makes learning a lifelong adventure.
- Advanced (C1)
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- Serbian +1
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$14/h
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Kazim Timucin I.
NativePreply · Germany
German Tutor with Experience at a Korean University.
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +4
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$17/h
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Ulrich Franklin N.
Preply · Cameroon
Experienced German Teacher | 10+ Years | Bachelor's in German Studies | A1-C2
- Fluent (C2)
- 10 yrs · 50+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$14/h
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Zahra N.
Preply · Iran
German Teacher | Specializing in telc B2 | Focus on Writing & Speaking
- Advanced (C1)
- 100+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- Persian +2
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$16/h
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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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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 September 28, 2026
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