Imene
Apprentus
German, Arabic , Tunisian dialect, English and French lessons and communication
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Arabic +2
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
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
191 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
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
Nisa
italki · Iran
Speak with Confidence, Learn with a Warm Language Tutor
- Fluent (C2)
- 5,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Persian +2
- ★ 5.0 (31)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$16/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $12
Peter
NativeAmazingTalker · Germany
Job|Fundamental|Conversation
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Not shown
German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$12/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.20
René
NativeSuasaulasparticulares
Aulas de Alemão Online - Estruturados - Iniciantes ao Avançado
- Native
- Not listed
- None listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Not shown
German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
- Beginners
$13/h
Book on Suasaulasparticulares(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
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
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Mohamed
Apprentus
German made simple – Learn German without stress ✅.
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Language degree
- Arabic +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Aleksa
italki · Russia
Certified Linguist with developed teaching skills
- Fluent (C2)
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +3
- ★ 4.9 (31)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $20
Asem
AmazingTalker · Venezuela
🏆Conversation | Kids & Adults🏆
- Upper intermediate (B2)
- 10 lessons
- Professional teacher
- Arabic +14
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Jesús
Tusclasesparticulares
🎯 Sube tus calificaciones conmigo | Más de 5 años ayudando a estudiantes | Éxito asegurado al 100% 🎯
- Fluent (C2)
- 5 years teaching
- None listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (2)
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Teaches A1–C2
- Beginners
$17/h
Book on Tusclasesparticulares(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
David Patrick O.
NativePreply · Germany
Learning German with Fun: Relaxed Lessons for Beginners
- Native
- 6 lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
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- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$16/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.50
Nesrine
Apprentus
German course – level A1/A2 - Deutschunterricht – Level A1/A2
- Not listed
- New tutor
- None listed
- Arabic +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
diego
Nativeitalki · Portugal
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- Spanish +2
- ★ 4.8 (25)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$9.40/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Fatima
AmazingTalker · Cameroon
🎓 TCF Canada | Oral French 🗣
- Advanced (C1)
- 14 yrs · 11 lessons
- Language degree
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Not shown
Teaches A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$6.60/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Marian
Tusclases
ALEMÁN A1 EXPRESS | DESDE CERO en línea para certificación Goethe A1
- Not listed
- New tutor
- None listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$8.44/h
Book on Tusclases(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Kercy
Apprentus
Comprehensive Online German Language Course for Adults and Students
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Ibram
italki · Egypt
Learn German Confidently — Step by Step Guidance for Real Results
- Fluent (C2)
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- Arabic +1
- ★ 5.0 (19)
- Replies to 93% of messages
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$11/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Liam
NativeAmazingTalker · Germany
😌 Conversation | 💼Business
- Native
- 7 yrs · 12 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$16/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Fernanda
Tusclases
Iniciación, clases de idioma de aleman nivel iniciación
- Not listed
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B1
- Beginners
$2.81/h
Book on Tusclases(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Samia
Apprentus
German courses – levels A1, A2 and B1 (beginners to intermediate)
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Arabic +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
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
刘海诺
AmazingTalker · China
Oral English
- Advanced (C1)
- 4 lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$6.60/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.20
Gustavo
Tusclases
Aprende desde cero o mejora tu nivel con clases dinámicas y fáciles de seguir
- Fluent (C2) (likely)
- 4 years teaching
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Beginners
$14/h
Book on Tusclases(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Amina
Apprentus
Deutsch leicht gemacht , Schulunterstützung & Goethe A1-B1
- Not listed
- New tutor
- None listed
- Arabic +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
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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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