Sara
Apprentus
German for all levels for adults from scratch to mastery.
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- New tutor
- Language degree
- Arabic +1
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- 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
1,457 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Pasquale
Letuelezioni
Insegnante bilingue italiano/tedesco
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- ★ 5.0 (59)
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$17/h
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Sebastian
Nativeitalki · Germany
Deutscher Muttersprachler in Mexiko
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (58)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches B1–C1
- Speaks your language
Uwe T.
NativePreply · Germany
Certified German Teacher – A1 to B2
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 4.9 (30)
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- Speaks your language
$16/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.50
Redaa
Classgap · Germany
German teacher for levels A1 to B2 with practice oriented and exam preparation
- Fluent (C2)
- 3 yrs · 50+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
$16/h
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Liam
NativeAmazingTalker · Germany
😌 Conversation | 💼Business
- Native
- 7 yrs · 12 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$16/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
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Elza B
Cafetalk · Hungary
World Famous Hungarians
- Fluent (C2)
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +4
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$6.37/h
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Imene
Apprentus
German, Arabic , Tunisian dialect, English and French lessons and communication
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- New tutor
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- Arabic +2
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Clases
Tusclasesparticulares
Clases de alemán para adultos y empresas – Habla con confianza y alcanza tus objetivos profesionales
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- None listed
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- ★ 4.9 (58)
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- Business
Julide
italki · Moldova
I completed vocational high school in Germany, achieving a C1 proficiency level.
- Fluent (C2)
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Romanian +4
- ★ 5.0 (53)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
$16/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Rana H.
Preply · Egypt
Certified Personal and Online German Teacher with Over 2 Years of Experience
- Fluent (C2)
- 2,000+ lessons
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- Arabic +1
- ★ 4.7 (33)
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- Speaks your language
$17/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Oscar
Classgap · Spain
- Fluent (C2)
- 10 yrs · 50+ lessons
- Other certificate
- Spanish +1
- ★ 5.0 (3)
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- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$17/h
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刘海诺
AmazingTalker · China
Oral English
- Advanced (C1)
- 4 lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$6.60/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.20
Alex S アレックス
Cafetalk · Brazil
Support for translators who need translation reviews from English, German, and Japanese to Brazilian Portuguese.
- Fluent (C2)
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +3
- No reviews yet
- Rarely cancels (100% attended)
- Speaks your language
Amir
Apprentus
Learning German: Learning pronunciation of letters, words, and communication
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- New tutor
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- Arabic +1
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Katja
Nativeitalki · Germany
German teacher with over 10 years teaching experience
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (48)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$17/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Laura
Letuelezioni
Insegnante di Tedesco offre ripetizioni e lezioni a tutti gli studenti e adulti
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- ★ 4.7 (50)
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$17/h
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Anastasija T.
Preply · Serbia
Your German tutor, who is always willing to help!
- Advanced (C1)
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Serbian +1
- ★ 5.0 (25)
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- Speaks your language
- Kids
$16/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.50
María J.
Classgap · Spain
- Fluent (C2)
- 10 yrs · 48 lessons
- Other certificate
- Spanish
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Usually within a day
Teaches B1–B2
Years
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Test | Grammar | Travel
- Upper intermediate (B2)
- 3 lessons
- None listed
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
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Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$7.92/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Daniel Julin
NativeCafetalk · Sweden
Speaking - Reading - Grammar
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +3
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
$13/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.37
Bilal
Apprentus
Learn German Easily
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- New tutor
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- Arabic +2
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Julian
Nativeitalki · Poland
Native German Buddy | Live Chat Notes | Talk NFL, Tech & Travel | No Grammar Stress
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +5
- ★ 5.0 (38)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
$14/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Pamina
NativeTusclasesparticulares
Alemán en Grupos Reducidos (3-6 pers.) | Nativa con +10 años de experiencia. | ¡Material incluido!
- Native
- 10 years teaching
- None listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (37)
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German (Germany) · likely
$14/h
Book on Tusclasesparticulares(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
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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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