Vefa
Nativeitalki · Azerbaijan
Erfahrene Deutschlehrerin | Alltag & Prüfungsvorbereitung
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Azerbaijani +2
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–B2
$15/h
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5,395 tutors · 11 platforms
Cheap German tutors under $17 an hour
The most affordable quarter of German tutors charge $17 per hour or less: 1,441 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
1,441
on 11 platforms
Compare German tutors
208 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Martina
Nativeitalki · Germany
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A2–C1
- Speaks your language
$15/h
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Isabel
Nativeitalki · Germany
Muttersprachliche Deutschlehrerin (Goethe-Institut DaF) | Ich spreche 5 Sprachen! 🌍
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Not listed
- Spanish +3
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Mirea
Nativeitalki · Spain
Deutsch lernen von null mit Muttersprachlerin auf Englisch oder Spanisch
- Native
- 3 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 72% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Mira
Nativeitalki · Austria
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +4
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$17/h
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Cee
Nativeitalki · Brazil
Expand your vocabulary and fluency with an experienced German native speaker
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +4
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
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Finn
italki · Taiwan
I talk, therefore I am. - Welcome to the Potato Chat Room! 🥔
- Fluent (C2)
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Chinese +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Eileen
Nativeitalki · Germany
Learn German with a native speaker, relaxed and fun! 🌻
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$12/h
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Sarah
Nativeitalki · Germany
Deutsch lernen mit Leichtigkeit - ich begleite dich auf deinem Sprachweg!
- Native
- 22 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
$16/h
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Jeyani
italki · Switzerland
Child‑Centred • Modern Methods & AI Support • Intercultural Experience • Personalized Learning
- Fluent (C2)
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Tamil +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$15/h
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Qwertyxyz
italki · Poland
German and Polish Conversation Practice - Relaxed Lessons and Real Conversations
- Fluent (C2)
- 31 lessons
- Not listed
- Polish +2
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$11/h
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bahare
Nativeitalki · Türkiye
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B1
$15/h
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Cédric
Nativeitalki · Germany
Deutsch-französischer Student mit über 5 Jahren Unterrichtserfahrung
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Not listed
- French +2
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$12/h
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Nicole
Nativeitalki · Germany
Native German Tutor | German for Conversation, Goethe Exams & Life in Germany.
- Native
- 8 lessons
- Not listed
- Spanish +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$15/h
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Johann
Nativeitalki · Mexico
Deutsch lernen ohne Schulbank Erinnerungen ;)
- Native
- 7 lessons
- Not listed
- Spanish +2
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
Thomas
Nativeitalki · Germany
Engagierter und freundlicher Deutschtutor mit mehr als drei Jahren Erfahrung
- Native
- 4 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
$17/h
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Nina
italki · United States
- Fluent (C2)
- 9 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$17/h
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marta
italki · Italy
- Fluent (C2)
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Italian +3
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$16/h
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Gábor
italki · Hungary
Lehrer aus Leidenschaft
- Fluent (C2)
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Hungarian +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
$10/h
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Victoria
italki · Vietnam
Speaking & Pronunciation Coach | Polyglot teacher | Business and Travel
- Fluent (C2)
- 11 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Vietnamese +2
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 94% of messages
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$16/h
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Paula
Nativeitalki · Egypt
Zertifizierter Deutschlehrer | A1–B2 | Konversation und Prüfungsvorbereitung
- Native
- 10 lessons
- Not listed
- Arabic +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
$15/h
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Abbasoglu
italki · Iraq
- Fluent (C2)
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Arabic +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$13/h
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Haya
italki · Egypt
Professional German Teacher from A1 to B2. - Experienced with different nationalities and cultures.
- Fluent (C2)
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- Arabic +3
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
$14/h
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Engelbert
italki · Austria
Certified Business German Teacher with 2+ years professional teaching experience
- Fluent (C2)
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
$12/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 | 673 | $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 | 121 | $32 | $25–$49 | 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, 5392 tutors
Native speakers
$30Middle 50% between $21 and $42, 1381 tutors
Non-native
$23Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 4011 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, 673 tutors
Classgap
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $30, 374 tutors
Apprentus
$32Middle 50% between $25 and $49, 121 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
- Germany1,105 / 5,395
- Austria122 / 5,395
- Italy104 / 5,395
- Spain75 / 5,395
- Switzerland66 / 5,395
Ukraine58 / 5,395- Egypt53 / 5,395
Russia39 / 5,395
German tutors: FAQ
The cheapest quarter of German tutors in our directory charge $17 per hour or less (1,441 tutors). Community tutors and non-native speakers are usually the most affordable, and many offer discounted trial lessons.
Across 5,392 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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