5,157 tutors · 11 platforms
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.
8 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Apprentus
Teaching the German language to beginners and advanced learners in an interactive way that relies on speaking and listening while not neglecting academic skills
Teaches A1–B2
Apprentus
Easy German, online courses for beginners and academic support
Teaches A1–C2
Apprentus
German for all levels for adults from scratch to mastery.
Teaches A1–B2
Apprentus
German, Arabic , Tunisian dialect, English and French lessons and communication
Teaches A1–B2
Apprentus
German made simple – Learn German without stress ✅.
Teaches A1–B2
Apprentus
German course – level A1/A2 - Deutschunterricht – Level A1/A2
Teaches A1–A2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
Apprentus
Comprehensive Online German Language Course for Adults and Students
Teaches A1–B2
Apprentus
German courses – levels A1, A2 and B1 (beginners to intermediate)
Teaches A1–B2
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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 |
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Germany992 / 5,157
Austria109 / 5,157
Italy101 / 5,157
Spain73 / 5,157
Ukraine56 / 5,157
Switzerland52 / 5,157
Egypt50 / 5,157
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Updated September 28, 2026
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