Alicia
Nativeitalki · Germany
Get fluent soon in German All Levels from A1-C2
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 4.7 (149)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Page language: English
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
163 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
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
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
Emily
Nativeitalki · Austria
Emily🌸+5 years experienced German tutor (✨Beginners, ✅Grammar, 🥇Conversation and more!)
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 4.9 (37)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Klara
Nativeitalki · Germany
From Health Care to Travel – Learn German with a Globally Experienced Occupational Therapist
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (31)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$16/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
Marcel
Nativeitalki · Austria
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (30)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A2–C1
- Speaks your language
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
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Ali
italki · Cameroon
Expert in preparing for TCF, TEF, Goethe, ÖSD, ECL, conversation,and Telc exams.
- Fluent (C2)
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- French +2
- ★ 4.9 (24)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$6.00/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Benjamin
Nativeitalki · Germany
Learn natural conversational German!
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (22)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
$16/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.50
Fabio
Nativeitalki · Germany
German Conversation Skills - Relaxed and Natural
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +5
- ★ 5.0 (22)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
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
Polina
italki · Russia
- Fluent (C2)
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- Russian +2
- ★ 5.0 (21)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
Kathrin
Nativeitalki · Germany
Deutsch lernen mit Gesprächen, Hörverstehen und aktivem Sprachtraining
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (19)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
Styx
Nativeitalki · Germany
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (19)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
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
Viktoriia
italki · Austria
Structured German Lessons for Levels A1–B2+
- Fluent (C2)
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- Ukrainian +1
- ★ 5.0 (19)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
$14/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Falk
Nativeitalki · Germany
Lerne flüssig Deutsch sprechen mit den besten Ideen für jede Situation
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +6
- ★ 5.0 (18)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$16/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Pablo
Nativeitalki · Germany
Learn to speak German - With a native Speaker // Aprende alemán hablando - Con un hablante nativo
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (18)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.00
Chris
Nativeitalki · Germany
Deutsch lernen im Gespräch
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- Spanish +1
- ★ 5.0 (17)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
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
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Peyman
Nativeitalki · Germany
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- Persian +1
- ★ 5.0 (14)
- Replies to 97% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
Kristine
Nativeitalki · Germany
Native German Speaker | Conversation Practice & Writing Feedback
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (12)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches B1–C1
- Speaks your language
$16/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Alex
Nativeitalki · Thailand
Native speaker. Global traveler. 👋
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +4
- ★ 5.0 (12)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Ahmed
italki · Egypt
🎯 Goal-Oriented Teaching Tailored to Your Needs
- Fluent (C2)
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- Arabic +1
- ★ 4.9 (12)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Dirk
Nativeitalki · Germany
BA in Applied Linguistics supports you with his expertise!
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +3
- ★ 4.9 (12)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
$14/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
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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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Updated September 28, 2026
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