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Cheap German tutors under $17 an hour

The most affordable quarter of German tutors charge $17 per hour or less: 1,633 tutors across 11 platforms. For comparison, the overall median is $24. Trial lessons typically cost $5.00. Native speakers charge a median of $29 per hour, versus $22 for non-native tutors.

$13/h
Median / hour
$12–$15
Typical range
$5.00
Trial lesson
1,633
on 11 platforms

Compare German tutors

304 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

Kabidollina

Kabidollina

Kazakhstan

italki · Kazakhstan

Fluent (C2)
6 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Kazakh +2
★ 5.0 (917)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Jose

Jose

Venezuela

AmazingTalker · Venezuela

Beginner|Conversation|Adults

Fluent (C2)
5 yrs · 200+ lessons
Professional teacher
Spanish +4
★ 4.9 (59)
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Yudha H.

Yudha H.

Indonesia

Preply · Indonesia

Certified German Tutor for 2+ years | German for Kids & Adults | Pass your Goethe or TELC Exam & Speak fluently!

Advanced (C1)
3 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Other certificate
Indonesian +1
★ 4.9 (59)
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
Laura

Laura

Letuelezioni

Insegnante di Tedesco offre ripetizioni e lezioni a tutti gli studenti e adulti

Fluent (C2)
Not listed
None listed
No other language listed
★ 4.7 (50)
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
Valentina

Valentina

Italy

Classgap · Italy

English tuition and homework help for children and adults up to intermediate level

Upper intermediate (B2)
10 yrs · 500+ lessons
Language degree
Italian
★ 4.9 (18)
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Teaches A1–B2

  • Exam prep
  • Kids
Habiba

Habiba

Apprentus

German language course from scratch / teaching German school curricula. Developing reading, writing, conversation, and listening skills.

Fluent (C2)
5 years teaching
Language degree
Arabic +2
★ 4.7 (18)
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners

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M O E

M O E

Japan

Cafetalk · Japan

留学準備とドイツ語取得をお得に同時に!教授とのコンタクトの取り方、留学の書類、ドイツ語での音楽レッスンなど、現地の音楽祭でレッスン通訳をし多くの日本人音大生の留学をサポートをしてきたノウハウを生かしてあなたの夢をかなえるお手伝いをします。

Fluent (C2)
1,000+ lessons
Other certificate
Japanese +3
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Alexandra

Alexandra

GermanyNative

italki · Germany

Patient tutor with 10 years of experience

Native
10 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 4.9 (675)
Replies to 97% of messages

German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
Emmanuel I.

Emmanuel I.

Nigeria

Preply · Nigeria

Professional German tutor with 5 years of experience | Communication Skills | Foreign Language | Punctuation | Vocabulary |

Advanced (C1)
5 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 4.8 (50)
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Adrián

Adrián

Native (likely)

Tusclasesparticulares

Profesor de aleman imparte clases a niños y adultos

Native (likely)
3 years teaching
None listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (34)
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
Jasmina

Jasmina

SerbiaNative

AmazingTalker · Serbia

Conversation|Children IELTS

Native
7 yrs · 200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +5
★ 5.0 (31)
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Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Mohsen

Mohsen

Apprentus

Certified German and Arabic teacher for non-native speakers

Fluent (C2)
20 years teaching
Teaching degree
Arabic +1
★ 4.6 (18)
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Mónica

Mónica

Colombia

Classgap · Colombia

Fluent (C2)
3 yrs · 100+ lessons
Other certificate
Spanish
★ 5.0 (7)
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German (Germany) · likely

  • Exam prep
  • Kids
Elza B

Elza B

Hungary

Cafetalk · Hungary

World Famous Hungarians

Fluent (C2)
12 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +4
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
$6.32/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Maria

Maria

Russia

italki · Russia

Russian, English and German Lessons with Maria

Fluent (C2)
5,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
Russian +6
★ 5.0 (429)
Replies to 98% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Anastasija T.

Anastasija T.

Serbia

Preply · Serbia

Your German tutor, who is always willing to help!

Advanced (C1)
1,000+ lessons
None listed
Serbian +1
★ 5.0 (25)
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Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
Lotta

Lotta

Taiwan

AmazingTalker · Taiwan

🌟 Speaking Freely&Basic German

Upper intermediate (B2)
50+ lessons
Other certificate
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (23)
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids

Olga

Letuelezioni

Tedesco -lezioni private individuali per studenti

Fluent (C2)
Not listed
None listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (22)
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Dounang

Dounang

Cameroon

Classgap · Cameroon

Languages tutor(8years experiences) offers online classes to 10-60 years old learners

Fluent (C2)
5 yrs · 36 lessons
Other certificate
French +1
★ 5.0 (3)
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
Habiba

Habiba

Apprentus

Developing and establishing Arabic, English and German languages for all ages

Intermediate (B1)
Not listed
Language degree
Arabic +1
★ 5.0 (3)
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Timea

Timea

Hungary

Cafetalk · Hungary

Cuddly Fun!

Fluent (C2)
50+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +4
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Everyday admin & immigration
$9.10/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Sandra

Sandra

GermanyNative

italki · Germany

Energetic, fun and REAL CONVERSATION classes with a motivated teacher 🗣️🇩🇪

Native
10,000+ lessons
None listed
English +4
★ 5.0 (421)
Replies to 100% of messages

German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
Pepić E.

Pepić E.

MontenegroNative

Preply · Montenegro

Certified teacher with 4 years experience"

Native
5 yrs · 500+ lessons
Language degree
Croatian +2
★ 4.6 (20)
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German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Vanessa

Vanessa

Native (likely)

Letuelezioni

Sono una mamma e per passione offro lezioni di tedesco madrelingua online per bambini adulti studenti

Native (likely)
Not listed
None listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (12)
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Swiss High German · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids

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German tutors by platform

Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($15), while Tusclases / FindTutors offers the most choice (3,120 tutors). Number of tutors, median hourly price and trial policy on each marketplace.

Tutors, prices and trial lessons by platform
PlatformTutorsMedian / hMiddle 50%Avg. ratingTrial lessonLesson length
Tusclases / FindTutors3,120$22$17–$285.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
italki1,472$25$18–$355.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
Preply913$34$24–$475.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Classgap395$24$18–$304.9★Free trial (20 min)60 min
Apprentus153$32$23–$484.9★No trial lessons60 min
AmazingTalker136$26$12–$375.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Tutor Hunt82$61$50–$784.9★No trial lessons60 min
Verbling75$38$28–$455.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
Cafetalk48$15$11–$20—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Wyzant34$58$45–$885.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min
LanguaTalk30$40$33–$525.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)55 min

How much German tutors charge

Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.

All tutors
$24Middle 50% between $17 and $34, 6453 tutors
Native speakers
$29Middle 50% between $20 and $40, 2524 tutors
Non-native
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 3929 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Prices by platform

Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.

Tusclases / FindTutors
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $28, 3117 tutors
italki
$25Middle 50% between $18 and $35, 1472 tutors
Preply
$34Middle 50% between $24 and $47, 913 tutors
Classgap
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $30, 395 tutors
Apprentus
$32Middle 50% between $23 and $48, 153 tutors
AmazingTalker
$26Middle 50% between $12 and $37, 136 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$61Middle 50% between $50 and $78, 82 tutors
Verbling
$38Middle 50% between $28 and $45, 74 tutors
Cafetalk
$15Middle 50% between $11 and $20, 48 tutors
Wyzant
$58Middle 50% between $45 and $88, 34 tutors
LanguaTalk
$40Middle 50% between $33 and $52, 29 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where German tutors are from

  • GermanyGermany1,606 / 6,458
  • AustriaAustria185 / 6,458
  • ItalyItaly129 / 6,458
  • SwitzerlandSwitzerland93 / 6,458
  • SpainSpain83 / 6,458
  • UkraineUkraine74 / 6,458
  • RussiaRussia71 / 6,458
  • EgyptEgypt69 / 6,458

German tutors: FAQ

The cheapest quarter of German tutors in our directory charge $17 per hour or less (1,633 tutors). Community tutors and non-native speakers are usually the most affordable, and many offer discounted trial lessons.

Across 6,453 German tutors with a listed price, the median is $24 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $12 and $47 per hour.

Yes. The median trial lesson costs $5.00. Trials are offered on italki, Preply, 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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How we collect this data

We collect public profile facts (name, photo, languages, price, rating) from tutoring marketplaces and refresh them daily. Prices are normalised to a 60-minute lesson in US dollars. Ratings and reviews belong to each marketplace. Subscription platforms have no per-tutor price.

Updated November 12, 2026

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