Karl
Nativeitalki · Austria
Failure is Not an Option
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (129)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$9.90/h
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5,466 tutors · 11 platforms
Native German speakers teaching online
1,509 of the 5,466 German tutors we track are native speakers. They charge a median of $30 per hour, compared with $23 for non-native tutors. Trial lessons typically cost $0. Native speakers charge a median of $30 per hour, versus $23 for non-native tutors.
$30/h
Median / hour
$21–$42
Typical range
$0
Trial lesson
1,509
on 11 platforms
Compare German tutors
23 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Sophia
Nativeitalki · Germany
--I will be back in Italki in December-- exam prep., grammar, writing, conversations, job interviews
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (55)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$30/h
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Simon
Nativeitalki · Germany
State-Certified Teacher: 15 Years Experience & Learn the Easy Way
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (51)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$22/h
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Janine
Nativeitalki · Germany
A1+ Deutsch für Alltag und Job - Beginners are welcome!
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (47)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$26/h
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Julia
Nativeitalki · Germany
Certified DaF Teacher and Career Advisor with over 10 years of experience in International Business
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Polish +4
- ★ 5.0 (46)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
$53/h
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Wolfgang
Nativeitalki · Austria
Business German with a certified German tutor
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (34)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
$57/h
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Jennifer
Nativeitalki · Germany
German Dentist: Fachsprachprüfung prep • Dentistry English • General German made easy
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +4
- ★ 5.0 (28)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
$28/h
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Dani
Nativeitalki · Germany
Fun Lessons, Structured Learning & Real Progress
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (23)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$36/h
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Matthias
Nativeitalki · Germany
JOB INTERVIEWS UND BUSINESS DEUTSCH | 15+ Years of Business Experience ⭐️
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 4.9 (23)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Everyday admin & immigration
$33/h
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Irina
Nativeitalki · Germany
Language Teacher with over 4 Years of Experience to Meet Your Language Goals
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- Russian +7
- ★ 4.8 (22)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$25/h
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Sophie
Nativeitalki · Germany
Speak German Naturally – With Guidance, Structure, and Joy
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +4
- ★ 5.0 (19)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
Vanessa
Nativeitalki · Germany
👩🏫One of the Few Officially State-Qualified German Teachers on the Platform 🇩🇪 & 13+ yrs exp.
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (14)
- Replies to 94% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$45/h
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Deutsch
Nativeitalki · Germany
Certified Goethe Exam Expert (A1–C1) | Over 15 Years of Teaching Experience
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Official exam examiner · verified
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (11)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$29/h
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Leslie
Nativeitalki · Germany
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (8)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
Lina
Nativeitalki · Germany
- Native
- 41 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 4.9 (7)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
$20/h
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Katharina
Nativeitalki · Germany
Native German tutor — patient, flexible, conversational
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$21/h
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Kai
Nativeitalki · Germany
Certified Native German Teacher – Speak with Confidence and Enjoy Learning :)
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +4
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$27/h
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Verena
Nativeitalki · Germany
Certified DaF Teacher (M.A.) | Speak Fluent German with Confidence & Structure
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$40/h
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Elisa
Nativeitalki · Germany
Relaxed conversation practice & colloquial German | Deutsch Umgangssprache | Jobinterview Training
- Native
- 40 lessons
- Not listed
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
$27/h
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Dennis
Nativeitalki · Germany
Native German Tutor | Speak Naturally & Confidently | Everyday Life & Work
- Native
- 34 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$25/h
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Stan
Nativeitalki · Germany
Let’s speak German – no pressure, just progress! A1 - C2!
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- Russian +3
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$30/h
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Sarah
Nativeitalki · Portugal
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- Italian +1
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Replies to 97% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
$15/h
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Roland
Nativeitalki · Germany
Ihr Mentor für Business- & Medizin-Deutsch
- Native
- 9 lessons
- Not listed
- Spanish +4
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$37/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 | 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
Yes, somewhat: native German speakers charge a median of $30 per hour, compared with $23 for non-native tutors. We list 1,509 native speakers.
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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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 September 29, 2026
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