Nicole Z.
NativePreply · Germany
Learn German with Aha instead of Oh no.
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$19/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
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5,723 tutors · 11 platforms
Online German tutors, compared
A 60-minute online German lesson costs $24 at the median, across the 5,723 tutors we track on 11 platforms. Most tutors charge between $17 and $34 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $0. Native speakers charge a median of $29 per hour, versus $23 for non-native tutors.
$24/h
Median / hour
$17–$34
Typical range
$0
Trial lesson
5,723
on 11 platforms
Compare German tutors
1,866 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Andreas
Nativeitalki · Switzerland
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- Swiss German +6
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
$25/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $13
Pamela K.
NativePreply · Switzerland
Passionate German Teacher, Native Swiss, with over 20 years of experience!
- Native
- 15 yrs · 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$48/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $20
René
Nativeitalki · Germany
Benefit from over 4,400 hours of experience teaching German with a native speaker from A1-B2
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$14/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Diana K.
NativePreply · Germany
Learn German with Structure and Confidence | A1–B2 | telc, Goethe & ÖSD
- Native
- 7 yrs · 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$24/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Vera
Nativeitalki · Portugal
DE/CH – Individueller Unterricht für deine Ziele
- Native
- 14 lessons
- Not listed
- Swiss German +2
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
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Luis C.
NativePreply · Germany
German university student, teaching german.
- Native
- 3 yrs · 100+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$36/h
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Hilmar
Nativeitalki · Germany
Lehrkraft mit 20 Jahren Berufserfahrung in drei Ländern.
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Replies to 94% of messages
Teaches B1–B2
- Speaks your language
$35/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Franca D.
NativePreply · Germany
Learn German with Fun, Patience, and a Passion for Language
- Native
- 2 yrs · 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$30/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $13
Damla
Nativeitalki · Germany
Certified German teacher with over 6 years of teaching experience
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
$29/h
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Niklas Carlo L.
NativePreply · Germany
German Native Speaker Brings Structure to Your Learning.
- Native
- 27 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$26/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
Elisa
Nativeitalki · Germany
Engaging English & German Tutor | Interactive Conversation, Real-Life Communication & Exam Prep
- Native
- 6 lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Replies to 87% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$25/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $18
Mourad B.
NativePreply · Germany
Learn German with a Patient Tutor
- Native
- 41 lessons
- Not listed
- Arabic +1
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$20/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.50
Nigina
Nativeitalki · Japan
🇩🇪 German teacher who lived 7 years in Germany 💬I reply fast & trial lessons are relaxed
- Native
- 6 lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 4.5 (2)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
$21/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Johanna F.
NativePreply · Germany
Authentic Language Skills from a Young Teacher
- Native
- 35 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$22/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.00
Andy
Nativeitalki · Kenya
German & English Tutor | Beginner-Based & Student-Centred Learning
- Native
- 15 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 4.5 (2)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$18/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Miriam K.
NativePreply · Germany
Learning German Together
- Native
- 48 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$30/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $13
Michelle
Nativeitalki · Germany
Native German Community Teacher
- Native
- 2 lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Henri W.
NativePreply · Germany
Learn German with a Native Speaker | Conversation • Grammar • Culture
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$19/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Jenniferzink@web.de
Nativeitalki · Germany
Alltagsdeutsch trifft auf Behördendeutsch, authentisch und geduldig.
- Native
- 5 lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$18/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Hendrik T.
NativePreply · Germany
Practical German for Work & Everyday Life – with Fluent English Support
- Native
- 26 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Everyday admin & immigration
$18/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.50
Christian
Nativeitalki · Germany
Deutsch sicher sprechen | Individueller Unterricht A1–C1 | Über 10 Jahre Erfahrung
- Native
- 10 yrs · 6 lessons
- None listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$19/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Michael F.
NativePreply · Germany
Learn German and Spanish with Me! :D
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Spanish +2
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$20/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.50
Salome
Nativeitalki · Germany
Native German Speaker | Relaxed & Friendly Conversations :)
- Native
- 6 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
$15/h
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German tutors by platform
Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($17), while Tusclases / FindTutors offers the most choice (2,970 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 | 2,970 | $23 | $17–$28 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| italki | 973 | $23 | $17–$30 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Preply | 913 | $34 | $24–$47 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Classgap | 374 | $24 | $18–$30 | 4.9★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Apprentus | 137 | $33 | $23–$46 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 108 | $28 | $13–$40 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 74 | $60 | $49–$77 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Verbling | 73 | $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 | 26 | $58 | $46–$93 | 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, 5720 tutors
Native speakers
$29Middle 50% between $20 and $40, 1865 tutors
Non-native
$23Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 3855 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Tusclases / FindTutors
$23Middle 50% between $17 and $28, 2968 tutors
italki
$23Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 973 tutors
Preply
$34Middle 50% between $24 and $47, 913 tutors
Classgap
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $30, 374 tutors
Apprentus
$33Middle 50% between $23 and $46, 137 tutors
AmazingTalker
$28Middle 50% between $13 and $40, 108 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$60Middle 50% between $49 and $77, 74 tutors
Verbling
$39Middle 50% between $28 and $45, 72 tutors
Cafetalk
$17Middle 50% between $12 and $23, 46 tutors
LanguaTalk
$39Middle 50% between $33 and $51, 29 tutors
Wyzant
$58Middle 50% between $46 and $93, 26 tutors
Where German tutors are from
- Germany1,303 / 5,723
Austria146 / 5,723
Italy109 / 5,723
Spain77 / 5,723- Switzerland73 / 5,723
Ukraine63 / 5,723
Egypt54 / 5,723
Russia51 / 5,723
German tutors: FAQ
Across 5,720 German tutors with a listed price, the median is $24 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $12 and $46 per hour.
Cafetalk has the lowest median price for German tutors in our data: $17 per hour, and a quarter of its tutors charge $12 or less.
Yes, somewhat: native German speakers charge a median of $29 per hour, compared with $23 for non-native tutors. We list 1,866 native speakers.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $0. Trials are offered on italki, Preply, Classgap, AmazingTalker, and Verbling, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.
We track 5,723 German tutors on Tusclases / FindTutors, italki, Preply, Classgap, Apprentus, and AmazingTalker. Tusclases / FindTutors has the most choice, with 2,970 tutors.
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 30, 2026
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