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Online German tutors, compared

A 60-minute online German lesson costs $24 at the median, across the 5,352 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 $30 per hour, versus $23 for non-native tutors.

$24/h
Median / hour
$17–$34
Typical range
$0
Trial lesson
5,352
on 11 platforms

Compare German tutors

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

Magdalena

Magdalena

GermanyNative

italki · Germany

Experienced german native speaker (conversation for all levels | A0–A2 grammar & explanations)

Native
3 lessons
Not listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Kareem

Kareem

Egypt

italki · Egypt

Friendly German Tutor | Start Speaking German Today

Fluent (C2)
13 lessons
Not listed
Arabic +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–B1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
onur

onur

GermanyNative

italki · Germany

DaF Kompakt - mit der Birkenbihl-Methode leicht gemacht

Native
11 lessons
Not listed
Turkish +2
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 79% of messages

Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
Wiesenberg

Wiesenberg

GermanyNative

italki · Germany

Learn real-life German with a native tutor – practical, relaxed, effective.

Native
1 lessons
Not listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Ibrahim

Ibrahim

AustriaNative

italki · Austria

Native German Conversation Tutor for Confident Speaking (A2-C1)

Native
37 lessons
Not listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches B1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Estella

Estella

GermanyNative

italki · Germany

Get comfortable using German with me!

Native
50+ lessons
Not listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners

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Lukas

Lukas

AustriaNative

italki · Austria

🇩🇪🇦🇹🇨🇭 Live German, don’t just learn it! I’ll show you how the language really works.

Native
100+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Slovak +5
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 98% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
Sanaz

Sanaz

GermanyNative

italki · Germany

German Tutor for All Levels – Clear, Practical & Supportive Lessons

Native
50+ lessons
Not listed
Persian +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Olga

Olga

GermanyNative

italki · Germany

English / Russian / German Native Speaker, Project Manager on Maternity Leave

Native
100+ lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Jacek

Jacek

Poland

italki · Poland

Learn from Polyglot. I know the countries too! Ucz się od poligloty! Kogoś, kto zna język i kraje!

Fluent (C2)
50+ lessons
Not listed
Polish +4
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Rahel

Rahel

SwitzerlandNative

italki · Switzerland

Patient and Friendly Conversation Partner 😊

Native
200+ lessons
Not listed
Swiss German +4
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
Rebecca

Rebecca

GermanyNative

italki · Germany

Empathy meets competency in my class. Feel the difference.

Native
8 lessons
Professional teacher
English +2
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Kim

Kim

GermanyNative

italki · Germany

Experienced Teacher for Business German - Precise, Practical, Professional

Native
9 lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Daniel

Daniel

ItalyNative

italki · Italy

Specialist in the german language and a teacher who passionately discusses topics.

Native
50+ lessons
Not listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 90% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Blaž

Blaž

Slovenia

italki · Slovenia

Relaxed Conversational Class

Fluent (C2)
24 lessons
Not listed
Slovenian +2
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 72% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Stephanie

Stephanie

GermanyNative

italki · Germany

German for Beginners (A1–A2)

Native
2 lessons
Not listed
Spanish
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–A2

  • Beginners
Christina

Christina

GermanyNative

italki · Germany

🌟 Deutschlehrerin für Erwachsene & Kinder | Strukturierte & spielerische Kurse

Native
1,000+ lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
Asmaa

Asmaa

Germany

italki · Germany

Fluent (C2)
49 lessons
Not listed
Arabic +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Anna

Anna

Belarus

italki · Belarus

Fluent (C2)
50+ lessons
Not listed
Russian +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
Raúl

Raúl

Spain

italki · Spain

Lehrkraft mit 5 Jahren Unterrichtserfahrung

Fluent (C2)
10 lessons
Not listed
Spanish +4
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 85% of messages

Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
Zacharias

Zacharias

GermanyNative

italki · Germany

Native German speaker helping learners gain confidence

Native
1 lessons
Not listed
Polish +2
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
Asia

Asia

Italy

italki · Italy

Fluent (C2)
13 lessons
Professional teacher
Italian +5
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 70% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Domagoj

Domagoj

Bosnia & HerzegovinaNative

italki · Bosnia & Herzegovina

Native
50+ lessons
Not listed
Bosnian +4
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 95% of messages

Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Cornelia

Cornelia

AustriaNative

italki · Austria

Dedicated German teacher with more than ten years of experience (Austrian native)

Native
18 lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language

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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.

Tutors, prices and trial lessons by platform
PlatformTutorsMedian / hMiddle 50%Avg. ratingTrial lessonLesson length
Tusclases / FindTutors2,964$23$17–$285.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
Preply913$34$24–$475.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
italki640$21$16–$305.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
Classgap374$24$18–$304.9★Free trial (20 min)60 min
Apprentus111$32$24–$494.9★No trial lessons60 min
AmazingTalker105$29$13–$405.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Tutor Hunt73$60$49–$784.9★No trial lessons60 min
Verbling72$39$28–$455.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
Cafetalk46$17$12–$23—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
LanguaTalk29$39$33–$515.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)55 min
Wyzant25$55$45–$955.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min

How much German tutors charge

Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.

All tutors
$24Middle 50% between $17 and $34, 5349 tutors
Native speakers
$30Middle 50% between $21 and $42, 1351 tutors
Non-native
$23Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 3998 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

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
$21Middle 50% between $16 and $30, 640 tutors
Classgap
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $30, 374 tutors
Apprentus
$32Middle 50% between $24 and $49, 111 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
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where German tutors are from

  • GermanyGermany1,081 / 5,352
  • AustriaAustria119 / 5,352
  • ItalyItaly104 / 5,352
  • SpainSpain75 / 5,352
  • SwitzerlandSwitzerland64 / 5,352
  • UkraineUkraine58 / 5,352
  • EgyptEgypt53 / 5,352
  • RussiaRussia39 / 5,352

German tutors: FAQ

Across 5,349 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 $30 per hour, compared with $23 for non-native tutors. We list 1,352 native speakers.

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 track 5,352 German tutors on Tusclases / FindTutors, Preply, italki, Classgap, Apprentus, and AmazingTalker. Tusclases / FindTutors has the most choice, with 2,964 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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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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