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Online German tutors, compared

A 60-minute online German lesson costs $24 at the median, across the 6,458 tutors we track on 11 platforms. Most tutors charge between $17 and $34 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.00. Native speakers charge a median of $29 per hour, versus $22 for non-native tutors.

$24/h
Median / hour
$17–$34
Typical range
$5.00
Trial lesson
6,458
on 11 platforms

Compare German tutors

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

Andy

Andy

GermanyNative

italki · Germany

Native
10 yrs · 10,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +3
★ 5.0 (2,690)
Replies to 100% of messages

German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Paule

GermanyNative

italki · Germany

Native
10 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +5
★ 5.0 (1,536)
Replies to 100% of messages

German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
Lucas

Lucas

FranceNative

italki · France

Binational (FR/DE) polyglot and certified teacher| 10 years of experience |14 000 lessons taught

Native
10 yrs · 10,000+ lessons
CELTA
French +5
★ 5.0 (1,188)
Replies to 100% of messages

German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Patrick

Patrick

GermanyNative

italki · Germany

Native
3 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +2
★ 5.0 (994)
Replies to 100% of messages

German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Konstantin

Konstantin

GermanyNative

italki · Germany

Native
2,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
Greek +3
★ 5.0 (853)
Replies to 98% of messages

German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Paul

Paul

Venezuela

italki · Venezuela

Spanish Teacher with Over 10 Years of Experience in Universities and Online Education

Fluent (C2)
10 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Official exam examiner · verified
Spanish +3
★ 5.0 (774)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners

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Patricia

Patricia

GermanyNative

italki · Germany

Native German | Goals from A-Z | All Levels & Ages | Conversation and/or Structure and/or Strategy

Native
5,000+ lessons
Other certificate
English +4
★ 5.0 (781)
Replies to 100% of messages

German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Asti

GermanyNative

italki · Germany

Certified German Teacher. Native German Speaker from Berlin.

Native
2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (790)
Replies to 100% of messages

German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Anja

Anja

GermanyNative

italki · Germany

Native
10,000+ lessons
None listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (779)
Replies to 100% of messages

German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Daniela

Daniela

GermanyNative

italki · Germany

NEW: Intense Speaking Session with written feedback&grammar support&Boni

Native
5,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +3
★ 5.0 (717)
Replies to 100% of messages

German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Claudia

GermanyNative

italki · Germany

Experienced German Tutor on italki Since 2016 | Speak German with fluency, ease and self-assurance

Native
2,000+ lessons
None listed
English +5
★ 5.0 (730)
Replies to 100% of messages

German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

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

Sindy

GermanyNative

italki · Germany

Learn German in a relaxed environment (for absolute beginners up to business German)

Native
6 yrs · 10,000+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (675)
Replies to 100% of messages

German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
TEACHER MAGDALENA

TEACHER MAGDALENA

AustriaNative

italki · Austria

🇩🇪✨DEUTSCH IST TOLL (A1–C2) 🗣️encouraging conversation training|✏️ test preparation|👩‍🏫🎓

Native
2,000+ lessons
Official exam examiner
English +3
★ 5.0 (649)
Replies to 100% of messages

German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Lars

Lars

GermanyNative

italki · Germany

Native
17 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +6
★ 5.0 (646)
Replies to 99% of messages

German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • 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
Stephan

Stephan

GermanyNative

italki · Germany

✹PROFESSIONAL NATIVE GERMAN TEACHER WITH PASSION✹

Native
5,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
★ 4.9 (698)
Replies to 99% of messages

German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Tina

GermanyNative

italki · Germany

🌸 learn german naturally with fun and a relaxed atmosphere. All levels are welcome 😊

Native
8 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
None listed
Japanese +1
★ 5.0 (633)
Replies to 100% of messages

German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Lea

Lea

GermanyNative

italki · Germany

Native German Teacher & Certified TELC Examiner | 10,000+ Lessons

Native
6 yrs · 10,000+ lessons
Official exam examiner · verified
Spanish
★ 5.0 (616)
Replies to 100% of messages

German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Exam prep
Britta

Britta

GermanyNative

italki · Germany

⭐⭐⭐ Speak German with Confidence - From First Words to Fluent Business Talk

Native
5,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +2
★ 5.0 (621)
Replies to 100% of messages

German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Chris

Chris

GermanyNative

italki · Germany

Learn German with Stories. Understand vocab and grammar in small steps along the way.

Native
5,000+ lessons
Other certificate
English +5
★ 4.9 (589)
Replies to 100% of messages

German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Paul

Paul

AustriaNative

italki · Austria

Native
5 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +2
★ 5.0 (539)
Replies to 100% of messages

Austrian German · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Ruediger

Ruediger

GermanyNative

italki · Germany

TEFL- certified English & German teacher with commercial /technological background

Native
5,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +3
★ 5.0 (493)
Replies to 100% of messages

German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Max

GermanyNative

italki · Germany

Native
10,000+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (423)
Replies to 100% of messages

German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Anne

Anne

GermanyNative

italki · Germany

Let’s Talk German! | Conversation-Focused Tutor since 2020

Native
5 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
None listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (387)
Replies to 100% of messages

German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners

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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

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.

Cafetalk has the lowest median price for German tutors in our data: $15 per hour, and a quarter of its tutors charge $11 or less.

Yes, somewhat: native German speakers charge a median of $29 per hour, compared with $22 for non-native tutors. We list 2,526 native speakers.

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 track 6,458 German tutors on Tusclases / FindTutors, italki, Preply, Classgap, Apprentus, and AmazingTalker. Tusclases / FindTutors has the most choice, with 3,120 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 November 12, 2026

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