Irene
Nativeitalki · Italy
Insegnante madrelingua
- Native
- 3 lessons
- Not listed
- Romanian +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Page language: English
5,087 tutors · 11 platforms
Cheap Italian tutors under $15 an hour
The most affordable quarter of Italian tutors charge $15 per hour or less: 1,325 tutors across 11 platforms. For comparison, the overall median is $20. Trial lessons typically cost $0. Native speakers charge a median of $22 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$13/h
Median / hour
$9.24–$14
Typical range
$0
Trial lesson
1,325
on 11 platforms
Compare Italian tutors
379 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Yousra A.
NativePreply · Italy
Italian Lessons with a Professional Tutor! Learn in a Practical, Engaging Way at Your Own Pace. Read My Profile and Discover How I Can Help You Achieve Your Go…
- Native
- 6 lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$12/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Tohid
Nativeitalki · Italy
Parla Italiano con Sicurezza – Lezioni Pratiche e Personalizzate
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.00
Anita G.
NativePreply · Italy
Energetic and Passionate Italian Teacher
- Native
- 23 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$12/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Margherita
Nativeitalki · Italy
Native Italian Teacher – Conversation & Grammar for All Levels
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Not listed
- Portuguese +3
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Francesca M.
NativePreply · Italy
Studying without stress is possible! Italian lessons with a law student: simple method, constant support, and clear explanations.
- Native
- 37 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
$12/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
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Elenia
Nativeitalki · France
Native Italian teacher helping you speak naturally and confidently
- Native
- 12 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 94% of messages
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$13/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Christian S.
NativePreply · Italy
Speak Italian with confidence from day one 🇮🇹🗣️
- Native
- 12 lessons
- Not listed
- Spanish +2
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$12/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Laura
Nativeitalki · Italy
Prenota una lezione con me, poca teoria e molta pratica!!
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- French +3
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1
- Speaks your language
Domenico Alessio B.
NativePreply · Italy
Learn Italian with Alessio!
- Native
- 12 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$12/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Carlotta
Nativeitalki · Italy
Insegnante certificata di lingua e cultura italiana. Lezioni di grammatica, conversazione e miste.
- Native
- 15 lessons
- Professional teacher
- Spanish +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
Emy B.
NativePreply · Italy
Native Italian speaker eager to teach (and chat!)
- Native
- 31 lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$11/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.50
Gian
Nativeitalki · Italy
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Francesco P.
NativePreply · Italy
Authentic Italian | Speak with confidence & travel with ease |
- Native
- 1 yrs · 11 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$11/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.50
martina
Nativeitalki · Italy
Impara l'Italiano con fiducia! +900 ore di conversazione e grammatica pratica
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Piergiorgio L.
NativePreply · Italy
Native Teacher Specializing in Dynamic Lessons and Dialogues - All Levels
- Native
- 2 yrs · 8 lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$12/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Simone
Nativeitalki · Italy
Tutor di Italiano "Lezioni Personalizzate e Conversazione Reale"
- Native
- 15 lessons
- Not listed
- Spanish +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
Danila C.
NativePreply · Italy
Qualified Linguist and Professional Travel Writer – Learn Authentic Italian
- Native
- 10 yrs · 7 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$12/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Nicola
Nativeitalki · Italy
- Native
- 13 lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1
- Speaks your language
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Tobia B.
NativePreply · Italy
🇮🇹 Native Italian tutor | Learn Italian through relaxed, practical conversations | Support in English 🇬🇧 and Spanish 🇪🇸
- Native
- 6 yrs · 5 lessons
- Not listed
- English +3
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$11/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.50
Mary
Nativeitalki · Italy
Italian Coach
- Native
- 3 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.50
Gaia S.
NativePreply · Italy
Native Italian tutor with a master's in teaching Italian as a second language (¡Hablo español!)
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Not listed
- Spanish +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$14/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Nicole_Italian
Nativeitalki · Italy
Speak Italian Like a Native
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches B1–B2
- Speaks your language
Ludovica S.
NativePreply · Italy
Italian Teacher with International Experience
- Native
- 20 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- Spanish +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$14/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
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Italian tutors by platform
Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($14), while Tusclases / FindTutors offers the most choice (2,916 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 | 2,916 | $18 | $14–$26 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| Preply | 911 | $26 | $18–$36 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Classgap | 524 | $21 | $18–$25 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| italki | 305 | $17 | $13–$22 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Verbling | 96 | $30 | $24–$40 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Apprentus | 93 | $32 | $25–$41 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 85 | $16 | $9.24–$22 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 55 | $14 | $8.93–$18 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| LanguaTalk | 42 | $32 | $28–$35 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 35 | $60 | $49–$74 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 25 | $59 | $40–$75 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
How much Italian tutors charge
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
All tutors
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $28, 5085 tutors
Native speakers
$22Middle 50% between $16 and $30, 1745 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $27, 3340 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Tusclases / FindTutors
$18Middle 50% between $14 and $26, 2914 tutors
Preply
$26Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 911 tutors
Classgap
$21Middle 50% between $18 and $25, 524 tutors
italki
$17Middle 50% between $13 and $22, 305 tutors
Verbling
$30Middle 50% between $24 and $40, 96 tutors
Apprentus
$32Middle 50% between $25 and $41, 93 tutors
AmazingTalker
$16Middle 50% between $9.24 and $22, 85 tutors
Cafetalk
$14Middle 50% between $8.93 and $18, 55 tutors
LanguaTalk
$32Middle 50% between $28 and $35, 42 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$60Middle 50% between $49 and $74, 35 tutors
Wyzant
$59Middle 50% between $40 and $75, 25 tutors
Where Italian tutors are from
- Italy1,729 / 5,087
Spain20 / 5,087
Egypt20 / 5,087
Japan18 / 5,087- France18 / 5,087
Argentina18 / 5,087
Ukraine17 / 5,087
Russia16 / 5,087
Popular Italian lesson types
Italian tutors: FAQ
The cheapest quarter of Italian tutors in our directory charge $15 per hour or less (1,325 tutors). Community tutors and non-native speakers are usually the most affordable, and many offer discounted trial lessons.
Across 5,085 Italian tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $11 and $39 per hour.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $0. Trials are offered on Preply, Classgap, italki, Verbling, and AmazingTalker, 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 28, 2026
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