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Cheap Italian tutors under $15 an hour

The most affordable quarter of Italian tutors charge $15 per hour or less: 1,752 tutors across 11 platforms. For comparison, the overall median is $20. Trial lessons typically cost $0. Native speakers charge a median of $21 per hour, versus $19 for non-native tutors.

$12/h
Median / hour
$9.24–$14
Typical range
$0
Trial lesson
1,752
on 11 platforms

Compare Italian tutors

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

Andrea

Andrea

ItalyNative

italki · Italy

Tutor laureato in lingue con esperienza nell'insegnamento

Native
4 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
German +2
★ 5.0 (28)
Replies to 99% of messages

Italian (Italy) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Roberta

Roberta

ItalyNative

italki · Italy

Padroneggia l'italiano come un nativo!

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
Spanish +3
★ 5.0 (27)
Replies to 100% of messages

Italian (Italy) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Adriano

Adriano

ItalyNative

italki · Italy

Insegnante di Italiano specializzato nella conversazione.

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (27)
Replies to 100% of messages

Italian (Italy) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Heni

Heni

BulgariaNative

italki · Bulgaria

Native
200+ lessons
Official exam examiner
Bulgarian +4
★ 5.0 (27)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Michela

Michela

ItalyNative

italki · Italy

Native
200+ lessons
Teaching degree
Spanish +2
★ 5.0 (26)
Replies to 100% of messages

Italian (Italy) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Agnese

Agnese

ItalyNative

italki · Italy

Italian teacher, conversation-based approach

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (26)
Replies to 94% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners

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Diego

Diego

ItalyNative

italki · Italy

"experienced easy going open minded fun tutor ready to teach you"

Native
1,000+ lessons
None listed
English +6
★ 4.9 (27)
Replies to 100% of messages

Italian (Italy) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
stella

stella

ItalyNative

italki · Italy

Polyglot Tutor and World Traveller

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English +5
★ 4.9 (27)
Replies to 97% of messages

Italian (Italy) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Sofia

Sofia

ItalyNative

italki · Italy

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (24)
Replies to 99% of messages

Italian (Italy) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Silvia

Silvia

ItalyNative

italki · Italy

Native Italian Teacher. Personalized lessons to reach your language goals

Native
50+ lessons
None listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (24)
Replies to 99% of messages

Italian (Italy) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
ILARIA

ILARIA

ItalyNative

italki · Italy

From Italy to the world: let’s talk Italian! 🇮🇹🇬🇧🇫🇷🇪🇸🇩🇪

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (23)
Replies to 100% of messages

Italian (Italy) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Vito

Vito

ItalyNative

italki · Italy

Passionate Native Italian Teacher and Naturalised British English Teacher

Native
3 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
Spanish +6
★ 4.8 (25)
Replies to 97% of messages

Italian (Italy) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Carlotta

Carlotta

ItalyNative

italki · Italy

Impara l'italiano parlando e con materiali divertenti!

Native
100+ lessons
Language degree
Spanish +1
★ 5.0 (22)
Replies to 99% of messages

Italian (Italy) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Letizia

Letizia

ItalyNative

italki · Italy

Friendly & Patient Italian Tutor: Learn with a language lover who understands your journey!

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (22)
Replies to 100% of messages

Italian (Italy) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Ilenia

Ilenia

ItalyNative

italki · Italy

Speak Italian with a patient, friendly, and professional native italian tutor 🇮🇹

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (22)
Replies to 95% of messages

Italian (Italy) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Riccardo

Riccardo

ItalyNative

italki · Italy

Italian native speaker and Law graduate with a deep passion for languages

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (22)
Replies to 99% of messages

Italian (Italy) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Jessica

Jessica

ItalyNative

italki · Italy

Insegnante di lingue specializzata

Native
500+ lessons
Language degree
French +2
★ 5.0 (21)
Replies to 99% of messages

Italian (Italy) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Laura

Laura

ItalyNative

italki · Italy

Native
500+ lessons
Language degree
Russian +2
★ 5.0 (21)
Replies to 99% of messages

Italian (Italy) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Ettore

Ettore

ItalyNative

italki · Italy

Lezioni rilassate e flessibili su misura per i tuoi interessi!

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 4.9 (22)
Replies to 100% of messages

Italian (Italy) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Sara

Sara

ItalyNative

italki · Italy

Italian native living in Egypt | Conversazione Naturale & Italiano per Viaggiatori

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
Spanish +2
★ 5.0 (20)
Replies to 100% of messages

Italian (Italy) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Sarah

Sarah

ItalyNative

italki · Italy

Bachelor’s graduate in Foreign Languages; Master’s degree in Italian Language for Foreigners.

Native
200+ lessons
Language degree
English +2
★ 5.0 (20)
Replies to 100% of messages

Italian (Italy) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Anna

Anna

ItalyNative

italki · Italy

Anna from Palermo

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (20)
Replies to 95% of messages

Italian (Italy) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Marco

Marco

ItalyNative

italki · Italy

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (19)
Replies to 97% of messages

Italian (Italy) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Gaia

Gaia

ItalyNative

italki · Italy

Insegnante italiana laureata con 110 e lode in Lingue e Letterature Straniere (Inglese e Francese).

Native
200+ lessons
Language degree
English +2
★ 5.0 (18)
Replies to 97% of messages

Italian (Italy) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners

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Italian tutors by platform

AmazingTalker has the lowest median price ($12), while Tusclases / FindTutors offers the most choice (3,175 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 / FindTutors3,175$18$13–$255.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
italki1,394$20$15–$285.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
Preply911$26$18–$365.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Classgap570$20$17–$255.0★Free trial (20 min)60 min
Apprentus196$31$24–$404.9★No trial lessons60 min
AmazingTalker102$12$9.24–$225.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Verbling98$30$23–$405.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
Cafetalk58$15$9.63–$18—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
LanguaTalk43$32$28–$355.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)55 min
Tutor Hunt36$61$50–$805.0★No trial lessons60 min
Wyzant32$55$40–$755.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min

How much Italian tutors charge

Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.

All tutors
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $28, 6612 tutors
Native speakers
$21Middle 50% between $16 and $30, 4381 tutors
Non-native
$19Middle 50% between $13 and $28, 2231 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Prices by platform

Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.

Tusclases / FindTutors
$18Middle 50% between $13 and $25, 3172 tutors
italki
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $28, 1394 tutors
Preply
$26Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 911 tutors
Classgap
$20Middle 50% between $17 and $25, 570 tutors
Apprentus
$31Middle 50% between $24 and $40, 196 tutors
AmazingTalker
$12Middle 50% between $9.24 and $22, 102 tutors
Verbling
$30Middle 50% between $23 and $40, 98 tutors
Cafetalk
$15Middle 50% between $9.63 and $18, 58 tutors
LanguaTalk
$32Middle 50% between $28 and $35, 43 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$61Middle 50% between $50 and $80, 36 tutors
Wyzant
$55Middle 50% between $40 and $75, 32 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Italian tutors are from

  • ItalyItaly2,733 / 6,615
  • RussiaRussia32 / 6,615
  • ArgentinaArgentina27 / 6,615
  • SpainSpain25 / 6,615
  • BrazilBrazil24 / 6,615
  • EgyptEgypt24 / 6,615
  • FranceFrance23 / 6,615
  • JapanJapan20 / 6,615

Italian tutors: FAQ

The cheapest quarter of Italian tutors in our directory charge $15 per hour or less (1,752 tutors). Community tutors and non-native speakers are usually the most affordable, and many offer discounted trial lessons.

Across 6,612 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 italki, Preply, 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 November 12, 2026

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