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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.

Sebastiano

Sebastiano

ItalyNative

italki · Italy

JPN⇆ITA translator and language enthusiast

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
English +4
★ 5.0 (18)
Replies to 100% of messages

Italian (Italy) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Miruna

Miruna

ItalyNative

italki · Italy

Italian Community Tutor with 3+ years of experience on iTalki

Native
3 yrs · 100+ lessons
None listed
Romanian +3
★ 5.0 (17)
Replies to 96% of messages

Italian (Italy) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Martina

Martina

ItalyNative

italki · Italy

Docente Qualificata di Italiano | Conversazione e Metodo

Native
200+ lessons
Language degree
English +3
★ 5.0 (16)
Replies to 100% of messages

Italian (Italy) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Desiree

Desiree

ItalyNative

italki · Italy

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
Filipino +3
★ 5.0 (16)
Replies to 100% of messages

Italian (Italy) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Chiara

Chiara

ItalyNative

italki · Italy

Certified IELTS FUN & SPONTANEOUS Italian teacher !!!

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (16)
Replies to 95% of messages

Italian (Italy) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Samuele

Samuele

ItalyNative

italki · Italy

Speak Italian with confidence!|Conversation & practical grammar from day 1

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (15)
Replies to 100% of messages

Italian (Italy) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration

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Sara

Sara

ItalyNative

italki · Italy

Insegnante madrelingua con esperienza, laureata in Lingue e letterature straniere

Native
100+ lessons
Language degree
Spanish +3
★ 5.0 (15)
Replies to 100% of messages

Italian (Italy) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
AnnaC

AnnaC

ItalyNative

italki · Italy

Giovane madrelingua, fresca di università, la tua lezione legger ma produttiva.

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (15)
Replies to 94% of messages

Italian (Italy) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Davide

Davide

ItalyNative

italki · Italy

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
Spanish +1
★ 5.0 (15)
Replies to 94% of messages

Italian (Italy) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Giulia

Giulia

ItalyNative

italki · Italy

Studentessa di lingue con oltre 9 anni anni di studio dell'inglese e francese madrelingua italiana!

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 4.3 (22)
Replies to 100% of messages

Italian (Italy) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Eigi

Eigi

ItalyNative

italki · Italy

✨ Learning languages changed my life. Let’s make Italian part of your story. 🌍

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
Albanian +4
★ 5.0 (13)
Replies to 100% of messages

Italian (Italy) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Beatrice

Beatrice

ItalyNative

italki · Italy

Italian enthusiast & HR Administrator - Let me guide you in the journey to improve your Italian

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (13)
Replies to 98% of messages

Italian (Italy) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Giuseppe

Giuseppe

ItalyNative

italki · Italy

Tutor Italiano poliglotta - Conversazione naturale e ambiente rilassato 🇮🇹

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
German +3
★ 5.0 (12)
Replies to 100% of messages

Italian (Italy) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Gabriele

Gabriele

ItalyNative

italki · Italy

Speak Real Italian with Confidence | Clear, Practical Lessons

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (12)
Replies to 99% of messages

Italian (Italy) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Antonio

Antonio

ItalyNative

italki · Italy

Practice your italian before your next trip! Enthusiastic italian tutor 😎☀️🌊🍕🇮🇹

Native
50+ lessons
None listed
Spanish
★ 5.0 (12)
Replies to 100% of messages

Italian (Italy) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Luca

Luca

ItalyNative

italki · Italy

Native
100+ lessons
Other certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (12)
Replies to 90% of messages

Italian (Italy) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Viola

Viola

ItalyNative

italki · Italy

Native
200+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Spanish +3
★ 5.0 (12)
Replies to 100% of messages

Italian (Italy) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Franci

Franci

ItalyNative

italki · Italy

Italian for internationally minded learners, English for Italians going abroad

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (11)
Replies to 100% of messages

Italian (Italy) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Andorra

Andorra

SwitzerlandNative

italki · Switzerland

Native
200+ lessons
Language degree
English +3
★ 5.0 (11)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Gaia

Gaia

ItalyNative

italki · Italy

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (11)
Replies to 100% of messages

Italian (Italy) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Mattia

Mattia

ItalyNative

italki · Italy

Discover the Italian you can really speak - simple, authentic, and full of culture!

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
French +1
★ 4.7 (13)
Replies to 95% of messages

Italian (Italy) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Samuele

Samuele

ItalyNative

italki · Italy

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

Italian (Italy) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Federica

Federica

ItalyNative

italki · Italy

Native
100+ lessons
Language degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (10)
Replies to 100% of messages

Italian (Italy) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Chiara

Chiara

ItalyNative

italki · Italy

Insegnante di Italiano per stranieri preparata e motivata!

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (10)
Replies to 100% 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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