Erica
Nativeitalki · Italy
Sono innamorata dell'Italia e della sua cultura, esperta di insegnamento dell'inglese per ragazzi
- Native
- 33 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Replies to 85% of messages
Teaches B1–C1
- Speaks your language
Page language: English
5,055 tutors · 11 platforms
Cheap Italian tutors under $15 an hour
The most affordable quarter of Italian tutors charge $15 per hour or less: 1,315 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
1,315
on 11 platforms
Compare Italian tutors
122 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Marzia
Nativeitalki · Italy
Docente laureata in Lingue e cultura italiana con due anni di esperienza.
- Native
- 4 lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
Davide
Nativeitalki · Italy
Discover Real Italian with Davide: from Milan to Sicily
- Native
- 3 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Ilaria
Nativeitalki · Italy
Piacevoli conversazioni in Italiano :-)
- Native
- 5 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$6.67/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Laura
Nativeitalki · Italy
Italian Native Language Tutor
- Native
- 21 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Elvira
italki · Russia
Practical Italian for Real Life & Work| English & Russian Speakers
- Fluent (C2)
- 8 lessons
- Not listed
- Russian +2
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
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Nunzia
Nativeitalki · Australia
- Native
- 20 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$15/h
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Marianna
Nativeitalki · Italy
Certified Educator & Italian Tutor: Structured Learning for Real Results
- Native
- 17 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 91% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$13/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Matteo
Nativeitalki · Italy
- Native
- 8 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 85% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Alessandra
Nativeitalki · Italy
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Angelo
Nativeitalki · Germany
Native Italian Teacher | Fluent in English & German | Practical & Structured Lessons!
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Sonja
Nativeitalki · Italy
Insegnante madrelingua (italiano) e tutor certificata C1 Cambridge (English)
- Native
- 10 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
Lorenzo
Nativeitalki · Italy
Do you want to order a gelato in Rome or a paella in Barcelona? Here I am, let me help you!
- Native
- 12 lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Ahmed
italki · Egypt
Master arabic and Italian with an Expert | Qualified Tutor with Proven Teaching Methods
- Fluent (C2)
- 43 lessons
- Not listed
- Arabic +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 95% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$5.00/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Khrystyna
italki · Italy
Personalized language coaching designed for your success!
- Fluent (C2)
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- Ukrainian +4
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
$8.00/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Iasmina
Nativeitalki · Romania
Romanian and Italian Native Speaker – Friendly & Structured Lessons
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- Romanian +5
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Fiammetta
Nativeitalki · Italy
Insegnante di italiano certificata
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 93% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Elena
Nativeitalki · Italy
Learn new Languages in a fun and interactive way with me!
- Native
- 9 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Marzia
Nativeitalki · Italy
Native speaker and passionate about the Italian language and literature
- Native
- 23 lessons
- Not listed
- French +1
- ★ 2.3 (3)
- Replies to 87% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Beginners
$8.00/h
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Massimo
Nativeitalki · Italy
Tutor madrelingua di Italiano
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Manuel
Nativeitalki · Italy
Insegnante di Italiano - Parliamo insieme!
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A2–B2
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Luca
Nativeitalki · Italy
Insegnante di Italiano / native ITA, C2 ENG, B1 ESP
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
$15/h
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Tania
Nativeitalki · Italy
Vet student
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
DemasiLuca
Nativeitalki · Italy
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches B1–B2
$10/h
Book on italki(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 | 283 | $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 |
| AmazingTalker | 85 | $16 | $9.24–$22 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Apprentus | 83 | $32 | $25–$41 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 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, 5053 tutors
Native speakers
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 1725 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $27, 3328 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, 283 tutors
Verbling
$30Middle 50% between $24 and $40, 96 tutors
AmazingTalker
$16Middle 50% between $9.24 and $22, 85 tutors
Apprentus
$32Middle 50% between $25 and $41, 83 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
- Italy1,710 / 5,055
Spain20 / 5,055- Egypt20 / 5,055
Japan18 / 5,055
France18 / 5,055
Argentina18 / 5,055
Ukraine17 / 5,055- Russia15 / 5,055
Popular Italian lesson types
Italian tutors: FAQ
The cheapest quarter of Italian tutors in our directory charge $15 per hour or less (1,315 tutors). Community tutors and non-native speakers are usually the most affordable, and many offer discounted trial lessons.
Across 5,053 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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