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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

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

Marco

Marco

ItalyNative

italki · Italy

Native
5,000+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (996)
Replies to 100% of messages

Italian (Italy) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
Alexander

Alexander

United KingdomNative

italki · United Kingdom

Native
10,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +7
★ 5.0 (960)
Replies to 100% of messages

Italian (Italy) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Antonio

Antonio

ItalyNative

italki · Italy

A language enthusiast eager to teach and practice languages. Feel free to contact me.

Native
10 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +8
★ 5.0 (906)
Replies to 98% of messages

Italian (Italy) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
Laura

Laura

ItalyNative

italki · Italy

Native
6 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
None listed
German +1
★ 5.0 (880)
Replies to 100% of messages

Italian (Italy) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Alessandra

Alessandra

ItalyNative

italki · Italy

Welcome! I love conversation and/or grammar.

Native
2,000+ lessons
None listed
German +4
★ 5.0 (926)
Replies to 98% of messages

Italian (Italy) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Giordano

Giordano

ItalyNative

italki · Italy

Conversation • Grammar • Preparation for exams

Native
5,000+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (777)
Replies to 100% of messages

Italian (Italy) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language

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Ivan

Ivan

ItalyNative

italki · Italy

Structured Italian for adults – clarity, fluency, real progress

Native
2,000+ lessons
None listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (761)
Replies to 100% of messages

Italian (Italy) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Daniela

Daniela

ItalyNative

italki · Italy

Native
2,000+ lessons
Language degree
Spanish +3
★ 4.9 (778)
Replies to 97% of messages

Italian (Italy) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Tommy

Tommy

ItalyNative

italki · Italy

TEST PREPARATION CILS CELI A1 -C2

Native
15 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
Official exam examiner · verified
English +2
★ 5.0 (632)
Replies to 100% of messages

Italian (Italy) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Pasquale

Pasquale

ItalyNative

italki · Italy

Tutor con circa 10 anni di esperienza

Native
10 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
None listed
English +4
★ 5.0 (577)
Replies to 97% of messages

Italian (Italy) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Giulio

Giulio

ItalyNative

italki · Italy

Experienced teacher with 7 years of teaching on italki

Native
7 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (567)
Replies to 100% of messages

Italian (Italy) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Cristina

Cristina

ItalyNative

italki · Italy

Tutor di conversazione… e non solo! Let’s chat together in Italian!

Native
1,000+ lessons
None listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (572)
Replies to 100% of messages

Italian (Italy) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
Marja

Marja

ItalyNative

italki · Italy

Community tutor con 9 anni di esperienza sulla piattaforma

Native
9 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
None listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (504)
Replies to 100% of messages

Italian (Italy) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Giulia

Giulia

ItalyNative

italki · Italy

Hyper-polyglot, I tailor my classes and I mentor students. Very patient and will 100% make u smile🌻

Native
2,000+ lessons
None listed
English +8
★ 5.0 (483)
Replies to 100% of messages

Italian (Italy) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Damiani

Damiani

ItalyNative

italki · Italy

Native
2,000+ lessons
None listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (475)
Replies to 100% of messages

Italian (Italy) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Beginners
SAVERIO

SAVERIO

ItalyNative

italki · Italy

Native
20 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Other certificate
English
★ 5.0 (472)
Replies to 100% of messages

Italian (Italy) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Rosa

Rosa

ItalyNative

italki · Italy

Native
5 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (446)
Replies to 100% of messages

Italian (Italy) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Massimo

Massimo

ItalyNative

italki · Italy

Native
1,000+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (397)
Replies to 98% of messages

Italian (Italy) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
Paola

Paola

ItalyNative

italki · Italy

Native
3 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Language degree
English +4
★ 5.0 (401)
Replies to 99% of messages

Italian (Italy) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Lucy

Lucy

ItalyNative

italki · Italy

Native
4 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
None listed
Spanish +3
★ 5.0 (400)
Replies to 100% of messages

Italian (Italy) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
Ivana

Ivana

United KingdomNative

italki · United Kingdom

Native English and Italian teacher with years of experience

Native
1,000+ lessons
None listed
English +4
★ 5.0 (390)
Replies to 99% of messages

Italian (Italy) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Gianluca

Gianluca

ItalyNative

italki · Italy

Parliamo in italiano? Io sono pronto!

Native
2,000+ lessons
None listed
French +5
★ 5.0 (374)
Replies to 100% of messages

Italian (Italy) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Tutor Irene

Tutor Irene

ItalyNative

italki · Italy

Italian Tutor | PhD Candidate | 10+ Years of Experience

Native
10 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (356)
Replies to 100% of messages

Italian (Italy) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Italian

Italian

ItalyNative

italki · Italy

"Master Italian online: 3200+ lessons taught, 450+ global students. Your Italian journey starts here

Native
2,000+ lessons
None listed
English +6
★ 5.0 (370)
Replies to 99% of messages

Italian (Italy) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language

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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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