Akiko.M
Cafetalk · Japan
６歳くらいまでのお子様対象、英語が初めてのお子様大歓迎♪
- Intermediate (B1)
- 7 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- Japanese
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
Teaches A1–B1
- Kids
- Beginners
$11/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.52
Page language: English
7,359 tutors · 16 platforms
Cheap English tutors under $13 an hour
The most affordable quarter of English tutors charge $13 per hour or less: 697 tutors across 16 platforms. For comparison, the overall median is $25. Trial lessons typically cost $1.10. Native speakers charge a median of $25 per hour, versus $26 for non-native tutors.
$11/h
Median / hour
$9.22–$13
Typical range
$1.10
Trial lesson
697
on 16 platforms
Compare English tutors
24 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Teacher Josh
NativeCafetalk · United Kingdom
Practice reading short stories from beginner to advanced!
- Native
- 6 yrs · 100+ lessons
- Teaching degree
- Thai +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
British English · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Beginners
Takuya_U
Cafetalk · Japan
短い時間でも継続して学習できるよう短い時間 のレッスンを作成しました。 質問や学習内容のご確認にもどうぞ！
- Fluent (C2)
- 15 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- None listed
- Japanese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Kids
- Beginners
$10/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Elza B
NativeCafetalk · Hungary
World Famous Hungarians
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Hungarian +4
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$6.34/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Valeriya T.
Cafetalk · Russia
During this consultation I can check your level and help you decide on a course for further lessons according to your goals
- Fluent (C2)
- 50+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Russian +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Business
- Beginners
$9.51/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.17
Elena.O
Cafetalk · Russia
講師が英語で言った数字を日本語で答えてもらう練習をします。 日本語から英語も可。
- Fluent (C2)
- 5,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Japanese +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$6.34/h
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Lan Do
NativeCafetalk · Vietnam
Boost your speaking confidence in this fun practice session
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Vietnamese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Beginners
$4.44/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.90
Yenkhoa
Cafetalk · Vietnam
Tailored speaking practice for beginners to advanced learners. Let's chat!
- Fluent (C2)
- 5 lessons
- Not listed
- Vietnamese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Beginners
Kalid Happy
NativeCafetalk · Morocco
Ask and answer about MONEY
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- Arabic +3
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$8.85/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Aida
NativeCafetalk · Palestinian Territories
Do you have something specific in mind you'd like to study? This class is for students with specific requests!
- Native
- 21 lessons
- Not listed
- Arabic +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Kids
- Beginners
$11/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.53
Ray Roshdy
NativeCafetalk · Egypt
Looking for a cozy autumn read with a spooky twist? Join this special one-on-one book club where we’ll practice English through a lighthearted ghost story.
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- Arabic +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$8.21/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.26
Tess K.
NativeCafetalk · Philippines
For kids, beginners
- Native
- 8 lessons
- Not listed
- Filipino +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Kids
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.53
Tess Van
Cafetalk · Philippines
Improve your pronunciation and vocabulary through English songs
- Fluent (C2)
- 15 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- Filipino +3
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Kids
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
Viktoria Schlachta
NativeCafetalk · Hungary
Exploring ways to communicate in French in various situations, and improving grammar (for level A2-B1 speakers)
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- Hungarian +4
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
Manshi
NativeCafetalk · India
Learn and have fun with just 15 minutes in your hand.
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- Hindi +6
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$11/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.16
Maynk
NativeCafetalk · India
A dive into the technical world.
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- Japanese +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Beginners
$11/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.42
Heena Shah
NativeCafetalk · India
Teach me your language while I teach you mine.
- Native
- 27 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Hindi +3
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Beginners
$4.21/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Ishan Mainali
NativeCafetalk · Nepal
Start learning the Nepali language from a native speaker!
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- Hindi +5
- No reviews yet
- Can take over a day
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$8.34/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Madame Anita
Cafetalk · Malaysia
Everyday Conversations for Beginners
- Fluent (C2)
- 5 lessons
- Not listed
- Malay +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Beginners
Hana HK
NativeCafetalk · Malaysia
An extended version of my Malay for Beginners class with a longer duration for those who wish to maximise speaking and practicing the language
- Native
- 21 lessons
- Not listed
- Malay +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Beginners
$11/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Takako. M
Cafetalk · Japan
日本語をまず話してみましょう！入門編、中級編、上級編
- Fluent (C2)
- 5,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Japanese
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Kids
- Beginners
$7.58/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.53
Juno.T
Cafetalk · Japan
ちょっとした空き時間に☆ 役立つ単語や表現を学びましょう！
- Fluent (C2)
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Japanese
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Kids
- Beginners
$2.53/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.16
Kara Bird
NativeCafetalk · Australia
This is an orientation session for first-time students. Let's check your English level, talk about your goals and decide which of my lessons is a good fit for…
- Native
- 10,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Japanese
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$6.33/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.43
Aya
Cafetalk · Japan
Let's start Japanese! From reading Hiragana to JLPT 5
- Fluent (C2)
- 10,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Japanese
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.16
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English tutors by platform
Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($13), while Engoo offers the most choice (3,603 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engoo | 3,603 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| AmazingTalker | 1,155 | $20 | $7.92–$28 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Wiingy | 420 | $40 | $38–$41 | 4.6★ | Free trial (55 min) | 55 min |
| Cambly | 399 | from €24/month | — | 4.9★ | Not advertised | 30 min |
| NativeCamp | 398 | from ¥6,800/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial period | 25 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 333 | $17 | $11–$24 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| Preply | 274 | $42 | $30–$57 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| DMM英会話 | 153 | from ¥4,880/month | — | 4.9★ | Free trial period | 25 min |
| Cafetalk | 127 | $13 | $8.46–$16 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Apprentus | 111 | $30 | $24–$41 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 99 | $60 | $49–$69 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 83 | $60 | $40–$80 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| Classgap | 67 | $19 | $15–$24 | 4.9★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| italki | 63 | $18 | $15–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| LanguaTalk | 42 | $26 | $24–$32 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Verbling | 32 | $22 | $17–$26 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
How much English tutors charge
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
All tutors
$25Middle 50% between $13 and $40, 2783 tutors
Native speakers
$25Middle 50% between $14 and $40, 1016 tutors
Non-native
$26Middle 50% between $13 and $40, 1767 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
AmazingTalker
$20Middle 50% between $7.92 and $28, 1155 tutors
Wiingy
$40Middle 50% between $38 and $41, 420 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$17Middle 50% between $11 and $24, 333 tutors
Preply
$42Middle 50% between $30 and $57, 274 tutors
Cafetalk
$13Middle 50% between $8.46 and $16, 127 tutors
Apprentus
$30Middle 50% between $24 and $41, 111 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$60Middle 50% between $49 and $69, 99 tutors
Wyzant
$60Middle 50% between $40 and $80, 83 tutors
Classgap
$19Middle 50% between $15 and $24, 67 tutors
italki
$18Middle 50% between $15 and $25, 63 tutors
LanguaTalk
$26Middle 50% between $24 and $32, 19 tutors
Verbling
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $26, 32 tutors
Where English tutors are from
- Philippines2,327 / 7,359
- United Kingdom580 / 7,359
United States491 / 7,359- Japan379 / 7,359
Serbia267 / 7,359
South Africa181 / 7,359
South Korea108 / 7,359
Taiwan80 / 7,359
English tutors: FAQ
The cheapest quarter of English tutors in our directory charge $13 per hour or less (697 tutors). Community tutors and non-native speakers are usually the most affordable, and many offer discounted trial lessons.
Across 2,783 English tutors with a listed price, the median is $25 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $6.60 and $50 per hour.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $1.10. Trials are offered on Engoo, AmazingTalker, Wiingy, NativeCamp, and Preply, 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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Updated October 19, 2026
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