8,596 tutors · 12 platforms
3,345 of the 8,596 Chinese tutors we track offer lessons for beginners. Their median price is $32 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $2.20. Native speakers charge a median of $18 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
2,861 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativePreply · China
Don't let Chinese overwhelm you! From daily conversations to fluent expressions, even beginners can easily get started and unlock practical Chinese skills.
NativeClassgap · China
Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
AP & GCSE Chinese
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
7 years teaching experience
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Hong Kong SAR China
An experienced and effective teacher with a PhD in Chinese Studies
NativeClassgap · China
Teaches A1–B2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Beginner|Kid|Adult|advanced
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
15,000+ lessons · Dual-certified in Chinese & English【1万5千在线课时教学经验& 中英双证教师 ·专注高效语言提升】
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
10 Years of Chinese Teaching | Northwest University Chinese Department | Second Language Learning Methods | Beginner Friendly 📍 Certified Teacher 📍 Super Patie…
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeClassgap · China
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Exclusive Advanced Business
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Speak Chinese with Confidence | 15+ Years Experience | Beijing Teacher
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
6 years of TCFL teaching experience| Passionate about cross-cultural communication |adult beginners.teenagers.children| international trade | Energetic | Begin…
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeClassgap · China
Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Kids/Adult/HSK/PSC
Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · China
您好！I'm an experienced Chinese tutor, patient, detail-oriented and English-fluent.
Teaches A1–C1
NativePreply · China
✅Beginner To Advanced |📚 HSK| 🌏 Culture & History | ✨Real-Life Expressions |✈️ Practical Travel Language | 🗣️Practical Chinese for adults
NativeClassgap · China
A Mandarin teacher with 16 years experience.
Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Conversation|Adults|Basic
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
超过3000小时教学经验
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Recognized tutor with 3 years of experience
NativeClassgap · China
Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🔥升小面試 🔥GAPSK卓越 🔥朗誦比賽指導 🔥拼音識字
Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · China
HKU-Med in TCFL ⭐5 yrs‘ on italki⭐Specializes in teaching kids & teenagers and exam prep
Teaches A1–C2
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AmazingTalker is both the cheapest (median $12) and the biggest (3,007 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AmazingTalker | 3,007 | $12 | $6.60–$20 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 2,328 | $21 | $17–$26 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| italki | 1,419 | $20 | $15–$28 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Preply | 869 | $24 | $18–$34 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Classgap | 520 | $18 | $13–$23 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Cafetalk | 194 | $13 | $9.56–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Apprentus | 136 | $33 | $25–$42 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Verbling | 41 | $29 | $25–$40 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 29 | $60 | $49–$78 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 28 | $50 | $45–$60 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| Engoo | 19 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| LanguaTalk | 6 | $33 | $31–$41 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
China4,855 / 8,596Taiwan720 / 8,596Hong Kong SAR China95 / 8,596
South Korea55 / 8,596
Japan54 / 8,596
Malaysia50 / 8,596
United States40 / 8,596
Canada24 / 8,596SpeakDuo is launching 1:1 lessons with a small group of great teachers: fair pay, no race to the bottom on price, and students who already practise speaking every day. Leave your email and we'll be in touch.
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 October 2, 2026
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