8,596 tutors · 12 platforms
3,656 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.
3,141 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativePreply · China
8 Years of Teaching Experience / Students from Various European Countries / Chinese / Beginners / Speaking Practice / HSK
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Fun Chinese for Kids & Adults
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · China
🔥Group lesson🔥CTCSOL+TESOL+IPA+Elementary school teacher certificate+ 11 years of experience.
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Beginner | VCE | young children | HSK exam preparation | Legal Vocabulary Learning|Business Chinese |Precise Pronunciation Correction|Tourism Chinese| Daily Co…
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Chinese conversation practice
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · China
Teaches A1–C2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativePreply · China
Learning Chinese makes you a more cultured, open-minded person. 🎯 Connecting with people worldwide 🎯 Connecting with Eastern culture and wisdom 🎯 Native Mandar…
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
HSK 😎adults and children
Teaches A2
Nativeitalki · China
拥有5年TOPIK、HSK教学经验的中韩双母语者
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
✅Quick Start for Beginners / Extensive Teaching Experience✅HSK Exam Preparation✅Lively, Practical & Effective Lessons✅Pronunciation Correction & Listening Impr…
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Pinyin&movie Oral Speaking🤗
Teaches A2
Nativeitalki · Hong Kong SAR China
Native HK Cantonese | 10+ Years & 5000+ Lessons | Beginner to Advanced | Practical & Natural Cantone
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
🌐 Certified Chinese teacher | 10+ years’ experience | Expert in HSK/AP Prep | Practical & Medical Conversation | 📢 For Beginner Friendly | Fast -Track course 🧰…
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
200hours exp/ pronunciation
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
拥有超过5年教学经验的职业教师
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Experienced Teacher for HSK Levels 1-6, Business Chinese, Quick Start for Beginners, High-Level Advancement, Patient and Fun, Customized Courses, Fast Enlighte…
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎉Conversational🎈All age 🎉
Teaches A2
Nativeitalki · China
This is me, a teacher who makes your learning fun and rapid progress in fun and professional classes
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
🔥 Fluent Chinese | Zero to HSK6 | Real-Life Conversations| 6 Years | Customized
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Basic|Pronunciation|Children (6-11)
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2
Nativeitalki · China
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Newbie to Interactive Conversation within 25 Lessons | Well- Structured and Highly Engaging Class | Specialize in Beginner Chinese-HSK-Daily Conversation
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Interviews/Diverse materials
Teaches A2–C2
Nativeitalki · Taiwan
Certificated teacher who speaks authentic Taiwanese Mandarin and loves boba very much
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.
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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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