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.
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Conversation,Listening,Reading
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
拥有8年汉语教学经验
Teaches A2–C2
NativePreply · China
🌈 Chinese Culture Expert! 🎇 Speak Fluently in No Time! 🌟 Patient and Enthusiastic, Friendly for Beginners! ❗️ Pronunciation Pro 💐 Adults & Kids & Business & HSK
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Master Phonics🎯Speak Fluently
Teaches A2
Nativeitalki · Hong Kong SAR China
Professional, experienced and passionate language teacher since 2018
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
🌍 HSK 1–4 | Conversational Chinese | Travel Chinese | Beginner Friendly | Personalized Lessons | Pronunciation Training | Speak Chinese with Confidence ✨
Chinese (China) · likely · 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
🎯Kids & Adults Beginners 😊
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
🏆5 Years of Chinese Teaching | HSK 1-6📚 | 🎒YCT for Kids | Adult Daily Conversation | Travel✈ | Friendly for Beginners🤝 | Patient + Customized Lessons 🎯 Clear a…
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Pronunciation Fix
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
不拘一格，超过3年的教学经验，可以让你轻松有趣的提高中文水平。
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
🎤 Certified Standard Mandarin Teacher | Focused on Beginners, Speaking Improvement, and HSK Preparation | Bilingual Teaching in Chinese and English | Structure…
NativeAmazingTalker · China
⭐️Children English⭐️
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · China
Melissa | BLCU grad | 10+ yrs (6 online) | Easy & fun methods | Free review | Book trial!
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Accredited tutor with 33 years of teaching experience
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Daily Life | Travel | Speaking
Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · China
Certified Teacher with patience and passion
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
New Year Benefits · Kick Off Your Learning Journey!Loved by Students 🌟 Top-Rated Chinese Teacher | Flexible & Time-Zone-Unrestricted! ✅ Beginners to Advanced |…
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Rich teaching experience
Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Taiwan
🎙️ Speak Real Mandarin from Day 1 | Exclusive Podcast & Vocabulary Lists
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
A gentle, patient, fun, and responsible Chinese teacher! Learning Chinese with me is enjoyable!
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
🗽foreign learners learn faster
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
🏆 10 Years of Chinese Teaching | HSK 1-6 📚 | 🎒 YCT for Kids | Daily Conversations for Adults | Travel ✈ | Beginner-Friendly 🤝 | Patient & Customized 🎯 Clear, F…
Chinese (China) · likely · 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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