4,649 tutors · 12 platforms
The most affordable quarter of Chinese tutors charge $16 per hour or less: 1,170 tutors across 12 platforms. For comparison, the overall median is $20. Trial lessons typically cost $0. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $23 for non-native tutors.
51 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
AmazingTalker · Italy
🥇Italian Conversation🌍Travel
Teaches A1–C2
Preply · China
I majored in Chinese Language and Literature and hold a Level‑2‑A Mandarin certificate. I am good at teaching complete beginners as well as learners at differe…
italki · Russia
Highly qualified and experienced language teacher for both adults and kids
Teaches A1–C2
Tusclasesparticulares
Clases de chino - Principiante e intermedio
Classgap · Spain
Teaches A1–A2
Cafetalk · Japan
Instruction in Japanese on how to eat Natto, fermented soy beans, Japan's traditional dish. Why don't we eat natto together in class!
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
Apprentus
Mandarin Chinese for Beginners and non native speakers
Teaches A1–A2
AmazingTalker · South Korea
💛 The travel & trading company
Teaches A1–C2
italki · Vietnam
Certified HSK Chinese Teacher with 9 Years of Experiences (Beginner/ Intermediate/ Advanced Level)
Chinese (Taiwan) · Teaches A1–C2
Tusclases
Curso de chino mandarín para principiantes
Classgap · China
Teaches A1–B2
AmazingTalker · Italy
Exams B1/CILS | EN-ES-ZH-FR
Teaches A1–C2
Voscours
Chinois en ligne pour débutants et confirmés – Conversation, HSK et culture chinoise
Classgap · Myanmar (Burma)
Beginner-Friendly Chinese Lessons | Step-by-Step Mandarin | 从零开始学中文
Teaches B1–B2
AmazingTalker · Vietnam
Conversation|Fundamental|Beginner
Teaches A1–C2
Tusclasesparticulares
Chino online para principiantes
Classgap · Vietnam
Chinese class can be fun with 4+ years tutor. Let's start the class today!
Teaches A1–B2
AmazingTalker · South Korea
🏠Qingdao 5Yrs✨14Yrs KidsExpert
Teaches A1–C2
Voscours
Chinois (mandarin) grand débutant uniquement
AmazingTalker · South Korea
Basic|Beginner|Oral
Teaches A2–B1
Tusclasesparticulares
Profesora de chino/Inglés para principiantes, niños y adultos
AmazingTalker · South Korea
📚 Personalized Lessons
Teaches A1–C2
Voscours
Professeur de chinois(caractères traditionnels 正體字 seulement) débutants totaux
AmazingTalker · Vietnam
🔥Beginner•Travel•Advanced
Teaches A1–C2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($13), while Tusclases / FindTutors offers the most choice (2,320 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 2,320 | $22 | $17–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| Preply | 869 | $24 | $18–$34 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Classgap | 510 | $18 | $13–$24 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 331 | $21 | $14–$28 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| italki | 236 | $18 | $15–$24 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Cafetalk | 191 | $13 | $9.46–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Apprentus | 73 | $34 | $27–$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 | 28 | $60 | $49–$78 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 25 | $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.
China1,760 / 4,649
Taiwan268 / 4,649South Korea27 / 4,649Japan26 / 4,649
United States17 / 4,649Vietnam13 / 4,649
Hong Kong SAR China13 / 4,649
Malaysia11 / 4,649SpeakDuo 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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Updated September 29, 2026
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