7,941 tutors · 12 platforms
The most affordable quarter of Chinese tutors charge $12 per hour or less: 2,039 tutors across 12 platforms. For comparison, the overall median is $18. Trial lessons typically cost $1.10. Native speakers charge a median of $18 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
1,683 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · China
🌟5+ years experience 💖 Great for advanced 🤡 Fun and relaxed classes 🍻 Daily & business
Teaches B1–C2
NativePreply · China
CTCSO-Certified Chinese Teacher| HSK Success& Teen-Friendly Lessons
NativeCafetalk · Taiwan
從超基礎開始，一起歡樂而且紮實的學韓文字母及發音吧 *只有參與GOOD START！認識韓語四十音的發音陷阱的學員可預約*
NativeClassgap · China
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
幼兒啟蒙、兒童中文、日常口語
Nativeitalki · China
Native Mandarin Teacher | Fix your tones & build real‑world speaking confidence
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
Former Consulting Partner at IBM | Business Communication | Chinese Culture | Calligraphy
NativeCafetalk · China
✩全員にお勧め✩中国語に少し興味があるが、本当に自分に向いているかどうかと不安の方・講師との相性チェック等にお勧めします
NativeClassgap · China
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Mandarin Teaching
Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A2
Nativeitalki · China
A native Chinese teacher with 2 years of teaching experience
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Master's Degree from the UK | Ten Years of Teaching Experience | Level 2 Mandarin Certification | University Teacher Background | Adult Education Expert | Rigo…
NativeCafetalk · Taiwan
日常生活會話練習
NativeClassgap · China
offer real conversational Chinese and learn common topics in daily life
Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · China
New teacher as low as 5 USD 🌈
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · China
✅ CTCSOL-Certified ✅ 900+ Lessons ✅ Practical & Structured Chinese ✅ HSK & Business Chinese
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Certified Mandarin Tutor | Practical Teaching Experience | Diverse and Fun Teaching Methods Tailored for Effective Chinese Learning
NativeCafetalk · Taiwan
口說、聽力練習
NativeClassgap · China
Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🥇專攻中文基礎會話🥈發音專家🥉口說練習
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Specially appointed teacher for listed companies🔥Master's degree🔥Super patient🔥
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Passionate and Patient Chinese Tutor — Making Mandarin Fun, Practical, and Easy to Learn
NativeCafetalk · China
中国語を学ぶ理由は何ですか。旅行？出張？それとも推し活？どんな目的であろう、私と一緒に学びましょう！ 学生1：レッスンの雰囲気がとてもよく、色々な話題を提供していただきました。お話が面白いので、授業中は笑いが絶えず、楽しかったです！ 学生２：先生が次々と質問して下さるので、ずっと話す練習が出来てあっという間の時間でし…
NativeClassgap · China
Teaches A1–C2
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AmazingTalker is both the cheapest (median $12) and the biggest (2,954 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 | 2,954 | $12 | $6.60–$20 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 2,324 | $22 | $17–$26 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| Preply | 869 | $24 | $18–$34 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| italki | 834 | $20 | $15–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Classgap | 511 | $18 | $13–$24 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Cafetalk | 192 | $13 | $9.51–$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 | 28 | $60 | $49–$78 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 27 | $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.
China4,346 / 7,941Taiwan656 / 7,941
Hong Kong SAR China86 / 7,941
South Korea54 / 7,941
Japan48 / 7,941
Malaysia38 / 7,941
United States31 / 7,941
Canada22 / 7,941SpeakDuo 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 September 30, 2026
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