KAKIN
Cafetalk · Taiwan
40 minute lesson
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
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.
Cafetalk · Taiwan
40 minute lesson

AmazingTalker · China
🎓 Class Advisor | Pronunciatio
Teaches A2
italki · China
带你发现汉语之美
Teaches A1–C2
Preply · China
Doraemon Teaching Method 🐱|📖 HSK Preparation|💬 Daily Conversation|👄 Pronunciation Correction

Cafetalk · China
For beginners whose native language is English, with English annotations

AmazingTalker · China
HSK & GAPSK Prep|Pinyin|
Teaches A1–A2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
italki · United States
Practical and fun is my recipe
Teaches A1–C2
Preply · China
✌ Bilingual Teaching in English and Chinese 🎉 3 Years of Teaching Experience | 🎙 Standard Pronunciation | 🎓 HSK Full Proficiency | 📈 Beginner Classes for Kids…

Cafetalk · China
好きなテーマでたくさん話して、自然な中国語を身につけましょう♪

AmazingTalker · China
🥇Conversational🎯Business
Teaches A1–C2
italki · China
Teaches A1–C2
Preply · China
3 Years of Chinese Teaching Experience ✅ Patient & Approachable ✅ Suitable for Absolute Beginners ✅ Pronunciation Correction ✅ Practical Daily Chinese Conversa…

Cafetalk · China
教科書を軸に、理解から運用まで。
AmazingTalker · China
✔ Basic Chinese for Beginners
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
italki · China
一名热爱语言的中医
Teaches A2–B2
Preply · China
Learn Authentic Chinese in a Relaxed and Enjoyable Atmosphere with a Certified Teacher

Cafetalk · China
한국어 프리토킹

AmazingTalker · China
Conversation/Full in Chinese
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2
italki · China
A Chinese teacher with some programming knowledge.一个懂点编程的中文老师
Teaches A2–C2
Preply · China
✨ Ages 3–12 · Play-Based Learning · Falling in Love with Speaking Chinese Naturally

Cafetalk · Taiwan
一緒におしゃべりしよう!正しい発音も練習しよう!

AmazingTalker · China
🌲 Class is Vivid 🌹Interesting
Teaches A1–C2
italki · China
Teaches A1–C2
Preply · China
ICA Certified Business Chinese Tutor | 15 Years Sourcing & Trade Experience for Global Importers and office worker
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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.
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Updated September 30, 2026
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