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 $17 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
1,672 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎀 Culture | Biz/Daily Chinese
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
√ Rich experience in online teaching √ unique teaching methods for beginners and those with inaccurate pronunciation √ Classes are relaxed and enjoyable √ HSK/…
NativeCafetalk · China
专为第一次聆听课程的学员所开设。让我们一起确认您的汉语/钢琴水平，谈论您的目标并决定最适合您的课程内容吧！
NativeClassgap · China
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
🎈Hi Lovely Beginners • Daily • Chinese Bridge 汉语桥| Good at teaching Pronunciation • Learn in fun✨
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🔥日本語会話🔥旅行日本語 子ども向け入門💼楽しくおしゃべりしましょう！
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
Certified Chinese Tutor，Standard Simplified Chinese，Speaking, HSK，Business Chinese
NativeCafetalk · China
声調・発音・流暢さをチェック！中国語朗読を丁寧にフィードバックします。
NativeClassgap · China
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Speaking | Zhuyin | Kids 5–7
Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
🔹 10-Year Experienced Native Tutor 🔹 Preply verified tutor 🔹 CTCSOL Certified 🔹 Mandarin Level 2A 🔹 master Kids/Adults Mandarin 🔹 Business and functional Chine…
NativeCafetalk · China
中国のお客様・取引先とのコミュニケーションに。実際の仕事場面に近い中国語を、一緒に練習します。
NativeClassgap · China
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · China
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Oral|Conversation|Test|Write
Teaches A2
NativePreply · China
Learn Chinese with Ease through Fun Conversations | 3 Years of Teaching Experience | Kids' Chinese | Everyday Conversations for Adults | Travel✈ | Friendly for…
NativeCafetalk · Taiwan
Purchase the PDF file of the Mandarin picture book Bobo's Forest Adventure, which includes Traditional Chinese, Japanese, and English translations. The file wi…
NativeClassgap · China
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Enthusiastic, Patient and Interesting Chinese tutor, Native Mandarin, Hakkas, Conversation/HSK/YCT
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
口語，HSK,YCT，繪本故事
NativePreply · China
4 Years of Experience as a Chinese Language Tutor | A Teacher Who Empowers You to Speak Chinese with Confidence | Break Through Speaking Barriers from Zero
NativeCafetalk · Taiwan
台灣生活與文化 × 自然中文表達｜提升會話、閱讀與討論能力
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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