7,433 tutors · 12 platforms
The most affordable quarter of Chinese tutors charge $11 per hour or less: 1,857 tutors across 12 platforms. For comparison, the overall median is $18. Trial lessons typically cost $1.10. Native speakers charge a median of $16 per hour, versus $21 for non-native tutors.
1,857 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🥇Conversational🎯Business
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…
Nachhilfepro
Native speaker with 17 years’ experience of teaching Chinese
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Taiwan
メロディーから語彙と歌手の魅力を知る
Nativeitalki · China
Teaches A1–C2
NativeClassgap · China
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.
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Children4-12&Adult | Mandarin
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Certified Mandarin Tutor | Practical Teaching Experience | Diverse and Fun Teaching Methods Tailored for Effective Chinese Learning
Tusclases
Maestro de chino mandarín que actualmente trabaja para la UNAM
Teaches A1–C2
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*
Nativeitalki · China
👉Three years of Chinese teaching ✅HSK Preparation ✅ Daily conversations ✅YCT✅ Easy Chinese learning
Teaches A1–B2
NativeClassgap · China
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Free Trial Class 💕
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Passionate and Patient Chinese Tutor — Making Mandarin Fun, Practical, and Easy to Learn
Tusclases
Clases particulares de Chino Mandarin para cualquier publico
Teaches A1–C2
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
Nativeitalki · China
3年对外汉语教学经验，普通话二甲证书，擅长零基础入门、日常口语速成、旅游汉语及 HSK 考级辅导。英语专业，可中英双语授课，适配成人通勤学习、少儿趣味启蒙、华裔孩子巩固中文
Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🏆 EDUHK 🥇 CTCSOL 📖 5+
NativePreply · China
A Chinese Teacher with 5 Years of Teaching Experience
Tusclases
Clases online de chino. Grupos pequeños, clases semipersonalizadas. Aprende uno de los idiomas más fascinantes y retadores
NativeCafetalk · Taiwan
口說、聽力練習
NativeClassgap · China
Teaches C2
Nativeitalki · China
Teaches A1–C2
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AmazingTalker is both the cheapest (median $12) and the biggest (2,915 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 | 2,915 | $12 | $6.60–$20 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| 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 |
| italki | 374 | $18 | $15–$25 | 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 | 135 | $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 | 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.
China3,917 / 7,433Taiwan625 / 7,433
Hong Kong SAR China80 / 7,433
South Korea53 / 7,433
Japan45 / 7,433
Malaysia29 / 7,433
United States28 / 7,433
Canada19 / 7,433SpeakDuo 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 29, 2026
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