7,393 tutors · 12 platforms
The most affordable quarter of Chinese tutors charge $11 per hour or less: 1,853 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 $22 for non-native tutors.
591 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Speaking | Zhuyin | Kids 5–7
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Stop Memorizing Phrases | Sentence-Building with English Logic | Mandarin Tutor | Business & HSK3.0 | Beginner Friendly
Nativeitalki · China
✅ CTCSOL-Certified ✅ 900+ Lessons ✅ Practical & Structured Chinese ✅ HSK & Business Chinese
Teaches A1–C2
Tusclasesparticulares
Clases de chino nivel principiante a intermedio y conversacional
NativeCafetalk · China
For beginners whose native language is English, with English annotations
NativeClassgap · China
Teaches A1–C1
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Oral|Conversation|Test|Write
Teaches A2
NativePreply · China
✨Enjoy fun & relaxing Chinese classes✨ 🎙️Standard clear pronunciation ⭐Suitable for absolute beginners 🌱Real‑life practical teaching 📚Systematic HSK 1‑6 course…
Nativeitalki · China
Immersive lessons in practical Hokkien & Mandarin. Bridge cultures through language.
Chinese (Taiwan) · Teaches A1–C2
Letuelezioni
Laureata magistrale con lode in Lingue e orientali offre lezioni e ripetizioni di lingua cinese livello principiante e intermedio
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
🌏 Practical｜HSK・TOCFL 📚
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
CTCSOL-Certified Chinese Teacher👩🏫 | Patient & Fun😊 | Children's Picture Book Read-Aloud📚 | School Chinese Review📝 | HSK & YCT Prep📖 | Pinyin & Conversation🗣️…
Nativeitalki · China
CTCSOLCertification With 6 Years of Experience
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Chinese for Children & Adults
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Chinese Tutor｜HSK 1‑6｜Beginners to Advanced｜Kids & Adults｜Practical Daily‑life Chinese
italki · Vietnam
Certified HSK Chinese Teacher with 9 Years of Experiences (Beginner/ Intermediate/ Advanced Level)
Chinese (Taiwan) · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Professional Mandarin Teacher
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/…
Nativeitalki · China
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
simple words to speak english
NativePreply · China
Learn Chinese with Ease through Fun Conversations | 3 Years of Teaching Experience | Kids' Chinese | Everyday Conversations for Adults | Travel✈ | Friendly for…
Nativeitalki · China
🏅CTCSOL & MSCS 💖Oral & pronunciation coaching ✅Experienced & patient ✅Custom vocab + essay edits💯
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
🎓 Int'l Chinese | Kids, HSK 🧒
Teaches A1–B2
NativePreply · China
Engaging Chinese Lessons | Super Patient Tutor | 16+ Years Exp | Beginner-Friendly, HSK,YCT & Business Support|explore new civilization
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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 | 355 | $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 | 114 | $34 | $26–$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.
China3,899 / 7,393Taiwan624 / 7,393
Hong Kong SAR China80 / 7,393
South Korea53 / 7,393
Japan45 / 7,393
Malaysia29 / 7,393
United States28 / 7,393
Canada19 / 7,393SpeakDuo 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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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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