4,632 tutors · 12 platforms
The most affordable quarter of Chinese tutors charge $16 per hour or less: 1,158 tutors across 12 platforms. For comparison, the overall median is $20. Trial lessons typically cost $0. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $23 for non-native tutors.
266 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeAmazingTalker · China
💥New Teacher Offer
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
耐心趣味中文老师| 沉浸式乐学| HSK&商务英语&粤语
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Professionally certified Chinese teacher, proficient in Russian and a little English
FindTutors
Fun and friendly Chinese lessons for beginners and conversation practice
NativeCafetalk · Taiwan
Recommended level : A2 or above Talk with Native speakers! whatever you want to talk about is okay.
NativeClassgap · China
An international Chinese teacher in Beijing with 5 years experience teaching online
Teaches C1–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
🏅SG Chinese｜PSLE📖RW+Oral
Teaches B1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Teaches A1–C1
NativePreply · China
A professional teacher with 7 years experience.
Letuelezioni
Madrelingua cinese, offro tutti i livelli da proprio zero. Concentrarsi principalmente sulla tua conversazione!
NativeCafetalk · China
Let's practice daily conversational Chinese while checking pronunciation and grammar together. Anyone from beginners to advanced is welcome to join! ♪
NativeClassgap · China
Teaches C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
GAPSK | Oral Improvement | HSK
Teaches A2–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Guidance for Beginners | Adults & Children | Chinese Painting Enthusiast | Highly Encouraging style
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
👏13+ experience 🥇MTSR Advanced Bilingual Trainer🥇Gold Medal Business Trainer✅HSK✅Business Chinese✅Travel Chinese✅Daily Conversation✅Pronunciation Correction✅YC…
FindTutors
Online Chinese Lesson for Conversation for Any Level
NativeCafetalk · China
Experience authentic Chinese culture and learn Chinese through fun‑filled conversations.
NativeClassgap · China
Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Chinese for Adults &kids✍️
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Real conversation with real structure | Personalized & HSK-aligned
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
🫵Customized Chinese Classes |✊Interactive&Encouraging Lessons |🎯Beginner-Friendly | 👩🏻🏫Pronunciation Expert |✨Business Chinese Conversations✈️
Tusclasesparticulares
Clases de chino nivel principiante a intermedio y conversacional
NativeCafetalk · Taiwan
This course is suitable for students with a Chinese level of A1–A2. Using textbooks, we will learn beginner-level vocabulary, grammar, and conversation.
NativeClassgap · China
Teaches A1–C2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($13), while Tusclases / FindTutors offers the most choice (2,320 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| AmazingTalker | 315 | $21 | $14–$28 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| italki | 235 | $18 | $15–$24 | 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 | 73 | $34 | $27–$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.
China1,751 / 4,632Taiwan262 / 4,632
South Korea27 / 4,632
Japan26 / 4,632
United States16 / 4,632
Vietnam13 / 4,632
Hong Kong SAR China12 / 4,632
Malaysia11 / 4,632SpeakDuo 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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Updated September 28, 2026
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