7,326 tutors · 12 platforms
The most affordable quarter of Chinese tutors charge $11 per hour or less: 1,848 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.
11 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeCafetalk · China
AP 試験の準備をしている学生向けの中国語レッスンです。 This course is for students who are preparing for the AP exam.
NativeCafetalk · China
自然な中国語を話そう！
NativeCafetalk · Taiwan
Let’s talk about what you love! From lifestyle and food to shopping, trends, and sports.
NativeCafetalk · Taiwan
Recommended level : A2 or above Talk with Native speakers! whatever you want to talk about is okay.
NativeCafetalk · China
Let's practice daily conversational Chinese while checking pronunciation and grammar together. Anyone from beginners to advanced is welcome to join! ♪
NativeCafetalk · China
For beginners whose native language is English, with English annotations
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
Cafetalk · Japan
初心者、受験者、学び直したい人、みんなにオススメ！ 英語を身につけながら、好きな洋楽を聴きながら、一石二鳥！好きな歌から文法、そして発音を磨く、テキストとは違って、曲のニュアンスからの英語表現と生きた英語を学べます。楽しく歌っているうちに身につけられます。
Cafetalk · Japan
発音矯正、隙間時間に
NativeCafetalk · China
北京语言大学教材《汉语会话301句》的学习与练习。讲解语言知识点，同学生进行会话练习。
NativeCafetalk · China
Let's read Chinese history stories and learn Chinese history and Chinese!
Cafetalk · South Korea
학습자가 직접 중국어 문장이나 지문을 읽고, 제가 성조·발음·리듬·끊어 읽기·읽는 속도를 듣고 구체적으로 피드백해 드립니다.
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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 | 314 | $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 | 88 | $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.
China3,864 / 7,326Taiwan621 / 7,326
Hong Kong SAR China80 / 7,326South Korea53 / 7,326Japan45 / 7,326
Malaysia29 / 7,326
United States28 / 7,326
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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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