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.
270 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeAmazingTalker · China
HSK🌺Zero basis🌺Speaking
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
A native speaker, certified in teaching Chinese for 20 years,specialized in HSK1_6,Business Chinese,Chinese for children,conversational Chinese,Chinese PinYin,…
Nativeitalki · China
🎯Cure "Mute Chinese" ❤️Complete Beginner Friendly 🌟Highly Structured Courses ✅Master's Degree
Teaches A1–C2
NativeClassgap · China
Teaches A1–C1
Tusclasesparticulares
Clases de chino - Principiante e intermedio
NativeCafetalk · Taiwan
現場ですぐ使えるフレーズ ホテル、旅館編、 飲食店編、 物販・お土産屋さん編、 トラブル篇。
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
Apprentus
Mandarin Chinese for Beginners and non native speakers
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Business|Writing|Pronunciation
Teaches A2–C2
Nativeitalki · China
with 3+ years experience.Beginner - Advanced, Conversation, HSK，Lawer,Doctor/Medical Student(MCT)
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Certified tutor with 5 years of experience
NativeClassgap · China
Teaches A1–B2
Tusclases
Curso de chino mandarín para principiantes
NativeCafetalk · China
This course is specifically designed for first-time listeners. Let's assess your English level together, discuss your goals, and decide on the most suitable co…
AmazingTalker · Italy
🥇Italian Conversation🌍Travel
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Experienced and professional Chinese teacher: beginners, oral lessons. Your Chinese Tutor = Online Confidant! Share anything, learn with fun classes—gain knowl…
Nativeitalki · China
Beginner Chinese Tutor | Patient & Easygoing | Speak from Day 1
Teaches A1–C2
NativeClassgap · China
Teaches A1–B2
Voscours
Chinois en ligne pour débutants et confirmés – Conversation, HSK et culture chinoise
NativeCafetalk · China
Start from scratch, learn with ease ゼロからはじめて、ラクに入门
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Fun Chinese for Kids & Adults
Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · China
I'm your proper chinese tutor
Nativeitalki · China
Corporate Director | Expert in Business Chinese & Zero-Basics Mastery | Learn Practical Chinese
Teaches A1–C2
Classgap · Spain
Teaches A1–A2
Tusclasesparticulares
Chino online para principiantes
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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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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 28, 2026
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