7,433 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $18 at the median, across the 7,433 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $11 and $25 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $1.10. Native speakers charge a median of $16 per hour, versus $21 for non-native tutors.
2,670 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
AmazingTalker · Japan
🏅From toddlers to business 🤗
Teaches A1–A2
Apprentus
Chinese (Mandarin) for all level students : 5+ years experience
Teaches A1–C2
Tusclasesparticulares
Profesor de chino imparte clases para personas de todas las edades
AmazingTalker · United Kingdom
🎓 TESOL | Conversational Chine
Apprentus
Japanese to Chinese Intensive Course | Beginner-friendly Chinese conversation, fluent everyday conversation + customized HSK level exam preparation, fun, easy…
Teaches A1–C2
Tusclasesparticulares
Doy clase tanto de chino como español, las clases será online
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
AmazingTalker · Canada
🎓 TESOL | Oral Chinese 🗣
Apprentus
Mandarin Chinese (16 years of experience) | All ages | HSK & university | Business & Everyday Chinese | 500+ satisfied students
Teaches A1–C2
Tusclasesparticulares
Clases particulares de CHINO, INGLÉS Y ESPAÑOL
AmazingTalker · Colombia
🎓 5 yrs Experience | Basic Chi
Teaches A2
Apprentus
Chinese Language for Foreigners; English Language for Foreigners
Teaches A1–C2
Tusclasesparticulares
Profesora de chino con 10 años de experiencia especializada en la enseñanza oral y preparación de exámenes HSK
AmazingTalker · Japan
HSK
Teaches A1–C2
Apprentus
Learn Mandarin Chinese: From Beginner to Fluent with Certified Native Teacher
Teaches A1–B2
Tusclasesparticulares
Profesora de chino imparte clases particulares
AmazingTalker · South Korea
Kids (3-5)|Conversation|Travel
Teaches A1–B2
Apprentus
Communicating in Chinese.You can learn Chinese from a native speaker with a affordable price.
Teaches A1–C2
FindTutors
Master Mandarin with a SOAS Expert | Tailored Coaching for Professionals & Students
AmazingTalker · Philippines
🏆CONVERSATION🏆IELTS🏆TOEIC
Teaches A1
Apprentus
Learn Chinese with Mia | All Levels Welcome Online
Teaches A1–C2
Letuelezioni
Insegnante Madrelingua di Cinese | 10+ Anni di Esperienza | HSK & Conversazione (Online)
AmazingTalker · Japan
🎈Conversational🎈Oral English
Teaches A1–B1
Apprentus
Chinese from Zero: Build Your Foundation, Explore the Culture
Teaches A1 –C2
Tusclasesparticulares
Clases perzonalizadas de chino mandarin, nivel inicial e intermedio
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
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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 / 7,433
Taiwan625 / 7,433
Hong Kong SAR China80 / 7,433South Korea53 / 7,433Japan45 / 7,433
Malaysia29 / 7,433
United States28 / 7,433Canada19 / 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.
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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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