6,718 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $19 at the median, across the 6,718 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $12 and $25 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $1.10. Native speakers charge a median of $17 per hour, versus $22 for non-native tutors.
179 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Mandarin | Speaking | Exam
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Oral/Writing/Reading
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Conversation|Children (6-11)|Oral
Teaches A2
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
🧑🏫 3yrs | Kids Oral English 👶
Teaches A1–A2
AmazingTalker · China
Conversation|Test preparation|Pronunciation
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
|Test Prep |Speaking/ Adults🎯
Teaches A1–C2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
AmazingTalker · Japan
🎌日本語会話🎈関西弁フリートーク🎎旅行🎉
Teaches A1–A2
AmazingTalker · China
Music$Chinese lessons
Teaches A2
AmazingTalker · Spain
🔥HSK & Conversation🔥
Teaches A1–B1
AmazingTalker · South Korea
💖성인·유아 맞춤 한국어회화🔥즐겁게 배워요🎉
Teaches A1–B2
AmazingTalker · South Korea
Special Event🔥Exchange🇨🇳
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Kids(3-5) GAPSK preparation
AmazingTalker · South Korea
Basic|Beginner|Oral
Teaches A2–B1
AmazingTalker · Albania
🎓 Speak English Confidently
Teaches A1–A2
AmazingTalker · Indonesia
🎓 HSK 6 | Conversational Chine
Teaches A2
AmazingTalker · Philippines
✔️Kids|Conversation|Travel
Teaches A2
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Adults|Beginner|Fundamental
Teaches A1–A2
AmazingTalker · South Korea
💛 The travel & trading company
Teaches A1–A2
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
🎓 TESOL | Conversation 👶
Teaches A2
AmazingTalker · South Korea
Conversation|Children (6-11)|HSK
Teaches A1–B1
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
🧑🏫 Conversational Chinese 👄
Teaches A2
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Exams | ReadingWritingSpeaking
Teaches A2
AmazingTalker · South Korea
Chat in Korean Like Friends 🐹
Teaches A1–B1
AmazingTalker · Philippines
Conversation - Adults - Kids
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($13), while AmazingTalker offers the most choice (2,357 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 | 2,357 | $13 | $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 | 274 | $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 | 78 | $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.
China3,362 / 6,718
Taiwan564 / 6,718Hong Kong SAR China70 / 6,718South Korea53 / 6,718Japan45 / 6,718
United States25 / 6,718
Malaysia24 / 6,718
Vietnam15 / 6,718SpeakDuo 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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