4,615 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 4,615 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $16 and $28 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $0. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $23 for non-native tutors.
2,568 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
LanguaTalk · China
Certified Experienced Teacher/Writing/Speech/Exam Prep/Pronunciation/Character
Teaches A1–C2
Preply · Kyrgyzstan
Beginner tutor with no experience
Tutor Hunt
- Teach traditional Chinese in local secondary school, experience in helping students to attain high score in GCSE & GCE AL.
Apprentus
Chinese Lessons with Experienced University Language Teacher
Teaches A1–C2
Classgap · Italy
Learn Mandarin with a Chinese Language Specialist | HSK & Conversation | IT/EN/FR
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
教科書はクローズ！日本語で “いま” をおしゃべりする自由な部屋☕✨ （多言語MIXも大歓迎！文法を気にせず楽しく話そう！）
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
italki · Malaysia
Native Mandarin & Cantonese Speaker with Fluent English Support～
Teaches A1–C2
Wyzant
Effective SAT/GRE/GMAT/ACT Tutor/NYU MBA, Master's Degree of Math, CFA
AmazingTalker · Japan
No more foreigner accent!
Teaches A1–C2
Verbling · China
Teaches A1–C2
Tusclasesparticulares
¿Buscas una profesora de chino con experiencia en Valdebebas para ayudar a aprobar exámenes de YCT/HSK/BCT?
Preply · Argentina
Come learn Chinese with me! I teach in a humorous way so you won't feel bored! Give it a try!
LanguaTalk · China
Certified trilingual Chinese teacher and PhD in international relations
Teaches A1–C2
Tutor Hunt
Native spanish tutor with great passion for teaching.
Apprentus
Chinese teacher with a degree from INALCO (Master's in teaching Chinese as a foreign language),
Teaches A1–C2
Classgap · South Korea
Teaches A1–C1
NativeCafetalk · United States
We can speak with English! Chat with English!
AmazingTalker · Vietnam
🇻🇳🗣️Travel & Chat😊
Teaches A1–C2
Wyzant
Integrated Chinese/HSK/AP Chinese/Business Chinese
Verbling · Taiwan
Teaches A1–B2
Tusclasesparticulares
Aprende chino real: clases particulares con nativa de Beijing
Preply · Vietnam
Linguistics and Applied Linguistics Graduate in China | Learn a Language, Live a Different Life.
Tutor Hunt
With over 10 years teaching Chinese Mandarin and GCSE Chinese to a variety of students of different nationalities and have received positive feedback.
Apprentus
Online English courses for all ages and levels by Franco-American
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 | 222 | $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 | 69 | $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.
China1,740 / 4,615Taiwan261 / 4,615South Korea27 / 4,615Japan26 / 4,615United States16 / 4,615Vietnam13 / 4,615
Hong Kong SAR China12 / 4,615Malaysia10 / 4,615SpeakDuo 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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