7,338 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $18 at the median, across the 7,338 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $11 and $24 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $1.10. Native speakers charge a median of $16 per hour, versus $21 for non-native tutors.
2,756 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Cafetalk · Japan
Instruction in Japanese on how to eat Natto, fermented soy beans, Japan's traditional dish. Why don't we eat natto together in class!
Apprentus
Learn how to communicate in Mandarin and/or Cantonese - Let's improve Speaking, Reading and Writing.
Teaches A1–C2
Classgap · India
Learn Chinese Easily | HSK1–HSK4 Tutor | Friendly and Patient Teacher.｜HSK1–HSK4辅导老师｜
Teaches B1–B2
AmazingTalker · South Korea
a language learned by playing🐾
Teaches A1–A2
Tusclasesparticulares
🔸PREPARACIÓN DE EXÁMENES DE CHINO MANDARÍN🔸 PARA NIÑOS, JÓVENES Y ADULTOS 🔸 [CLASES ONLINE Y PRESENCIALES EN TARRAGONA ]
Wyzant
Film Studies Tutor | PhD | Chinese & World Cinema
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
Tutor Hunt
Tian jin teachers university in China
Cafetalk · Japan
日本人がつまづきやすいポイントを日本人講師が丁寧に指導します。必ずクリアできます ！あなたのペースに合わせてじっくり根気強く教えます
Apprentus
💡Speak Chinese with Confidence – One Daily Chat at a Time (Online)
Teaches A1–A2
Classgap · China
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Spain
conversación|gramática|para adultos
Teaches B2–C2
Letuelezioni
LEZIONI DI LINGUA CINESE ONLINE: LIVELLO BASE, INTERMEDIO E AVANZATO
Wyzant
PhD in Chinese Literature with 8+ Years of Teaching Experience
Tutor Hunt
My name is Cissy . I am from Shanghai, China and I currently live in East London.
NativeCafetalk · Taiwan
メールやチャットを通じて、即座に質問を一つ一つ丁寧に回答させていただきます。
Apprentus
Practical and Standard Chinese: Learn to Communicate with Clarity and Confidence
Teaches A1–C2
Classgap · Vietnam
Certified HSK Chinese Teacher with 9 Years of Experiences
Teaches C2
AmazingTalker · China
🔥30 years teaching experience🌈
Teaches A1–A2
Letuelezioni
Insegnante di cinese online dal 2020, svolgo lezioni online individuali e di gruppo per tutte le età, preparazione HSK e esami universitari
Wyzant
Native Chinese Speaker | Mandarin & Cantonese for Kids and Beginners
Tutor Hunt
I am currently an undergraduate at the University of Manchester reading East AsIan Studies.
Cafetalk · Japan
話せるようになるための日本語授業
Apprentus
Chinese Tutoring – Learn Mandarin Online with a Native Speaker for Beginners and Intermediate Learners
Teaches A1–C2
Classgap · United States
I will teach you Chinese using secret learning tips and tricks.
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 | 324 | $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 | 90 | $33 | $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.
China3,874 / 7,338Taiwan621 / 7,338
Hong Kong SAR China80 / 7,338South Korea53 / 7,338Japan45 / 7,338
Malaysia29 / 7,338United States28 / 7,338
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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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