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.
12 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Preply · Malaysia
Certified Multilingual Preply Tutor | English, Mandarin, Japanese & Malay | 9+ Years Experience
Preply · Zambia
Master's degree in teaching Chinese. Passionate about education.
Preply · China
I majored in Chinese Language and Literature and hold a Level‑2‑A Mandarin certificate. I am good at teaching complete beginners as well as learners at differe…
Preply · Argentina
Mandarin Chinese teacher for begginers with experience in private classes, let's pass that exam in an easy and fun way!
Preply · Kyrgyzstan
Beginner tutor with no experience
Preply · Argentina
Come learn Chinese with me! I teach in a humorous way so you won't feel bored! Give it a try!
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
Preply · Vietnam
Linguistics and Applied Linguistics Graduate in China | Learn a Language, Live a Different Life.
Preply · France
Chinese teacher, come with me to better understand hanzi!
Preply · Lithuania
Certified Tutor with a Master's in Teaching Chinese to Foreigners: Your Path to Fluent Mandarin!
Preply · China
Certified mandarin Teacher | All Levels | Specialized in Business Chinese & Chinese for Professionals | Patient, Structured, and Practice-Oriented
Preply · India
HSK-Certified Mandarin Chinese tutor | 15+ Years in China | Polyglot with Linguistics degree!
Preply · Argentina
Chinese Teacher Ariel | Learn Chinese + HSK 3.0 the Easy and Organized Way
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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 / 7,433
South Korea53 / 7,433
Japan45 / 7,433Malaysia29 / 7,433
United States28 / 7,433
Canada19 / 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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Updated September 29, 2026
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