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.
4,763 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Free Trial, GAPSK
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Engaging Chinese Lessons | Super Patient Tutor | 16+ Years Exp | Beginner-Friendly, HSK,YCT & Business Support|explore new civilization
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Sub-test Reading and Writing
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
✨ Friendly for beginners ✨ Specializes in Oral Chinese| HSK1-4| Application of Chinese universities| Business Chinese
NativeAmazingTalker · China
♥️Beginners 🎏JLPT N5-N3 🎃 Kids
Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · China
Certified tutor with 6 years of experience | Mandarin speaking & HSK exam preparation | Fun interactive courses for kids and adults!
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Chinese teaching
NativePreply · China
✅Professional Mandarin Coach✅Beginner to Fluent✅ Professional Chinese Courses✅Culture & Philosophy exploration
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎤Pronounce Speak Fluently
Teaches A2
NativePreply · China
CTCSOL Certified︱Native︱Fluent English︱Beginner-friendly︱Follow me, I will help you from zero to fluent daily talk in several month.
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Conversation|Oral|Basic
Teaches A2
NativePreply · China
A Chinese Teacher with Years of Teaching Experience
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
English learning should be fun
Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · China
Chinese teacher with four years of experience, ready to help you master Mandarin with joy!
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Kids 3-5 | Oral Chinese
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
❤️Professional Chinese｜Standard Mandarin,✨Beginner-Friendly, 🍭Adults & Teenagers, 🌺Custom Lessons, Fun Interaction, Patient Guidance, Speak Confidently
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Putonghua Music Class
Teaches A2
NativePreply · China
1. Certified Chinese tutor with 11 years of professional teaching experience 2. Experienced, patient, and friendly, a dedicated Chinese teacher for all levels…
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
"🌟Thai for Beginners 🌟
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Experienced Chinese Teacher: HSK, Spoken & Business Courses, English/Japanese Support, CTCSOL Certified
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Chinese Speak Confidently! 😊
Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
NativePreply · Taiwan
Professional Chinese Tutor (Taiwanese Mandarin) | 5 Years & 4000+ Lessons | Semiconductor & Business | All Levels | International & Heritage Learners
Chinese (Taiwan)
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Certified Tutor 🏆 Basic & Conv
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
❤️ Bilingual Chinese-English Teaching 🎖️ Mandarin & CTCSOL Certified 🎩 Teaching Qualification 🔶 20-year experience ✅ All HSK levels, beginner friendly ✅ Daily,…
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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 / 7,433Taiwan625 / 7,433
Hong Kong SAR China80 / 7,433
South Korea53 / 7,433
Japan45 / 7,433
Malaysia29 / 7,433
United States28 / 7,433
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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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