7,941 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $18 at the median, across the 7,941 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 $18 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
5,576 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Conversation|IELTS|Oral
Teaches A1–B1
NativePreply · China
Speak Chinese Without Thinking: 📚HSK1-6 / 💼Business Chinese / 💬Conversational Chinese.👉 Master listening, speaking & pronunciation to talk confidently!
Nativeitalki · China
Beginner friendly/HSK/Business Chinese/Travel/Correct pronunciation/Kids and adults courses.
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Children (6-11)|Conversation|
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Hello everyone, I'm Weiwei, and I've come from China to Brazil. I've taught for many years in China and hold a Mandarin proficiency certificate and a teaching…
Nativeitalki · China
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.
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Speak English confidently!
NativePreply · China
Over 3 years of offline teaching experience, specializing in customized and personalized lessons that are engaging, practical, and friendly for beginners at al…
Nativeitalki · Taiwan
A Chinese language instructor at a U.S. university with over ten years of teaching experience.
Chinese (Taiwan) · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
4 years teaching🌸IELTS 7
Teaches A2
NativePreply · China
Come on, adults and children! Let’s learn Chinese happily together!
Nativeitalki · Taiwan
Speak Mandarin confidently – I’ll be by your side every step ☀️
Chinese (Taiwan) · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Kids🎈Fun English for 3-11
Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · China
A patient and professional Chinese guide to help you conquer Chinese with ease!
Nativeitalki · China
Fun & Multilingual Chinese Tutor | World Traveler & Photographer
Teaches A2–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
🥇Conversation🎉Oral🎯IELTS Prep
Teaches A2–B2
NativePreply · China
Instructors with many years of teaching experience
Nativeitalki · China
4,000+ Teaching Hours|Beginner-Friendly|Intermediate to Advanced|Immerse you in Real Chinese
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
🌟Basic English learning🌟
Teaches A2
NativePreply · China
UK Master's graduate | Customized learning plans | Beginner to Business Chinese | Listening & speaking focused | Fun, patient & fluent in English | 5 years of…
Nativeitalki · China
🇨🇳 商务中文专家 | 🏅 HSK 1-6备考 | 🎒 YCT少儿 | ✈️ 旅游工作 | 🤝 零基础友好 | 🎯 你的专属定制
Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Oral|Conversation|Test|Write
Teaches A2
NativePreply · China
🎵 Fun & Lively Chinese Teacher 🌈 Good at creating a relaxed vibe | Specialized in children and beginner learners
Nativeitalki · China
Native Chinese Teacher | Trilingual (CN/FR/EN) | HSK/YCT Expert | Pronunciation & Business Chinese |
Teaches A1–C2
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AmazingTalker is both the cheapest (median $12) and the biggest (2,954 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 | 2,954 | $12 | $6.60–$20 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 2,324 | $22 | $17–$26 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| Preply | 869 | $24 | $18–$34 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| italki | 834 | $20 | $15–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Classgap | 511 | $18 | $13–$24 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Cafetalk | 192 | $13 | $9.51–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Apprentus | 136 | $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 | 27 | $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.
China4,346 / 7,941Taiwan656 / 7,941
Hong Kong SAR China86 / 7,941
South Korea54 / 7,941
Japan48 / 7,941
Malaysia38 / 7,941
United States31 / 7,941
Canada22 / 7,941SpeakDuo 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.
How we collect this data
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 30, 2026
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