7,954 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $18 at the median, across the 7,954 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.
5,589 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🔥New teacher discount⚡
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Passionate and Patient Chinese Tutor — Making Mandarin Fun, Practical, and Easy to Learn！
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Fun & Multilingual Chinese Tutor | World Traveler & Photographer
Teaches A2–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Focus on Interaction
Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · China
🐼 Let's make learning Chinese simple, practical, and fun! Speak Naturally & Confidently | Spanish & English Support
Chinese (China) · likely
Nativeitalki · China
4,000+ Teaching Hours|Beginner-Friendly|Intermediate to Advanced|Immerse you in Real Chinese
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
Logic & Culture in Language✨🌍
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Taiwan
⭐️Taiwanese Mandarin Teacher | 🌎Daily Conversation and slangs | ☀️Customized courses | 🗣️Vocabulary voice messages to review after every class
Chinese (Taiwan)
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
🗣️ Conversational English
Teaches A1–B1
NativePreply · China
Certified Chinese Teacher | Speaking in 3 months, HSK results in 6
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Native Chinese Teacher | Trilingual (CN/FR/EN) | HSK/YCT Expert | Pronunciation & Business Chinese |
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎯Writing Manuscript Refinement
NativePreply · China
Super Friendly Chinese Classes | Get to know me | Your friendly Chinese teacher
Chinese (China) · likely
Nativeitalki · China
Certified Teacher with 2+ Years of Teaching Experience|Chinese Announcer at the World's Best Airline
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🔥 Perfect for Beginners
Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · Taiwan
TCSOL Certified teacher | Tired of learning Chinese but not seeing real progress? Let’s change that in 1 month! --- NEVER TOO LATE !
Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · China
Chinese for all levels | Bilingual (EN B2) | New HSK 3.0 | Taoism, TCM & calligraphy
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎓 HSK 6 | Business Chinese 💼
Teaches A2–C2
NativePreply · Taiwan
A Tri-lingual Mandarin teacher
Nativeitalki · China
⭐️4 years of Chinese teaching experience🌠 Part-time tour guide📈 Focus on adult conversation and be
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🥇relaxed and pleasant💼🗣️
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
🌈 Chinese Culture Expert! 🎇 Speak Fluently in No Time! 🌟 Patient and Enthusiastic, Friendly for Beginners! ❗️ Pronunciation Pro 💐 Adults & Kids & Business & HSK
Nativeitalki · China
Certificated CTCSOL teacher with 3 years teaching experience,Super patient ,Passionate and Fun
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 | 847 | $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.
China4,357 / 7,954Taiwan656 / 7,954
Hong Kong SAR China87 / 7,954
South Korea54 / 7,954
Japan48 / 7,954
Malaysia38 / 7,954
United States31 / 7,954
Canada22 / 7,954SpeakDuo 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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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 October 1, 2026
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