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.
Nativeitalki · China
5年教学经验：专注零基础中文/日常地道对话/HSK考试/留学备考
Teaches A1–C1
NativeVerbling · China
Teaches B1–C2
NativeClassgap · China
Experienced, enthusiastic and patient teacher. I also offer basic Cantonese lessons.
Teaches A1–C2
FindTutors
Native Chinese speaker with a MA in Interpreting between Chinese and English. Aim to help students learn Chinese
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · China
想说一口地道中文？让我们从真实生活场景开始练习，轻松开口说中文，表达更自信！
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Power Up｜grammar｜Vocabulary
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.
NativePreply · China
Chinese for Beginners | Speak from Day 1 (HSK & Conversation) | 3500+ Lessons
Nativeitalki · China
拥有三年教学经验的汉语导师，让你流利说汉语 ！
Teaches A1–C2
NativeVerbling · Taiwan
Teaches A1–B2
NativeClassgap · China
I have just graduated in landscape architecture in Florence, and I have already had experience of teaching the Chinese language, both as repetitions to native…
Teaches A1–C2
FindTutors
Native Mandarin tutor specializing in customized, interactive Chinese lessons for learners of all levels, from beginners to HSK
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Taiwan
台灣腔tái wān qiāng 練習
NativeAmazingTalker · China
kids🔥gapsk🔥picture book
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · China
🌈 Chinese tutor from the Capital of China Beijing！🔥Standard pronunciation 🏆 Business Chinese 🏆Adult conversation 🏆 Pinyin 🏆 Zero basis 🌟 Medium high🌈HSK Test🌈C…
Nativeitalki · China
🌟CTCSOL Chinese Teacher Certificate.7 years of teaching experience, can teach adults and children.
Teaches A1–C2
NativeClassgap · China
Teaches A1–C2
FindTutors
I am a Chinese native, I have taken GCSE Chinese exams and got a. I have lived in China for 19 years before andI can tell them some Chinese culture
Chinese (China) · likely
NativeCafetalk · Taiwan
学校での授業や宿題をお手伝いします！
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
TOPIK🏆systematic learning
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Prof. Dr. & researcher — 7 years of Mandarin (Spiral & Sticky method)
Nativeitalki · China
Beginners 🤩HSK Tutoring🤩 Business Chinese for Guangzhou & Yiwu 🤩 All levels
Teaches A1–C2
NativeClassgap · China
Teaches C2
FindTutors
Chinese and tutor provide to all ages, both in person or online
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · China
Chinese New Year is the most important festival in China. We get together from anywhere in the world to celebrate this festival. We will make delicious Chinese…
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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
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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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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