8,301 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $18 at the median, across the 8,301 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $12 and $25 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $1.27. Native speakers charge a median of $18 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
6,238 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativePreply · China
Certified Native Chinese Teacher | MBA + Fortune 500 Background | Custom HSK/YCT/Conversation Chinese/Business Chinese Lessons – Learn Mandarin with Fun & Conf…
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I am a graduate student pursuing a degree in Management at Sheffield, with Chinese nationality and holding a Mandarin Level 2 cert
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Systemic course✨PinYin✨HSK
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Master's in Comparative Literature and World Literature, holder of CTCSOL International Chinese Teacher Qualification.
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New to Mandarin? Let’s take it one step at a time
Chinese (China) · likely
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
Nativeitalki · China
Mandarin Teacher for Kids and Adults with 6 Years Teaching Experience
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Conversation|Test preparation|Pronunciation
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
5 years+ experience certified tutor speaks Mandarin, Cantonese and Hakka here.
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Let's make Mandarin/Chinese learning fun and relaxing for you!
Chinese (China) · likely
Nativeitalki · China
Native Mandarin tutor|Free talk, beginners & customized classes|Relaxed, patient & stress-free
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Spoken English | Kids |
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
PMP Certified Project Management Chinese Tutor | HSK Exam Preparation, Business Chinese, Daily Conversational Chinese & Kids’ Chinese Courses
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Native Mandarin tutor offering Chinese lessons for beginners and international students in Birmingham, online lessons available.
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Malaysia
Mandarin as a Second Language Tutor | Master of Education (TESOL) | English & Malay Support
Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 Daily | Business English 💼
NativePreply · China
Beginner-Friendly (Teaching in English & Korean) | HSK 1-6 Structured Learning & Test Preparation | Practical Daily Conversation | Friendly & Patient
FindTutors
Native Mandarin Chinese tutor from China, studying at the University of Warwick in Coventry, offering online lessons for all ages.
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Chinese (Mandarin) Tutor with 500+ Hours Experience
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
simple words to speak english
NativePreply · China
🏆 professional mandarin teacher | 👫 adults and children (beginners friendly)|📚 HSK&YCT | 🏕 ️Travel Chinese | 🙋♀️ Spoken Chinese | 👌 fun and efficient Hello! W…
Tusclasesparticulares
Profesor nativo de chino. Experiencia en la UAB. Clases dinámicas en inglés/español para todos los niveles
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Conversation|Pronunciation|TOEFL
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 |
| italki | 1,194 | $20 | $15–$27 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Preply | 869 | $24 | $18–$34 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 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.
China4,620 / 8,301Taiwan696 / 8,301
Hong Kong SAR China92 / 8,301
South Korea55 / 8,301Japan53 / 8,301Malaysia47 / 8,301
United States34 / 8,301
Canada24 / 8,301SpeakDuo 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 October 1, 2026
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