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 · Taiwan
Taiwanese Mandarin Teacher | Conversational & Travel Dialogue | Patient and Easy to Understand
Chinese (Taiwan)
Voscours
Professeur native Chinois tous les niveaux
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🌈oral language|kids+adults
Teaches A1–B2
NativePreply · China
A Chinese teacher who combines child-friendly methods with Arabic learning experience to help you improve your Chinese beyond your imagination: making your Chi…
Voscours
Professeur de Chinois langue natif avec sept ans d'expérience vous propose des cours de Chinois
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
Nativeitalki · China
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🥇HSK 🏅Conversation 💰Business
Teaches A2–C2
NativePreply · China
📜Certified Chinese Teacher | 20+ Years of Teaching Experience | 💛Patient Instruction | ✨ Beginner-friendly | 📝HSK Preparation | 🧸YCT for Kids | 🗣Daily Conversa…
Letuelezioni
Sono un insegnante madrelingua cinese. Attualmente sto studiando presso l'Università di Bologna. Ho esperienza nell'insegnamento
Chinese (China) · likely
Nativeitalki · China
Mandarin native speaker, MA(TESOL), experienced in teaching Chinese & English
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Children (6-11)|Basic
Teaches A2
NativePreply · China
A Mandarin Cantonese English Speaker offering Fun & Personalized Lessons for All Levels
Letuelezioni
Offro lezioni di cinese online ai ragazzi o bambini per migliorare la lingua parlata e scritta
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Kids | Teens | Chinese
NativePreply · China
Patient Chinese Teacher | Friendly for Beginners, Bilingual in English and Japanese, Suitable for All Ages, Flexible Scheduling
FindTutors
Mandarin tutor providing lessons to children of all ages
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Taiwan
Certified Chinese teacher focusing on conversation!
Chinese (Taiwan) · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
會話|基礎|興趣
Teaches A2
NativePreply · China
🚀3 Years ✨Zero to advanced ✨ Focused on listening & speaking
FindTutors
I like to communicate with children. Chinese is my mother tongue and I can use it skillfully
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
🌸Double certificate Chinese teacher with 7 years of teaching experience🌸
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
TONGJI UNIVERSITY
Teaches A1
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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 / 8,301
Japan53 / 8,301
Malaysia47 / 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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