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
A patient and enthusiastic Chinese tutor | beginner friendly | HSK courses | tailored class
Tusclasesparticulares
Profesora nativa de chino mandarín (presenciales y virtuales)
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Over 2500 teaching sessions(超2500节授课).Assistant Professor （法学博士・助教），JLPT expert（日语考试专家）
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · United States
Pronunciation🏆Conversation
Teaches A2–C2
NativePreply · China
Certified Bilingual 🇺🇸🇨🇳 teacher with Cross-Cultural Experience. Speak Chinese with Confidence (Beginner-Friendly)
Nativeitalki · China
拥有5000多课时，教授过30多个国家，各种课型的专业中文老师。
Teaches A1–A2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativeAmazingTalker · China
TESOL | Conversational & Adult
Teaches A2
NativePreply · China
A super patient and friendly Chinese teacher, Cathy
Nativeitalki · China
DELF DALF,TCF Canada 口语 // 外语达人教你中文！Polyglot teaches you Mandarin! // 北外法语毕业，DALF C2+专八
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Certified teacher
Teaches A2–B2
NativePreply · China
Doraemon Teaching Method 🐱｜📖 HSK Preparation｜💬 Daily Conversation｜👄 Pronunciation Correction
Nativeitalki · China
高中英语教师资格证、剑桥CELTA证书、CTCSOL证书。擅长成绩提升、成人语言训练
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Conversation|Learning😽| Adults
Teaches A1–B1
NativePreply · China
🏆In-service professional teacher 🎓Master of Chinese Language and Literature ✅Highly systematic teaching materials and courseware ✅HSK ✅BCT ✅Chinese culture cou…
Nativeitalki · China
随缘
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Business | Strategy | Nego
Teaches B2–C2
NativePreply · Taiwan
Practical Conversation, Business Chinese & Culture | From Daily Life to Classical Literature
Nativeitalki · China
Native Mandarin Teacher | Fix your tones & build real‑world speaking confidence
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
🏆Certified Chinese teacher
Teaches A1–B2
NativePreply · China
Stop just learning language . Start using it.
Nativeitalki · China
A native Chinese teacher with 2 years of teaching experience
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Basic Infant Adult Session
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
CTCSOL certified teacher with 7 years of teaching experience
Nativeitalki · China
✅ CTCSOL-Certified ✅ 900+ Lessons ✅ Practical & Structured Chinese ✅ HSK & 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 |
| 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 / 8,301Hong Kong SAR China92 / 8,301
South Korea55 / 8,301
Japan53 / 8,301
Malaysia47 / 8,301United States34 / 8,301
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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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