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.
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
Business English Conversation
Teaches A1
NativePreply · China
Chinese Teacher with Translation Experience
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Canada
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
🇬🇧 QOO｜Comprehensive English
Teaches A1–B1
NativePreply · Taiwan
Learn Natural Chinese with a Native Speaker, Starting from Life and Culture
Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
not taking student at the moment
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 · China
Basics & Pronunciation 🔥
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
📕 Beginner Chinese | 💼 Business Chinese | 💬 Conversational Chinese | 📝 HSK Tutoring | 🤝 Business Culture 🧘 Patient, 📋 Structured, ✨ Motivational
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · United Kingdom
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Conversation|Oral|Adults
Teaches A2
NativePreply · China
🌟Quick Start for Chinese 🌟HSK & YCT 🌟Adult & Child Teaching 🌟Business Chinese 🌟Focus on practical Chinese language teaching. Teaching is not just one-way outpu…
Nativeitalki · China
Former Chinese teacher of international school\4000+hours teaching Kids and adults online
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
HSK, YCT, Chinese kids abroad
Teaches A2
NativePreply · China
Multilingual Chinese Tutor｜Helping You Learn Authentic Chinese Easily
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Immersive lessons in practical Hokkien & Mandarin. Bridge cultures through language.
Chinese (Taiwan) · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🏓Speak Chinese ! 🍂 Basics🍊
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Learn Authentic Chinese in a Relaxed and Enjoyable Atmosphere with a Certified Teacher
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Learning Mandarin through the News with a Former Journalist
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
👉 Daily & Travel English
Teaches A2
NativePreply · China
From complete beginner to fluent conversation 🗣️ | UK‘s Mandarin Teacher (Level 2A) 🎤 | Master’s student 📊 | Learn Chinese through topics you actually enjoy 📚
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
TCSOL & NTCE Certificated，more than six years of teaching experience，respect, kind, patient
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Practical Biz Oriented | Exams
NativePreply · China
5 years of professional teaching experience 👑 |Broadcaster-standard pronunciation 🎤Expert in teaching children ✅| Authentic oral Chinese training for adults ✅|…
Nativeitalki · China
Chinese for Beginners & Conversation | Pronunciation Specialist
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 / 8,301South Korea55 / 8,301
Japan53 / 8,301
Malaysia47 / 8,301
United States34 / 8,301Canada24 / 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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