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.
5,915 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativePreply · China
Certified&Experienced |Beginner-Friendly（Fluent in En&ES）| HSK 1-6 | Pinyin Course | Pronunciation Coaching | Customized Course | Conversational Chinese
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nachhilfeunterricht
Chinese (simplified) tutor for all ages, a native speaker with Teaching certificate in China.
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeClassgap · China
Advanced Oral Trainer|HSK Prep & Guidance|Business Chinese Expert|Patient&Passionate
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · China
分かりやすく面白いレッスンの中で、実践力を磨き、その場で身につけて帰っていただけるようなレッスン！
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Casual communication
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
PhD, over 8 years of experience in teaching Chinese.
Teaches A1–C1
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativePreply · China
🤹 Multilingual Support | Simplified & Traditional Chinese | Classical & Religious Texts 😺 | 🧚 Beginner-Friendly | HSK + Business Chinese 👩🎓| 👯 Structured & Pe…
Nachhilfeunterricht
Native Chinese speaker, I teach Chinese online and offer offline math tutoring for primary and junior high school Chinese students
NativeClassgap · China
Teaches B1–B2
NativeCafetalk · China
了解学生需求，推荐适合课程
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🌟Speaking｜Writing｜Reading
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Major: Chinese Language and Literature Mandarin Proficiency: Level 1 (Highest Certification)
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
🌟CTCSOL Certified Chinese Teacher 🌟 5 Years of Tutoring Experience 🌟 Personalised Lessons & Business Chinese 🌟Discover Your Learning Path Below!
FindTutors
Native Mandarin speaker offering friendly and practical Chinese lessons for beginners and learners.
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeClassgap · China
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · China
Any topic available/ Build your vocabulary/ Boost your fluency
NativeAmazingTalker · China
❤️beginner💛children💚free-talk
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Tech Savvy, meme lover, "very interesting person".
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
A fun and relaxed class with an easy-to-understand teaching style to help achieve personalized learning goals.
FindTutors
Native Mandarin speaker helping beginners and intermediate learners.
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
NativeClassgap · China
Teaches C2
NativeCafetalk · Taiwan
一緒におしゃべりしよう！正しい発音も練習しよう！
NativeAmazingTalker · China
5+ years teaching Chinese
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
CTCSOL中文教师、Beijing Tour Guide、Using translation software
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 / 8,301
Japan53 / 8,301
Malaysia47 / 8,301
United States34 / 8,301
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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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