4,632 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 4,632 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $16 and $28 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $0. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $23 for non-native tutors.
857 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativePreply · China
Certified Chinese Tutor with 7 Years of Overseas Experience, Specializing in Spoken Chinese for Kids and Adults
NativePreply · China
From Vocabulary to Conversations Master Chinese with ease
NativePreply · China
Fully Qualified | 4 Years of Experience | Major in Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language | Overseas Teaching Experience |Skilled in rapid oral language breakt…
NativePreply · Taiwan
You’re not bad at Chinese — you just haven’t spoken it enough yet.
NativePreply · China
Native Mandarin Speaker | International 🇨🇦on-campus Teaching Experience | Beginner & Conversation & HSK | Kids & Adults
NativePreply · Taiwan
Learn Chinese in a Relaxed, Stress-Free Way!
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativePreply · China
Institutional tutor with 3,000+ teaching hours |Master of Chinese language and literature with 3 books published |Beginner-friendly |HSK*Business*Conversation*…
NativePreply · China
Patient, Fun, and Super Easy to Get Along With Senior Chinese Teacher
NativePreply · United States
Speak Chinese with Ease and Confidence!
NativePreply · China
😊 15 years of teaching experience❤️ Beginner-friendly👧 Chinese for kids📚 Proficient in HSK 1–6✈️ Business Chinese for work👃 Focus on listening & speaking👏 Pers…
NativePreply · China
✅ Native Chinese | Good English | 9‑year teaching experience ✅ Kids: Beginner Chinese, Pinyin, characters, speaking ✅ Adults: Daily, travel & business Chinese,…
NativePreply · China
Chinese teacher with 3 years of teaching experience and a very good personality Children's favorite preschool teacher Gentle and experienced Chinese teacher A…
NativePreply · China
📍NYC | Specialized Writing & Conversation | Playful Practice | Travel Chinese | 🇺🇸/🇯🇵
NativePreply · Taiwan
Professional Native Tutor | Practical, Engaging & Confident Mandarin
NativePreply · Taiwan
Certified Teacher with 4 Years of Teaching Experience
NativePreply · China
Native Mandarin Tutor | 5 Years of Language Teaching Experience | Speak Chinese Naturally & Confidently
NativePreply · China
Nearly 10 Years of Experience | Focused on Chinese Language and Writing from Middle School to University
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($13), while Tusclases / FindTutors offers the most choice (2,320 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 2,320 | $22 | $17–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| Preply | 869 | $24 | $18–$34 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Classgap | 510 | $18 | $13–$24 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 315 | $21 | $14–$28 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| italki | 235 | $18 | $15–$24 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Cafetalk | 191 | $13 | $9.46–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Apprentus | 73 | $34 | $27–$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 | 25 | $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.
China1,751 / 4,632Taiwan262 / 4,632
South Korea27 / 4,632
Japan26 / 4,632United States16 / 4,632
Vietnam13 / 4,632
Hong Kong SAR China12 / 4,632
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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 September 28, 2026
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