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 $20 for non-native tutors.
6,183 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeCafetalk · China
-This section is for people who have some background in Chinese Mandarin.
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Basic | Conversation | HSK |
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Learning Chinese in an interesting and easy way! customise different courses for different levels!
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Don't let Chinese overwhelm you! From daily conversations to fluent expressions, even beginners can easily get started and unlock practical Chinese skills.
FindTutors
Native Mandarin Chinese tutor with Putonghua Certificate (Level 2A) and 2 years' online teaching experience
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeClassgap · China
Teaches A1–C2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativeCafetalk · Taiwan
Casual Conversations about Taiwanese Culture & Life
NativeAmazingTalker · China
1$ Oral speaking group class
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Certified，Experienced And Caring Native Chinese Tutor Meeting All Kinds Of Learning Needs With Lots Of Fun In Class
Tusclasesparticulares
Soy estudiante universitaria nativa china. Doy clases de chino para todos los niveles, niños y adultos
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeClassgap · China
Teaches C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's have fun talking in Japanese! For those who want to improve their Japanese!
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🌈Easier| Effective|Enjoyable🌈
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
5年经验，最理解学生想法的老师
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
IPA Certified Senior Teacher ● Medical Chinese (4 years of working experience with medical staff in Saudi Arabia) ● Chinese History ● Chinese Literature● HSK 1…
Tusclasesparticulares
Profesora de chino nativa/ Clases online por Skype /Zoom
Chinese (China) · likely
NativeClassgap · Hong Kong SAR China
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Taiwan
趣味や興味に合わせたレッスン！笑いながら、コミュ力アップ
NativeAmazingTalker · United States
✈️Travel💬Free talk 📖Kid+Adult
Teaches A2
Nativeitalki · China
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Hong Kong SAR China
An experienced and effective teacher with a PhD in Chinese Studies
Tusclasesparticulares
CTCSOL-certified Chinese teacher | Chinese Native | Teaching Chinese basics and speaking | Chinese culture
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeClassgap · Canada
Teaching: - Using additional materials i.e. video, animation, drama to increase student's learning motivation. - Sharing my working and living experiences in J…
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 / 8,301Japan53 / 8,301
Malaysia47 / 8,301United 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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