7,365 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $18 at the median, across the 7,365 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $11 and $25 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $1.10. Native speakers charge a median of $16 per hour, versus $21 for non-native tutors.
4,600 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativePreply · China
15Y Fortune 500 HRBP |Workplace Mandarin & Chinese Interview Coach | Fun Mandarin for Kids
NativeAmazingTalker · China
7 years HSK +BusinessChinese
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Friendly & Patient Chinese Tutor | Customized Lessons for Kids & Adults | HSK, Travel & Daily Conversation Made Easy
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Chinese for all level 😀
Teaches A1–B1
NativePreply · China
🌍 HSK 1–4 | Conversational Chinese | Travel Chinese | Beginner Friendly | Personalized Lessons | Pronunciation Training | Speak Chinese with Confidence ✨
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Writing|Basic|Oral
Teaches A1–B1
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativePreply · Taiwan
Qualified Teacher from Taiwan, Double Major in Chinese Education, Proficient in Zhuyin and Pinyin, Professional Mandarin Teacher for Adults
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Experienced Chinese Teacher
Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · China
Speak Chinese Naturally | Practical Chinese for Real Life, Travel & Work
NativeAmazingTalker · China
💥Trial Class 1$ & Class 10$💥
Teaches A2–C2
NativePreply · China
Chinese For Adults | Speak Naturally for Travel, Work , Life & HSK| CN/EN/TH Trilingual Teacher | Start Speaking from Day 1
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Conversation|Fundamental|Basic
Teaches A1–B1
NativePreply · China
🏆5 Years of Chinese Teaching | HSK 1-6📚 | 🎒YCT for Kids | Adult Daily Conversation | Travel✈ | Friendly for Beginners🤝 | Patient + Customized Lessons 🎯 Clear a…
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Have fun learning English!😍
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
🎤 Certified Standard Mandarin Teacher | Focused on Beginners, Speaking Improvement, and HSK Preparation | Bilingual Teaching in Chinese and English | Structure…
AmazingTalker · China
Certified Chinese Teacher | Ki
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Accredited tutor with 33 years of teaching experience
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 21 yrs Experience | 👍YCT1-6
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Certified Tutor with 5 Years of Experience to Help You Break Through in Learning Chinese with Fun
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Chinese for Children & Adults
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
New Year Benefits · Kick Off Your Learning Journey!Loved by Students 🌟 Top-Rated Chinese Teacher | Flexible & Time-Zone-Unrestricted! ✅ Beginners to Advanced |…
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Conversation|JLPT N4|Oral
Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · China
From Zero to Fluency; Unique Correction Method; HSK ; 5-Years Experience，Business Chinese Skills Learn Practical Chinese Speak Confidently.
NativeAmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
HSK | PSC | Business
Teaches A1–C2
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AmazingTalker is both the cheapest (median $12) and the biggest (2,915 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 | 2,915 | $12 | $6.60–$20 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| 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 |
| italki | 340 | $18 | $15–$25 | 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 | 101 | $33 | $26–$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.
China3,888 / 7,365Taiwan622 / 7,365Hong Kong SAR China80 / 7,365
South Korea53 / 7,365
Japan45 / 7,365
Malaysia29 / 7,365
United States28 / 7,365
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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 September 29, 2026
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