7,433 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $18 at the median, across the 7,433 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.
4,763 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeAmazingTalker · China
A Guide to Fluent Conversation
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
🍃Quick Oral Chinese🍃Custom Courses for Adults & Kids🍃10 years of teaching experience🍃Beginners welcome, speak without fear
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
📙Adults& s📕HSK📘Conversation
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Taiwan
Taiwan Mandarin 🇹🇼 | Natural Chinese, Strong Foundations & Structured Speaking
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 TCSOL | Conversational Chine
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Native Chinese Tutor | 5 Years' Experience | Japanese & English Support
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
🎖7years➕ detailed🇰🇷
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
🎓 Master's in Journalism and Communication | 🏆 Multilingual Teacher in Chinese, Korean, English, and Cantonese | 🔥 Years of Teaching Experience for Kids👶 and A…
NativeAmazingTalker · China
5 years+ Teaching Experience
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
10 Years of Teaching Experience / Level 2 Mandarin Certification | Teaching Mandarin, Cantonese, and English for Kids, Travel, and Business – All in One Stop!
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Learn Conversation with Ease ⭐
Teaches A2
NativePreply · China
🏆 10+ Years Teaching Chinese | CTCSOL 🎓 Certified Teacher | HSK 1–6 ＆New HSK📚｜YCT for Kids＆Children’s Chinese Intro 🎒｜Daily Conversation for Adults | Travel Ch…
NativeAmazingTalker · China
"🎯Master Chinese Conversation
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Fun and Interactive Chinese Classes | 3 Years of Teaching Experience to Make Students Love Chinese
NativeAmazingTalker · China
⭐️gentle and friendly
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
A Teacher with Seven Years of Teaching Experience
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🌟Mandarin 🌟GAPSK
Teaches A2
NativePreply · China
❤️3 years experience❤️ Friendly to beginner ❤️ National Putonghua(Mandarin) Certificate ❤️ Adult and children ❤️ Focus on real-life conversation❤️HSK、YCT、Pin Y…
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Taiwanese teacher
Teaches A2
NativePreply · Taiwan
Certified Traditional Chinese Teacher | Conversational Chinese | A fun and relaxed Mandarin learning journey with a native speaker!
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Conversation|Business|Oral
Teaches A1–B1
NativePreply · China
🔥Certified Mandarin Tutor | 4+ Years Experience | HSK & Daily Conversation | Patient Customized Lessons
NativeAmazingTalker · China
IETLS 8/CATTI2/Fitness English
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Chinese Tutor｜HSK 1‑6｜Beginners to Advanced｜Kids & Adults｜Practical Daily‑life Chinese
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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 | 374 | $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 | 135 | $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 | 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.
China3,917 / 7,433Taiwan625 / 7,433
Hong Kong SAR China80 / 7,433South Korea53 / 7,433
Japan45 / 7,433
Malaysia29 / 7,433
United States28 / 7,433
Canada19 / 7,433SpeakDuo 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.
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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 29, 2026
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