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.
2,487 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeAmazingTalker · China
3Y teaching | Mandarin 2A
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🥇Kids &Adults|Conversation
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Basic|Oral|Test preparation
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
HSK Master 🏆 teenagers tutor
Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Certified Tutor | All Levels
Teaches A2–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Suitable for beginners
Teaches A2
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NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Conversation🌟Real-life🌸
Teaches A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Chinese Instructor | Kids & Pr
Teaches A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🧑🏫 1 yr Experience | Business
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Conversation|Oral|Test preparation
Teaches A1–B1
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Spoken Chinese🌟Fun & practical
Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Zero Basis；Exams；Conversation
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
👸 New Teacher • Value Trial
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 Int'l Chinese Cert | Convers
Teaches A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Kids 3-5｜Children 6-11
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🌟 Adults & Beginners/HSK/ YCT
Teaches A2–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Conversation|IELTS|Adults
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🥇Conversational English
Teaches A1–B1
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
🌍Kids 6-11💻Interview&Meetings🚀
Teaches A1
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🔥Kids+Adults|Speak Now| Happy
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
Confidently Adults Upper Int
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Basic|Conversation|Hobby
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Kindergarten Teachers College
Teaches A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
5years of teaching experience
Teaches A1–B2
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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 / 7,433Hong Kong SAR China80 / 7,433
South Korea53 / 7,433
Japan45 / 7,433
Malaysia29 / 7,433
United States28 / 7,433
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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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