8,596 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $18 at the median, across the 8,596 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $12 and $25 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $2.20. Native speakers charge a median of $18 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
4,964 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · China
Mandarin native speaker, MA(TESOL), experienced in teaching Chinese & English
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎓 ISSA | Kids Chinese 🧒
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · China
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Smooth English to help you
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Taiwan
Certified Chinese teacher focusing on conversation!
Chinese (Taiwan) · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Easy Traditional Chinese
Teaches A1–C2
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Nativeitalki · China
🌸Double certificate Chinese teacher with 7 years of teaching experience🌸
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
[ HSK、口語與發音 ] 像朋友聊天一樣開心學中文
Teaches A2–C2
Nativeitalki · Taiwan
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🥇 IELTS🎯Oral Skills
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Certified Chinese Teacher with 8 Years of Experience - Tailored Lessons to Meet Your Needs and Goals
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
From dynasties to bubble tea
Teaches A2
Nativeitalki · China
拥有二十多年经验和国际认证的中文老师
Teaches A2–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🥇 Chinese&Happy Learning 🎉
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
🌟5+ years experience 💖 Great for advanced 🤡 Fun and relaxed classes 🍻 Daily & business
Teaches B1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
K12 School Synchronization
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🏄♂️Customized Teaching
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Certified Mandarin Teacher | Experienced in International Schools
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Exam preparation|Tourism
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2
Nativeitalki · China
Multilingual Mandarin teacher|Fun, patient, interactive|Conversational
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Mandarin Speaking
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
拥有两年国际中文教师经验的认证老师
Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Kids Mandarin
Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A2
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AmazingTalker is both the cheapest (median $12) and the biggest (3,007 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 | 3,007 | $12 | $6.60–$20 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 2,328 | $21 | $17–$26 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| italki | 1,419 | $20 | $15–$28 | 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 | 520 | $18 | $13–$23 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Cafetalk | 194 | $13 | $9.56–$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 | 29 | $60 | $49–$78 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 28 | $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.
China4,855 / 8,596Taiwan720 / 8,596
Hong Kong SAR China95 / 8,596
South Korea55 / 8,596
Japan54 / 8,596
Malaysia50 / 8,596
United States40 / 8,596
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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 October 2, 2026
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