8,467 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $18 at the median, across the 8,467 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.
4,862 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · Hong Kong SAR China
Certificated teacher with over 10 years of teaching Chinese as a first and second language.
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Children (6-11)|Conversation|Adults
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
5 years experience, focusing on daily authentic Chinese (zero-based), HSK & study-abroad prep.
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
homework tutoring/oralEnglish
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Children (6-11)|Conversation|Fundamental
Teaches A1–A2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
Nativeitalki · China
🌟Daily Conversation Chinese| HSK/YCT Exam Preparation | Travel Chinese
Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 ICCPT | Conversational Chine
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · China
普粤英三语，拥有2年多中文教学经验，已上500+节课，教过70+学生，母语为中文的专业对外汉语老师，熟悉HSK、生存中文、会话教学
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
口說｜生活會話｜日文OK
Nativeitalki · China
资深全职教师。擅长HSK快速提分、少儿口才识字与工程商务中文（7年工程审计背景）。课堂高效生动，为你定制专属计划，带你从零基础轻松进阶到母语水平！
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 HSK 6 | Business Chinese 💼
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2
Nativeitalki · China
Learn Chinese Easily with Xianshun
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Chinese: IB＆IGCSE 🌟"
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Malaysia
Native Chinese and English Speaker | Fun and Engaging Lessons!
Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
🎓 9 yrs Experience | Conversat
Teaches A2
Nativeitalki · China
🌟 3+ years experience 💖 Great for beginners 🤡 Fun and relaxed classes 🍻 Daily & business
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
EASY CHINESE/RUSSIAN!
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
✅Mandarin Certificate| ✅ Business Chinese| ✅HSK| ✅ Daily Conversations| ✅YCT| ✅Zero Foundation
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 Putonghua | Conversational C
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · China
🎓 University Lecturer · Law Master · CTCSOL Certified | Sing Your Way to Fluent Chinese
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
HSK|Business|Basic French|Cook
Teaches B2
Nativeitalki · China
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
口說會話 | 發音糾正 | 教材｜旅遊
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 | 1,290 | $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 | 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.
China4,749 / 8,467Taiwan712 / 8,467Hong Kong SAR China93 / 8,467
South Korea55 / 8,467
Japan53 / 8,467Malaysia49 / 8,467
United States37 / 8,467
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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 October 2, 2026
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