7,941 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $18 at the median, across the 7,941 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $12 and $25 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $1.10. Native speakers charge a median of $18 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
2,994 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · China
Overseas Study Experience、Mandarin Certificate、International Chinese Teacher Certificate
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Malaysia
Mandarin Tutor with 5 years of experience
FindTutors
With nearly 10 years of teaching experience, I specialize in helping adult learners master conversational Mandarin.
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
💡You can speak confidently
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Certified Mandarin teacher with Education & Business background
Teaches A1 –C2
NativePreply · China
Native Tutor with CTCSOL Certificate（Mandarin&Cantonese ）✨Rich offline and online teaching experience
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
Letuelezioni
La mia lingua madre è il cinese. Ho conseguito il dottorato in Italia e possiedo un certificato per l'insegnamento della lingua cinese
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Children English
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · China
🌟Italki Excellence Teacher | SHS Teaching Qualification| Mandarin Proficiency Level Certificate
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Years of teaching experience. Mandarin pronunciation is standard, humorous and witty, making the classroom lively and engaging!
Letuelezioni
Offro lezioni di lingua cinese personalizzate, adatte a studenti di ogni livello. Il mio approccio è pratico e orientato alla comu
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Kids (6-18) & Adults
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Over five years of teaching experience in Chinese+really patient+standard Mandarin
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Beginner-friendly!Zero-Foundation Welcome! Daily&Travel&Business! Speaking&Reading Skills! HSK1-5!Chinese Culture.Learn Chinese with Ease. My English no chines…
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
FindTutors
Native Chinese tutor in Shanghai offering online advanced communication and Business Chinese for adults
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
15 years of experien
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
拥有超过5年的中文教师经历 beginners、business、travel
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
✅Chinese Conversation Confidence Expert ✅Tailored Mandarin for Work, Academia, Law & International Relations ✅ Inclusive and Exclusive | University Lecturer 💼…
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Tusclasesparticulares
Infantil/Adolescentes /Adultos / Universidad / Empresa
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🏅Love Mandarin
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
🏆 Certified Prof Teacher 🌎 Top Int'l Chinese institution teacher 🔥 6 yrs & 8,000+ hrs teaching
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Senior Business Chinese | Top‑grade Mandarin | 9yrs Entrepreneurship | Zero→HSK | Practical Speaking | Teens+Adults
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Voscours
Apprendre le chinois de manière professionnelle, de la culture au monde des affaires — un voyage d’exploration
Chinese (China) · likely
NativeAmazingTalker · China
KidsTutor|Adult|PSC|HSK|Busine
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
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AmazingTalker is both the cheapest (median $12) and the biggest (2,954 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 | 2,954 | $12 | $6.60–$20 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 2,324 | $22 | $17–$26 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| Preply | 869 | $24 | $18–$34 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| italki | 834 | $20 | $15–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Classgap | 511 | $18 | $13–$24 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Cafetalk | 192 | $13 | $9.51–$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 | 28 | $60 | $49–$78 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 27 | $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.
China4,346 / 7,941Taiwan656 / 7,941
Hong Kong SAR China86 / 7,941
South Korea54 / 7,941
Japan48 / 7,941Malaysia38 / 7,941
United States31 / 7,941
Canada22 / 7,941SpeakDuo 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.
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 30, 2026
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