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.
7,433 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativePreply · China
Certified🥇 Passionate🥇Patient🥇 Bilingual🥇 7 years teaching experience
Nativeitalki · China
⭐ 5yrs certified teacher|Zero-Beginner Friendly |Travel /HSK Prep|Bilingual (English/Chinese）
Teaches A1–C2
Tusclasesparticulares
你好 CLASES GRUPALES DE CHINO🀄 PROFESOR TITULADO Y CERTIFICADO 🎓 PREPARACIÓN EXÁMENES HSK, HSKK Y YCT +12 AÑOS DE EXPERIENCIA
NativeClassgap · China
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Taiwan
Don't know how to learn Chinese? Don't know your level of Chinese? Or which lesson to take or start from? This counseling lesson will help you find your way.
Apprentus
Chinese for the Curious: Start with Mandarin and Cantonese
Teaches A1–C2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativeAmazingTalker · China
4000h+Speaking Chinese is fun
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeVerbling · China
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
🏆 Fun and humorous 🏆 Daily Conversation 🏆 5 years experience
Nativeitalki · China
IGCSE/HSK1-9🌞Fluent English🌞Beginner friendly-Daily/Travel/Business/Culture🌞Proven rapid results
Teaches A1–C2
FindTutors
🪭Full Time Chinese Native Teacher with Over 400 students taught in the last 🔟 years | Chinese, English, Italian, Cantonese
NativeClassgap · China
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · China
テキストを使いながら、実生活に役立つ基礎的な表現を楽しく学びましょう。
Apprentus
Learn Chinese culture and language for all levels
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
oral /GAPSK test/business
Teaches A1–C2
NativeVerbling · China
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
✅Beginner and Kids-friendly✅HSK HSKK ✅Speaking improvement ✅Business Chinese ✅Chinese for travel🏅7 years teaching experience |👨🏫certified teacher of Confucius…
Nativeitalki · China
拥有2年教学经验的CTCSOL认证中文教师,精通HSK，HSKK，YCT和MCT辅导的备考专家
Teaches A1–C2
Tusclasesparticulares
★Profesora nativa certificada por el Instituto Confucio★Chino Mandarín, HSK, YCT de todos los niveles
NativeClassgap · China
Teaches A1–C1
NativeCafetalk · China
よく使う基本文を勉強して、すぐ実践できる中国語！
Apprentus
Mandarin Mastery: Discover the World Through Chinese Language and Culture
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🌻🌻5yrs+exp .Kids
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeVerbling · China
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 / 7,433
Hong Kong SAR China80 / 7,433
South Korea53 / 7,433
Japan45 / 7,433
Malaysia29 / 7,433
United States28 / 7,433
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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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