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.
2,502 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · China
Certified Mandarin teacher with Education & Business background
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
Tusclasesparticulares
A los principiantes o los niños de 6'13 años
Teaches A1–A2
Apprentus
FUN & EASY Chinese/Mandarin Classes for Beginners.
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🌍Students 20+ Countries
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
✅Certified 👌 Experienced🙌Suppotive 👍Patient🥰Dedicated to students' goals
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.
NativePreply · China
Certified Native Chinese Teacher | 6+ Years Experience in HSK, Conversational & School Tutoring | Friendly & Results-Driven
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Tusclasesparticulares
Clases de idioma y cultura china para adultos y peques
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Apprentus
Chinese Tutor | get close to China with Ziki teacher
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
beginners•HSK Test•grammar
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
Certified Mandarin Teacher | Standard Pronunciation & Real-Life Chinese
Tusclases
Maestra de chino-español desde casa para nivel básico y medio
Teaches A1–B1
Apprentus
Mandarin Chinese for Beginners & Intermediate Learners | Practical, Clear & Engaging Lessons
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
💡You can speak confidently
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Taiwan
Children’s Chinese 🧸 | Basic Chinese 📍 | Adult Conversations 🗣️ 專長於兒童中文、基礎中文與成人主題會話，助你在輕鬆有趣的環境中學習
Chinese (Taiwan) · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
🔥3+ years of Chinese teaching experience 🏆Professional +standard pronunciation | 🤝Beginner friendly |🎉Coversation |📚 HSK1-6 |🌏Business Chinese|🎄Customized cour…
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Tusclases
Profesora de chino mandarín, con experiencia en clases para niños
Teaches A1–A2
Apprentus
Learn how to have simple communication in Mandarin Chinese
Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Children English
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · China
Mandarin teacher with 16 years of teaching experience（adults & kids）
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
❤️Experienced❤️Certified Native Bilingual Chinese Tutor &tailored classes for Conversation/HSK/Beginners/Business/Travel/Career/Culture/Hobby
Tusclases
Enseñanza de Chino mandarín para Niños y Adultos
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Apprentus
Comprehensive Chinese Program:Teen Learning & Pronunciation Correction
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 / 7,941
Malaysia38 / 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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