9,087 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $18 at the median, across the 9,087 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $11 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.
4,758 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · China
"Interactive Classes | Cultural Bridges | Empowering Confident Communication ✨"
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Academic study|Test preparation|Upper Intermediate
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches B2
Nativeitalki · Taiwan
🌿 Gentle Mandarin｜日本語OK｜English Support｜Business Chinese｜初心者歓迎
Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
SpeakingListeningReading
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
italki · Vietnam
Certified HSK Chinese Teacher with 9 Years of Experiences (Beginner/ Intermediate/ Advanced Level)
Chinese (Taiwan) · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎯Speaking ☀️Pronunciation
Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
Nativeitalki · Taiwan
Speak Mandarin confidently – I’ll be by your side every step ☀️
Chinese (Taiwan) · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Enlightenment · Oral Skills 4+
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Certified Teacher with 2+ Years of Teaching Experience|Chinese Announcer at the World's Best Airline
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Master Chinese | Basic Level
Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A2
Nativeitalki · Canada
耐心友好的中文老师
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · China
"Master Chinese: Kids & Adults
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
❤️ Beginner Friendly! ✅ Pronunciation correction ⭐️ Super Patient and Supportive!
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
🎈Conversation🎈Aussie trip help
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · China
拥有25年以上的教学经验，专注用汉字思维。
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Native speakers
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🥇專精成人中文🌟商業中文🔥中文會話
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Passionate in teaching | 热爱教学
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
兒童 (4-11)|會話|成人
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
🌟 Chinese Made Easy & Fun | Trilingual Teacher (中文 | English | Français)
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Native speakers
Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Taiwan
Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Beginner|Basic|Conversation
Teaches A1–C2
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AmazingTalker is both the cheapest (median $11) and the biggest (3,387 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 | 3,387 | $11 | $6.60–$20 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 2,391 | $21 | $17–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| italki | 1,411 | $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 | 553 | $18 | $14–$21 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Cafetalk | 198 | $13 | $9.34–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Apprentus | 143 | $33 | $26–$42 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Verbling | 42 | $30 | $25–$42 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 36 | $50 | $45–$60 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 31 | $60 | $49–$79 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Engoo | 20 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| LanguaTalk | 6 | $33 | $31–$39 | 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.
China5,227 / 9,087Taiwan733 / 9,087Hong Kong SAR China103 / 9,087
South Korea59 / 9,087
Japan57 / 9,087
Malaysia50 / 9,087
United States43 / 9,087Canada25 / 9,087SpeakDuo 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 October 25, 2026
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