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
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Malaysia
🏆 TOEIC | Adult English
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Beginner friendly/HSK/Business Chinese/Travel/Correct pronunciation/Kids and adults courses.
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Armenia
💬 Conversational English | Bus
Teaches A2–C2
Nativeitalki · China
5 years experience, focusing on daily authentic Chinese (zero-based), HSK & study-abroad prep.
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🥇Business🎯Conversation
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
Nativeitalki · China
🌟 More than Chinese — understand 🏯 culture & history, speak 🗣 like a native with perfect tones
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
✔基礎中文✔寫作提升✔發音矯正😄
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2
Nativeitalki · China
HSK / YCT / Kids Chinese / Daily Conversation / Travel Chinese / Mandarin Tutor
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎓 TOEIC | Chinese Kids 👶
Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · China
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🔥17 yrs Experience | Conversat
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
🧡Beginner-Friendly|🎯Practical & Daily Chinese|🌟Culture Immersion|🎓Master’s Degree
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Interactive🏅Practical🏅Engaging
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
🇨🇳 商务中文专家 | 🏅 HSK 1-6备考 | 🎒 YCT少儿 | ✈️ 旅游工作 | 🤝 零基础友好 | 🎯 你的专属定制
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
AmazingTalker · Italy
🇮🇹 Native Italian | Kids Chine
Teaches A2–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Native Chinese Teacher | Trilingual (CN/FR/EN) | HSK/YCT Expert | Pronunciation & Business Chinese |
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 Mandarin Cert | Business Chi
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Chinese for all levels | Bilingual (EN B2) | New HSK 3.0 | Taoism, TCM & calligraphy
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Vietnam
🎓Business| Kids👶
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2–B1
Nativeitalki · China
⭐️4 years of Chinese teaching experience🌠 Part-time tour guide📈 Focus on adult conversation and be
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Philippines
🎓 TESOL | Kids English 👶
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Amelie Tang🐰3 years Chinese experience🌈HSK test /Children's Chinese Enlightenment / AP Chinese GCS
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · United States
🎓 8 yrs Experience
Teaches A2–B2
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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 / 9,087
Hong Kong SAR China103 / 9,087
South Korea59 / 9,087
Japan57 / 9,087Malaysia50 / 9,087United States43 / 9,087
Canada25 / 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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