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
⭐️Legal & Business background⭐️CTCSOL Certified⭐️Beginner friendly⭐️Based in Beijing⭐️Children
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
AmazingTalker · South Korea
🎓 Korean Teacher | Kids Chines
Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · China
Certified丨12+ years experience丨Enthusiastic and fun丨 I am a working Chinese teacher.
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Portugal
Kids (3-5)|Conversation|American English
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
2000hours experience by teaching Chinese Mandarin for the kids and teenagers
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Basic Chinese Conversation
Teaches A2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
Nativeitalki · China
Native Mandarin speaker Certified Tesol teacher Bachelor's degree in business English British lit
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Conversation|Oral|Advanced
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · China
US Licensed Chinese Educator | Business & Trade Communication Specialist | 10+ Years Experience
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎓 Conversational Chinese | Adu
Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A2
Nativeitalki · China
Qualified Teacher for Adults and Kids/JLPTN1-N5 preparation
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 Putonghua 2-A | Conversation
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2
italki · Portugal
Certified teacher with over 15 years’ experience
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
TOPIK 5 | Basic Korean
Teaches A1
Nativeitalki · China
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Japan
Guaranteed Score Improvement 🎯
Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Hong Kong SAR China
Certificated teacher with over 10 years of teaching Chinese as a first and second language.
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Children (6-11)|Conversation|Oral
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Beginners, HSK & YCT exam preparation, oral Chinese, and fun Chinese lessons for kids.
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Conversation|Oral|Adults｜HSK
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
🌟Daily Conversation Chinese| HSK/YCT Exam Preparation | Travel Chinese
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
AmazingTalker · South Korea
Chinese: Kids, Hobbyists
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · China
普粤英三语，拥有2年多中文教学经验，已上500+节课，教过70+学生，母语为中文的专业对外汉语老师，熟悉HSK、生存中文、会话教学
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
🎓 3 yrs Experience | Conversat
Teaches A1–B1
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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 / 9,087South Korea59 / 9,087Japan57 / 9,087
Malaysia50 / 9,087
United States43 / 9,087
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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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