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
Beginner Friendly | 5-Year Experience | Expert in Tones, Grammar & HSK | Based in Canada 🇨🇦
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🀄 教師資格證 | 商業中文 | 中文考試 🎯
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Expert Mandarin Tutor | 3000+ Hours Exp. | Life Chinese | Zero to Fluency Specialist
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Business|Writing|Pronunciation
Teaches A2
Nativeitalki · China
Patient & Encouraging Mandarin Teacher | Kids & Beginners | 3000+ Lessons ✨
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
👶 Kids Chinese | Conversation
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–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
A teacher who helps you speak Chinese confidently. 자신 있게 중국어를 말할 수 있도록 도와주는 선생님 帮助你开口说中文的老师
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
AmazingTalker · South Korea
Korean💫Beginner💫Speak Now😊
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · China
拥有2年线上教学经验和医学背景的对外汉语导师，以HSK为核心，搭配多元教材，开启沉浸式中文学习之旅。
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 Putonghua Pro | Conversation
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2
Nativeitalki · Taiwan
Traditional Chinese｜Taiwanese Mandarin｜日本語OK｜台湾華語
Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 6 yrs Experience | Business
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2
Nativeitalki · China
Business & Conversational Chinese | 7 Yrs Trade + 3 Yrs Teaching
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 HSK 1-3 | Conversational
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Learn Chinese with a comedian
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 Putonghua | Business Chinese
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
A certified teacher with four years of experience in teaching both Chinese and English
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
👨🏻🏫 10年經驗 | 旅遊中文 成人會話
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2
Nativeitalki · China
A Chinese teacher with 9 years of experience, specializing in HSK courses and children's classes
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 1 yr Experience | Business C
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2–B2
Nativeitalki · China
Chinese teacher & English translator. Helping you speak naturally and confidently.
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Japan
🀄 Conversational Chinese 🗣
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · China
University teacher✔Master's degree✔TEM8/IELTS7/TESOL/CTCSOL大学老师✔硕士✔专八/雅思7/TESOL/CTCSOL中英文教学资格
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 Senior Teacher | Chinese Kid
Chinese (China) · likely · 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 / 9,087
Hong Kong SAR China103 / 9,087South Korea59 / 9,087Japan57 / 9,087
Malaysia50 / 9,087
United 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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