9,086 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $18 at the median, across the 9,086 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.
4,721 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Children (6-11)|Advanced|Conversation
Chinese (Hong Kong SAR China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Conversation|Adults|Pronunciation
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Conversation|Adults|Test preparation
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🌟Kids|Adults|HSK|Conversation
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Conversation|Adults|Test preparation
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Beginner | Business | Contest
Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
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NativeAmazingTalker · China
Conversation|Business|Grammar
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Conversation| Business Basic
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Chinese for Kids 3-11🎈
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Mandarin .Conversation. HSK
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Business|Conversation|Test preparation
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Conversation|Listening|Adults
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
口說|會話|成人
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🔥 New teacher online
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
👑HSK👑HSK👑Pinyin
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 TCSOL | Business Chinese 💼
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Speak Chinese Now! Adults
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Conversation|Adults|Test preparation
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Pronunciation|Fundamental
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🚠Daily Chinese🔖ICA Certificate
Teaches A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Patient and interesting
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Speak Chinese Confidently 🗣️
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Pronunciation Expert🔥
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🥇Business Chinese🌍Conversatio
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 | 142 | $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 / 9,086Taiwan733 / 9,086Hong Kong SAR China103 / 9,086
South Korea59 / 9,086
Japan57 / 9,086
Malaysia50 / 9,086
United States43 / 9,086
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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 24, 2026
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