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.
4,757 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · China
普通话一级乙等认证,专注于发音纠正与流利口说PSC Grade1-B Certified Native Speaker specializing in Accent Reduction &Fluenc
Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🔥 Real Chinese & Custom Plans
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
🔥Certified CTCSOL Teacher 🥇 Master's degree 🔥3 yrs experiences 🔥tour guide❤️ Super patient
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 ICA | Conversational Chinese
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2
Nativeitalki · China
Chino práctico para vivir en China
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Taiwan Mandarin | London 🇬🇧
Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
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Nativeitalki · China
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🀄 Conversational Chinese | Kid
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2
Nativeitalki · China
🎓Master's degree |🏅CTCSOL Certified| 5+ Years🧑🏫|Patient & Supportive💗Speak with Confidence
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 TCSOL | Kids Chinese 🐉
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2
Nativeitalki · China
❥ 8 years of teaching experience ❥ HSK ❥ Oral English ❥ Fun Chinese ❥ Business and Travel
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 Higher Ed Cert | Kids Chines
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2
Nativeitalki · China
Beginners & Getting Started | Advanced Chinese✅ Extremely patient✅ Fun Chinese courses✅ Business fie
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
🧒 Kids Chinese | Conversation
Chinese (Hong Kong SAR China) · likely · Teaches A2
Nativeitalki · China
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
IPA Cert | Chinese Tutor
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2
Nativeitalki · China
✅ CTCSOL Certified | Business & Travel Chinese | 7+ Yrs Exp | ✨ Bilingual, level-tailored
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
AmazingTalker · Japan
台湾留学/HSK/中国滞在
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
A native shanghai dialect teacher
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🀄 Conversational Chinese | Adu
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2
Nativeitalki · Canada
专注5–12岁儿童中文教学｜蒙特梭利幼教+海外华校经验｜帮助孩子自信开口说中文
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Malaysia
🀄 Conversational Chinese
Teaches A2
Nativeitalki · China
Patient, certified Mandarin Chinese teacher with five years of experience
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
🗣 Interpreter | Conversational
Teaches A2
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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 / 9,087Japan57 / 9,087Malaysia50 / 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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