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 · Hong Kong SAR China
Mandarin Tutor for Real-life & Business Communication
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Tailored courses📚| Experienced
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
国际中文教育硕士｜以互动与文化趣味，助你自然流畅地掌握中文。
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Stay in Japan over 6 years｜
Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Certified Chinese Teacher (20+ Years) | Expert in Beginner to intermediate ｜ HSK 1–4 |
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
AmazingTalker · South Korea
🎓 7 yrs Experience | Conversat
Teaches A1–B1
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
Nativeitalki · China
Mandarin & Cantonese Magic Bilingual Classroom —— Teacher Sunday 普通话粤语魔法双语教室 ——Sunday 老师助你能说会道，表现出众！
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 ICA | Oral Chinese 🌏
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2
Nativeitalki · China
Qualified Senior Chinese Teacher with Extensive Experience — Business Chinese, Kids Chinese & Adult
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
📚Personalized Teaching
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Experienced Mandarin tutor: Practical speaking, Real-life conversation, and Confidence building
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
AmazingTalker · Lesotho
🎓 TESOL | Business English 💼
Teaches A2
Nativeitalki · China
Fully Customized Lessons | Built Around Your Journey
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Adult｜Beginner｜Pronunciation
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2
Nativeitalki · China
认证中文教师｜普通话二甲｜3 年教学经验｜专注【华裔儿童中文】【成人发音纠正】【HSK1-5 备考】，陪你一起轻松学中文，说地道普通话✨
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 HSK | Conversational Chinese
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2
Nativeitalki · China
Daily speaking|Business Chinese |Travel Chinese |HSK
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
AmazingTalker · China
five years experiece
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · China
🌟Chinese Teacher with 14-Year Medical Background: Your Language Doctor
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
用國學教育方式學習漢語，說漢語，瞭解漢字。慧畫漢字。
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · China
CTCSOL-Certified Chinese Teacher with 6+ Years in Education & Business
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Kids & Teens | Conversation
Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · China
Easy & Effective Chinese: Master Logic, Speak Freely
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎓 HSK 6 | Business Chinese 💼
Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · 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 / 9,087South Korea59 / 9,087
Japan57 / 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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