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.
4,756 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎤 11 yrs Experience | Conversa
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
CTCSOL认证教师 | 初学者|中文入门&进阶|口语训练|HSK|商务中文|旅游中文
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
👨🏻🏫 Business Chinese | Basic
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · China
拥有超过8年教学经验的认证中文教师
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 6 yrs Experience | Conversat
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2
Nativeitalki · China
🎯 5-Year Experienced Energetic Chinese Teacher | Specializing in Beginners & Practical Speaking 🔹
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 Teaching Cert | Conversation
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2
Nativeitalki · China
CTCSOL certificate/ Finance master/ experienced in HSK、basic、speaking and business chinese
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 Teacher Cert | Conversationa
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2
Nativeitalki · China
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 ICCPT | Conversational Chine
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2
Nativeitalki · China
3年对外汉语教学经验，普通话二甲证书，擅长零基础入门、日常口语速成、旅游汉语及 HSK 考级辅导。英语专业，可中英双语授课，适配成人通勤学习、少儿趣味启蒙、华裔孩子巩固中文
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · China
HSK Chinese & Speaking Courses
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
Nativeitalki · Spain
Experienced Chinese tutor proficient in Spanish and English offering fun engaging lessons for adults
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
📝 TOPIK | Conversational Chine
Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Malaysia
CTCSOL Certified | Master’s Student in TCSL | Beginner–Intermediate Mandarin | Conversation Practice
Chinese (Malaysia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 普通話二級甲等 | 擅長少兒中文、日常會話、考試輔導
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2
Nativeitalki · China
拥有15年钢琴教龄的高校教师，上海话是我的母语，上海话教学比任何人都接地气，更专业。同时能使用一级甲等水平的普通话和简单的英语口语进行交流。欢迎您走进我的课堂，了解上海这座国际大都市的文化和旅游潮玩。
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 10 yrs Experience | Business
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · China
Certified Chinese Teacher Helping You Make Steady Progress
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Precise Tone Correction
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
🔥Let’s speak real Chinese from Day 1🔥 多语学习+法学背景的专业中文老师，零基础轻松通关HSK！
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 Business &Everyday Chinese
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2
Nativeitalki · Taiwan
🇹🇼 MOE-Certified Mandarin Teacher | TESOL Holder | Fun, Clear, Real-World Learning!
Chinese (Taiwan) · 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 / 9,086
Hong Kong SAR China103 / 9,086
South Korea59 / 9,086
Japan57 / 9,086Malaysia50 / 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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