7,433 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $18 at the median, across the 7,433 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $11 and $25 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $1.10. Native speakers charge a median of $16 per hour, versus $21 for non-native tutors.
7,433 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎓 ISSA | Kids Chinese 🧒
Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · China
I specialize in situational teaching methods, turning the classroom into real-life scenarios so you can speak naturally in context. I can teach in both Chinese…
Letuelezioni
Laureata in Scienze Linguistiche per le Relazioni Internazionali. Offro ripetizioni personalizzate di lingua cinese
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Smooth English to help you
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Graduated in Japanese Studies | Interpreter | 13 Years Experience in Japanese Companies | Currently Training as a Chinese Teacher
Letuelezioni
Insegnante di Inglese e Cinese
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Easy Traditional Chinese
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
3 years of online Chinese teaching experience, CTCSOL certified, standard Mandarin, making it easy for you to learn Chinese.
Letuelezioni
Studentessa universitaria impartisce lezioni di lingua e letteratura cinese
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
[ HSK、口語與發音 ] 像朋友聊天一樣開心學中文
Teaches A2–C2
NativePreply · China
Unveiling the boundless tapestry of the Chinese universe.
Letuelezioni
Laureato in Lingue Orientali con esperienza in Cina impartisce lezioni di cinese (HSK1-4)
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🥇 IELTS🎯Oral Skills
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Learn Authentic Chinese with a Professional Teacher!
Nachhilfeunterricht
Chinese Teacher with 6 Years of Online and University Teaching Experience Providing Online Chinese Courses
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
From dynasties to bubble tea
Teaches A2
NativePreply · China
Years of experience living abroad and teaching Chinese, fluent in English and Italian, ready to help you master Chinese while diving into Chinese culture!
Nachhilfeunterricht
Diplômé d'un Master d'enseignement de la langue chinoise
NativeAmazingTalker · China
K12 School Synchronization
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
#CTCSOL International Chinese Teacher Certificate #Mandarin Level 2 A #Engineer Chinese #HSK #Chinese Solutions #Customized Courses #Architectural Chinese #Tec…
Nachhilfeunterricht
Master in Teaching Chinese as an International Language 10+ years in IB international education
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Conversation|Beginner
Teaches A2
NativePreply · Taiwan
Personalise your Mandarin Learning Journey | Comprehensive Learning from Pronunciation and Daily Conversations to Cultural Topics
Nachhilfeunterricht
Learn Chinese at any age with Malaysian guy
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AmazingTalker is both the cheapest (median $12) and the biggest (2,915 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 | 2,915 | $12 | $6.60–$20 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 2,320 | $22 | $17–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| Preply | 869 | $24 | $18–$34 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Classgap | 510 | $18 | $13–$24 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| italki | 374 | $18 | $15–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Cafetalk | 191 | $13 | $9.46–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Apprentus | 135 | $33 | $25–$42 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Verbling | 41 | $29 | $25–$40 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 28 | $60 | $49–$78 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 25 | $50 | $45–$60 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| Engoo | 19 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| LanguaTalk | 6 | $33 | $31–$41 | 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.
China3,917 / 7,433Taiwan625 / 7,433
Hong Kong SAR China80 / 7,433
South Korea53 / 7,433
Japan45 / 7,433
Malaysia29 / 7,433
United States28 / 7,433
Canada19 / 7,433SpeakDuo 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.
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Updated September 29, 2026
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