7,941 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $18 at the median, across the 7,941 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $12 and $25 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $1.10. Native speakers charge a median of $18 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
2,847 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Chinese teaching for all ages
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
italki · Hong Kong SAR China
14 Years Teaching Experience, Specialized in Multicultural Training
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Beginner-friendly!Zero-Foundation Welcome! Daily&Travel&Business! Speaking&Reading Skills! HSK1-5!Chinese Culture.Learn Chinese with Ease. My English no chines…
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
FindTutors
Native Mandarin speaker offering friendly and practical Chinese lessons for beginners and learners.
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeClassgap · China
Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · China
閱讀寫作/Gapsk卓越班/普教中
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.
Nativeitalki · China
🌟Beginners Friendly 🌟Practical & Daily & Business Chinese 🌟Pronunciation Training.
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
♥ HSK Exam Preparation Tutor with 6 Years of Experience ♥ Expert in Mandarin Pronunciation ♥ Background in Studying Abroad and Teaching Experience ♥ Sharing Ch…
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
FindTutors
Native Mandarin speaker helping beginners and intermediate learners.
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
NativeClassgap · China
Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Mandarin for Children
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
10 years teaching experience in Canada 拥有10年海外中文教学经验
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
✅Chinese Conversation Confidence Expert ✅Tailored Mandarin for Work, Academia, Law & International Relations ✅ Inclusive and Exclusive | University Lecturer 💼…
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Voscours
Cours de chinois débutant/ HSK 1 ( vocabulaire, caractères, civilisation chinoise... )
Teaches A1–A2
NativeClassgap · China
Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Children (6-11)|Kids (3-5)
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Start from Zero or Sound Natural | Spoken Chinese Coach (6+ Years)
Teaches A1–C1
NativePreply · China
⭐ TCSOL Certificated & Experienced tutor | MS | Fluent in English 🎯 HSK 1-6 🎯 YCT 👌 Travel/Business Chinese ✅ Quick Start for Beginners ✅ Interactive and Well-…
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Voscours
Cours de chinois personnalisés avec la professeure Harper
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeClassgap · China
Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Mandarin, Pinyin, Reading
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · China
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Certified Native Chinese Teacher | 6+ Years Experience in HSK, Conversational & School Tutoring | Friendly & Results-Driven
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Voscours
Formatrice en chinois donne des cours de chinois à distance. Tout niveau accepté
Teaches A1–C2
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AmazingTalker is both the cheapest (median $12) and the biggest (2,954 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 | 2,954 | $12 | $6.60–$20 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 2,324 | $22 | $17–$26 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| Preply | 869 | $24 | $18–$34 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| italki | 834 | $20 | $15–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Classgap | 511 | $18 | $13–$24 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Cafetalk | 192 | $13 | $9.51–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Apprentus | 136 | $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 | 27 | $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.
China4,346 / 7,941
Taiwan656 / 7,941Hong Kong SAR China86 / 7,941
South Korea54 / 7,941
Japan48 / 7,941
Malaysia38 / 7,941
United States31 / 7,941
Canada22 / 7,941SpeakDuo 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 September 30, 2026
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