8,038 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $18 at the median, across the 8,038 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.
3,006 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativePreply · China
Chinese for Beginners & Adults | Practical Speaking | Business Chinese| 15 Years of Corporate Experience
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Let you speak out directly
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · China
⚡️Experienced & certificated Chinese Tutor give students EASY and ENJOYABLE Chinese lessons
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
HSK1-6 Preparation | Business Chinese | Pronunciation Practice | Travel Chinese | Daily Conversation | Radio Host | Kids Chinese
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎯 Conversation ｜Prepare JLPT｜
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Certified Chinese teacher by CTCSOL , Native language is Mandarin and Cantonese
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.
NativePreply · China
CTCSOL Certified Chinese Teacher 🌟Beginner-friendly🌟6 years in international trade🌟Extensive Industry Knowledge🌟HSK🌟Business Chinese🌟Daily Conversational Chine…
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Chinese｜HSK/TSC｜T&S
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
青少年趣味课堂Interesting class for teenagers；诗歌、影视欣赏poem and film appreciation；5年教龄；TCSOL证书；国际中文教育硕士
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
HSK level test, Chinese listening, speaking, reading and writing.Love to teach Chinese, patient and experienced Mandarin and Cantonese teachers,hold CTCSOL.
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
📍Conversation📍Kids📍Adults📍
Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · China
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
📚 6000+ lessons｜AP, IB, HSK, YCT, GCSE expert｜Beginner to advanced, all ages 🎯 Customized for school, work, travel, business – patient & professional
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🔥6+YEARS KIDS EXPERT🔥
Teaches A2
Nativeitalki · China
🎈Hi Lovely Beginners • Daily • Chinese Bridge 汉语桥| Good at teaching Pronunciation • Learn in fun✨
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Struggling to Use Chinese in Real Situations? — I Help You Speak More Clearly & Naturally | Mandarin Tutor | Speaking · HSK · Business · Travel | 10+ Years’ Ex…
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
DELF | Conversations🗣️"
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Personalized ｜ HSK ｜ Kids & Teens ｜ Business &Travel Chinese ｜ Practical & Daily｜Patient Native
Teaches A1–C1
NativePreply · China
🥇CTCSOL certified🥇HSK 🥇HSK Exam Prep. 🥇Beginner friendly 🥇 Conversational Chinese 🥇Business Chinese (7+years in Foreign Trade) 🥇Friendly and Patient🥇Focus on t…
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Zero-level Introduction
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
✌️Beginner-Friendly |📖HSK Course |🧰Business Chinese |🧒Chinese for Kids |🗣️Oral and Listening Skills | 🛫Travel and Food |🪢Tailor-Made
AmazingTalker · Japan
認定上級講師｜講師経験10年以上
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
✨ Learn Real Chinese with a Culture & Aesthetics Guide | HSK & Conversation Expert
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 |
| italki | 931 | $20 | $15–$26 | 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 | 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.
China4,421 / 8,038Taiwan666 / 8,038
Hong Kong SAR China89 / 8,038
South Korea54 / 8,038Japan48 / 8,038
Malaysia41 / 8,038
United States31 / 8,038
Canada22 / 8,038SpeakDuo 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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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 1, 2026
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