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.
Nativeitalki · China
Corporate Director | Expert in Business Chinese & Zero-Basics Mastery | Learn Practical Chinese
Teaches A1–C2
Voscours
Cours de chinois (mandarin) pour adultes, adolescents et enfants
NativeClassgap · China
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
教科書はクローズ！日本語で “いま” をおしゃべりする自由な部屋☕✨ （多言語MIXも大歓迎！文法を気にせず楽しく話そう！）
Apprentus
Chinese for All Levels – Practical, Clear and Personalized Mandarin Lessons
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
⭐️Customized⭐️Funny⭐️Patient
Teaches A1–A2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativePreply · China
🌟 Speak Chinese with Confidence & Have Fun!
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · China
耐心趣味中文老师| 沉浸式乐学| HSK&商务英语&粤语
Teaches A1–C2
Letuelezioni
Insegnante di lingua cinese online ed eventualmente valuto anche in presenza
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeClassgap · China
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · United States
We can speak with English! Chat with English!
Apprentus
Survival Mandarin for Living, Studying, and Traveling in China
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
IB/IGCSE｜Teens & Adults
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
🏆Certified Tutor✅Adaptable✅Well‑Organized✅Helps Beginners💪Develops Excellent Listening & Speaking Skills💼Business Field ✈️Travel ✅HSK📚 Possessing professional…
Nativeitalki · China
Teaches A1–C1
Tusclasesparticulares
Profesora de chino con más de 14 años de experiencia, 7 de ellos en China, metodología eficaz y personalizada, preparación para exámenes HSK/BCT/YCT
NativeClassgap · China
I can speak Mandarin, English, and Cantonese
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · China
ご要望に合わせてレッスン内容を設計します。
Apprentus
Standard Mandarin for Travelling, from junior to intermediate.
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Pronunciation|Adults
NativePreply · China
Certified Chinese tutor with +10 years teaching experience. Expert in HSK1-6 courses and exams. and HSKK spoken language | Standard Mandarin Class | YCT (Kids…
Nativeitalki · China
内地语文教师/毕业于北京师范大学/擅长阅读理解、古诗词、绘本阅读、作文
Teaches A1–C2
Tusclasesparticulares
Profesora oficial de china y EXAMINADORA del examen oficial de chino HSK y YCT
NativeClassgap · China
Teaches A1–C2
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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 / 7,433
Taiwan625 / 7,433Hong Kong SAR China80 / 7,433
South Korea53 / 7,433Japan45 / 7,433
Malaysia29 / 7,433United 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.
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 29, 2026
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