7,951 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $18 at the median, across the 7,951 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.
2,997 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativePreply · China
🏅 super patient｜fun｜supportive 🎯focusing on （adults）conversation/culture / business / HSK / customized courses 🏹beginners to advanced with ease & joy!
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Initiations|Oral|Pinyin
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · China
IGCSE/HSK1-9🌞Fluent English🌞Beginner friendly-Daily/Travel/Business/Culture🌞Proven rapid results
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
❤️Native Beijinger Assist in Planning Travel Itinerary in China🎯From Zero to Conversational in 40+Courses🥳 Culture&Beijing Accent Slang|Real-Life Chinese|Busin…
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
NativeAmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
AT Official Mentor|>5000+Hrs
Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · China
CTCSOL Mandarin Teacher | Business & Cross-Culture Background
Teaches A1–C2
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NativePreply · China
Certified Chinese Tutor Vicky: Expert in Beginners, Business & HSK
Chinese (China) · likely
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Chinese teaching
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
🎯 20 years of teaching experience🌻 Extremely patient❤️ Beginner-friendly | Customized lesson plans 🍀 HSK Training | Daily Conversation | Business Chinese | Tra…
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
拥有2年教学经验的CTCSOL认证中文教师,精通HSK，HSKK，YCT和MCT辅导的备考专家
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Yrs in 🇺🇸 Conv🥇Tests🎖️Kids
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
🔥Professional Chinese teacher🀄years of experience😜Patience/Humor👶Children👩💻Adults🅾Beginner👨💻Business💯HSK🐼YCT🗣Professional oral
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Beginner|Kid|Adult|advanced
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
🏆 Yongsi | 10‑yr Foreign‑trade Background (Home Appliance & Lighting + International Logistics) + 3‑yr Mandarin Teaching | Professional, Patient & Engaging | A…
Nativeitalki · China
5年教学经验：专注零基础中文/日常地道对话/HSK考试/留学备考
Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Exclusive Advanced Business
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
I hold a Grade A Certificate in the Putonghua Proficiency Test, with clear and standard pronunciation. I focus on beginners, HSK,YCT,spoken Chinese. With my wo…
Nativeitalki · China
Beginners 🤩HSK Tutoring🤩 Business Chinese for Guangzhou & Yiwu 🤩 All levels
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Kids/Adult/HSK/PSC
Teaches A1–B1
NativePreply · China
🏆 Certified in 4 Teaching Credentials | 🎓Authentic daily Chinese | 💡 6 Years of Experience | 🔥 Tutor with passion and patience | 💼 Business Chinese | 📘 HSK Exa…
Nativeitalki · China
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Conversation|Adults|Basic
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
6 years of Chinese teaching experience | Traveled to 30+ countries | 💼 Business ✈️ Travel 💬 Improve spoken Chinese 🤝 Daily social skills 📚 HSK tutoring 🎤 Chine…
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
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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 | 844 | $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.
China4,354 / 7,951
Taiwan656 / 7,951Hong Kong SAR China87 / 7,951
South Korea54 / 7,951Japan48 / 7,951
Malaysia38 / 7,951
United States31 / 7,951
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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 1, 2026
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