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.
3,693 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativePreply · Hong Kong SAR China
An experienced and effective teacher with a PhD in Chinese Studies
Nativeitalki · China
Certified🥇 Passionate🥇Patient🥇 Bilingual🥇 7 years teaching experience
Teaches A1–C2
Tusclasesparticulares
Chino, conversación y preparación de exámenes HSK
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Learning Happily&Efficiently
Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · China
10 Years of Chinese Teaching | Northwest University Chinese Department | Second Language Learning Methods | Beginner Friendly 📍 Certified Teacher 📍 Super Patie…
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Specially appointed teacher for listed companies🔥Master's degree🔥Super patient🔥
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.
Tusclasesparticulares
Clases de Chino Mandarín Personalizadas – Todos los Niveles (HSK y Conversación)
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🌟🌟Pinyin|Tones|Dialogue|HSK🌟🌟
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Taiwan
🎓 Master Mandarin with My Proven Method | 🎯 Clear Tones & Real Conversations | 🗣️ Start Speaking with Precise Sentence Structure
Nativeitalki · China
Immersive lessons in practical Hokkien & Mandarin. Bridge cultures through language.
Chinese (Taiwan) · Teaches A1–C2
Letuelezioni
Madrelingua cinese, offro tutti i livelli da proprio zero. Concentrarsi principalmente sulla tua conversazione!
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Children👦Adults👱♀HSK🥇YCT🔥
Teaches A1–B1
NativePreply · China
✅Beginner To Advanced |📚 HSK| 🌏 Culture & History | ✨Real-Life Expressions |✈️ Practical Travel Language | 🗣️Practical Chinese for adults
Nativeitalki · China
Chinese for Beginners & Conversation | Pronunciation Specialist
Teaches A1–C2
Tusclasesparticulares
Clases de chino online (curso estándar, preparación de exámenes oficiales HSK y clases de conversación)
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
🔥German Couse for beginners
Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
NativePreply · China
Recognized tutor with 3 years of experience
Nativeitalki · China
Expert in Oral Chinese | Culture Immersion｜5 years experience｜Business Chinese
Teaches A1–C2
Tusclasesparticulares
🔥🐼Start Speaking Chinese from Your First Lesson 🎯Adults&Kids🎯Beginner to All-levels 🌻Core curriculum🌻HSK🌻Conversational
NativeAmazingTalker · China
師範畢業✅兒童首選⛄️spc✅gapsk✅朗誦✅拼音✅
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
A very patient, energetic, inspirational and helpful teacher with 2 years online tutoring experience
Nativeitalki · China
Understand Chinese Logic, Speak Naturally | HSK · HSKK · YCT . Conversation
Teaches A1–C1
Tusclasesparticulares
Clases particulares de mandarín tradicional (Taiwán) – conversación y cultura
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
🌟Speak with Confidence🏆TOEIC
Teaches A1–A2
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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 / 7,433Hong 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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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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