8,301 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $18 at the median, across the 8,301 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $12 and $25 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $1.27. Native speakers charge a median of $18 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
4,733 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Overseas study&Certification
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
Confidently Adults Upper Int
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
13 years teaching experience
Teaches A2–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎯HSK🔥daily conversation
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Basic|Conversation|Hobby
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🔥中文口說｜商務會話｜職場必備🎯HSK二級三級
Teaches A1–C2
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NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 HSK | Conversational Chinese
Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
📚 Pinyin & Speaking Practice
Teaches A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Kindergarten Teachers College
Teaches A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎯Adults🎯Conversational Eng
Teaches A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Adults|Conversation|Travel
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Adults|Conversation|Test preparation
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
5years of teaching experience
Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 Putonghua | Conversational C
Teaches A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Master Business Conversational
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🌍Daily Conversation
Teaches A2–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Children (6-11)|Beginner|Adults
Teaches A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Business|Oral|Test preparation
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 3 yrs Experience | Business
Teaches A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
👔 CEO | Business Chinese 💼
Teaches B2–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🔥中文口說專家🌍商業中文高手🌟日常會話達人
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Basic|Travel|Fundamental
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Basic
Teaches A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Chinese Conversation🎈
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 |
| italki | 1,194 | $20 | $15–$27 | 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.
China4,620 / 8,301Taiwan696 / 8,301Hong Kong SAR China92 / 8,301
South Korea55 / 8,301
Japan53 / 8,301
Malaysia47 / 8,301
United States34 / 8,301
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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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