4,632 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 4,632 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $16 and $28 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $0. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $23 for non-native tutors.
235 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · China
Real conversation with real structure | Personalized & HSK-aligned
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Chinese teacher with years of experience
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
✍️4+ years Experienced & Certified Mandarin Tutor-Beginner friendly-HSK&YCT-adults&children
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Taiwan
Chinese (Taiwan) · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
🔥Relaxed & Encouraging Chinese Conversation Teacher！
Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · Taiwan
預約課程時，記得和上課時間前後的人間隔15分鐘呦。
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.
Nativeitalki · China
Profesora de chino lengua nativa, 4 años de experiencia, clases personalizadas a todos los niveles.
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · China
🌈Master's degree🏆Former school teacher📚Certified🌟5 yrs experiences📌kids/adults/HSK/IB/AP
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Certified tutor with 4 years of experience/once teached Chinese in school/kind and patient
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Taiwan
🌟 Practical, immersive teaching through images, games, and real-life language use. 🌟
Chinese (Taiwan) · Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · United States
Ph.D. & MBA Mandarin Educator | Master Chinese with Clarity, Confidence, and Joy
Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · China
TCSL major | Systematic HSK instruction| Beginner-friendly | Speaking & Listening Focus
Teaches A1–C2
italki · Russia
Highly qualified and experienced language teacher for both adults and kids
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
🌟5+ years experience 💖 Great for advanced 🤡 Fun and relaxed classes 🍻 Daily & business
Teaches B1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Multilingual Mandarin teacher|Fun, patient, interactive|Conversational
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
拥有两年国际中文教师经验的认证老师
Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · China
✨ Certified Teacher with Int'l School Background |Beginner- Friendly |Make Learning Fun 💭
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Native Mandarin Teacher | Fix your tones & build real‑world speaking confidence
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
A native Chinese teacher with 2 years of teaching experience
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
✅ CTCSOL-Certified ✅ 900+ Lessons ✅ Practical & Structured Chinese ✅ HSK & Business Chinese
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Immersive lessons in practical Hokkien & Mandarin. Bridge cultures through language.
Chinese (Taiwan) · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Chinese for Beginners & Conversation | Pronunciation Specialist
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Expert in Oral Chinese | Culture Immersion｜5 years experience｜Business Chinese
Teaches A1–C2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($13), while Tusclases / FindTutors offers the most choice (2,320 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| AmazingTalker | 315 | $21 | $14–$28 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| italki | 235 | $18 | $15–$24 | 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 | 73 | $34 | $27–$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.
China1,751 / 4,632Taiwan262 / 4,632
South Korea27 / 4,632
Japan26 / 4,632United States16 / 4,632
Vietnam13 / 4,632
Hong Kong SAR China12 / 4,632
Malaysia11 / 4,632SpeakDuo 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 28, 2026
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