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.
2,384 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativePreply · China
🌍 Understands the international learner's mindset ✅ Pro Broadcaster | Top-Tier Mandarin Certificate ✅ Fluent English | Business Chinese Expert ✅ HSK, HSKK, BCT…
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
HSK / YCT / Kids Chinese / Daily Conversation / Travel Chinese / Mandarin Tutor
Teaches A1–C2
Tusclasesparticulares
Clases de Chino Mandarín Personalizadas – Todos los Niveles (HSK y Conversación)
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Pinyin /picture book
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Beginner-friendly | 2 years experience | HSK | Daily conversational Chinese | Customize classes
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
中文教师|普通话|HSK1-6|日常对话|少儿中文|发音纠正|语法讲解
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.
Letuelezioni
Lezioni di Cinese per studenti universitari e liceali di ogni livello, preparazione ad esami, verifiche e HSK
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Phonic｜Oral｜Reading｜School-Age
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Fun Chinese Lessons: Zero to HSK 6 & Business Chinese, Step by Step
Nativeitalki · China
Certified teacher from American and European schools and renowned university|5+years experienced
Teaches A1–C2
Voscours
Formation à domicile Langues Chinoise; Passez votre examen HSK
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Japanese Introduction
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
5️⃣ Years Experience| ✅Trilingual: Chinese/English/Spanish| 🎯HSK/YCT/Business Chinese| 🆗Adults/Kids/Teens |🌟Extremely Patient & Responsible, Relaxed Atmosphere…
Nativeitalki · China
중국어 1:1 수업｜어린이 중국어 ｜여행중국어｜TSC｜Hsk💗
Teaches A1–C1
Letuelezioni
Insegnate di cinese per principianti (HSK1-HSK4)
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Gamified Learning
Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · China
Quickly Master Pinyin and 4 Tones | Speak with Slow-Paced Practice | HSK Prep | Daily/Travel Materials | Business Chinese | Export Background | One Goal, Pract…
Nativeitalki · China
Experienced, enthusiastic and patient Chinese and Cantonese tutor with teaching hours 2000+
Teaches A1–C2
Tusclasesparticulares
Clases de chino online (curso estándar, preparación de exámenes oficiales HSK y clases de conversación)
NativeAmazingTalker · China
6 years experiece/discount now
NativePreply · China
Native speaker｜For English speaker｜HSK1-6｜ Business and trade Chinese｜individual course
Nativeitalki · China
CTCSOL & PGCE Qualified | Effective Chinese Learning for All Levels
Teaches A1–C2
Tusclasesparticulares
🔥🐼Start Speaking Chinese from Your First Lesson 🎯Adults&Kids🎯Beginner to All-levels 🌻Core curriculum🌻HSK🌻Conversational
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Speaking/Exam counseling
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
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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 / 7,433
Hong Kong SAR China80 / 7,433
South Korea53 / 7,433
Japan45 / 7,433
Malaysia29 / 7,433
United States28 / 7,433
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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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