7,941 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $18 at the median, across the 7,941 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.
2,502 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
FindTutors
Mandarin Chinese Tutor for kids at different ages for GCSE, A-level and IB programme, and adults for HSK
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Apprentus
Learn Mandarin like a Native Speaker Does 像母语者一样学中文
Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Leading institution Xueersi
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · China
5years on line teaching，and 4years teaching in Thailand.คุณครูพูดไทยได้นะคะ คนไทยมาเรียนกันได้เลยค่ะ
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
✌️Beginner-Friendly |📖HSK Course |🧰Business Chinese |🧒Chinese for Kids |🗣️Oral and Listening Skills | 🛫Travel and Food |🪢Tailor-Made
FindTutors
I am Chinese speaker. I would like to provide help for elementary learner. Primary school student is also included.
Teaches A1–A2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
Apprentus
Mandarin Chinese Conversation & Practical Speaking for All Levels
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
TCSL Certifed🔥Friendly
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
5 years + 13400 hours of teaching experience⭐️
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
Tusclasesparticulares
Aprende chino rápido para adultos y niños: clases divertidas y cultura auténtica
Apprentus
Learn how to read, write and speak Chinese with a Native Speaker
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Conversation | Children (6-12)
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Speak Real Mandarin Naturally | Friendly Teacher with International Experience
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Slow Chinese, Clear Speaking | Language Partner- Qian Laoshi
Tusclasesparticulares
Profesor nativo de chino mandarín ofrece clases online a adultos, jóvenes y niños.
Chinese (China) · likely
Apprentus
Mandarin for English Speakers at Beginner Levels from A U.S. International Student
Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Conversation Phonics Writing
Nativeitalki · China
A patient teacher who adapts to each student's needs
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
💯 AP / HSK / HSKK / YCT / IT / Conversation 🔥Master Pinyin in 6 Hours – Fast, Fun, and Easy🔥3 years teaching experiences 🔥3000+hours ✅Study Smart, Review Easy…
Tusclasesparticulares
Profesor de chino imparte clases particulares a niños de todas las edades
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Apprentus
Mandarin Chinese Lessons for All Levels, native chinese speaker
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Basic ෆ Real Conversation
Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Teaches A1–C2
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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 | 834 | $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.
China4,346 / 7,941Taiwan656 / 7,941
Hong Kong SAR China86 / 7,941
South Korea54 / 7,941
Japan48 / 7,941
Malaysia38 / 7,941
United States31 / 7,941
Canada22 / 7,941SpeakDuo 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 30, 2026
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