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.
3,157 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Letuelezioni
Offro ripetizioni online di lingua cinese per principianti
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
AT Official Mentor|>5000+Hrs
Teaches A1–B2
NativePreply · China
Certified and Passionate Chinese Teacher Since 2019 | Welcoming Beginners to Intermediate Learners
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · China
三年经验，有普通话证书，商务，口语，入门，考试，语法
Teaches A1–C2
Letuelezioni
More than 20 years of experience in the Chinese language.
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
✅ Interactive conversation
Teaches A2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativePreply · China
🌟 Customized Classes | ❤️ Interactive & Encouraging | ❗ Beginner-Friendly | 🎯 Pronunciation Pro | 🌸 Business Conversations
Nativeitalki · China
Certified Mandarin Teacher with Over 10 Years of Teaching Experience
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Chinese teaching
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Chinese teacher with 10+ teaching experience
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · China
🏆 Certified & Experienced Chinese Tutor｜ Beginner-Friendly｜✨Specializing in Listening & Speaking
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Yrs in 🇺🇸 Conv🥇Tests🎖️Kids
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
👩🏫 Adult Beginners Welcome — speak Mandarin from lesson one | 🗣️ Conversation & Pronunciation | 🛫 Travel Chinese | 💼 Business | 📖 HSK | CTCSOL Certified |Tail…
Nativeitalki · China
🌈Beginner Specialist ✅Survival Chinese ✅HSK ✅Conversation & Pronunciation ✅Travel&Business Chinese
Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
AP & GCSE Chinese
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
✨Enjoy fun & relaxing Chinese classes✨ 🎙️Standard clear pronunciation ⭐Suitable for absolute beginners 🌱Real‑life practical teaching 📚Systematic HSK 1‑6 course…
Nativeitalki · China
普通话二级甲等证书，跨领域经验者
Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Beginner|Kid|Adult|advanced
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Beginner-friendly, experienced teacher with professional certification CTCSOL. Super patient and enthusiastic, helping with pronunciation and listening skills.
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · China
7 years of teaching experience for both kids and adults with professional academic background.
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Exclusive Advanced Business
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
✅13 years of teaching experience, Level-2 Grade A Mandarin certified, fluent in authentic Cantonese.✅ Core Courses: HSK 1–6,YCT,Business Chinese, Beginner Chin…
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
✅ 全面帮助你提升汉语——从语音到流利会话：📚 5年 经验 |🚀HSK1-6级 |🎙️标准普通话 | 🌍 商务旅游 | 🗣️ 情景会话 | 📖 成语谚语 |🎓 历史文化
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Kids/Adult/HSK/PSC
Teaches A1–B1
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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
Canada24 / 8,301SpeakDuo 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 October 1, 2026
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