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.
NativePreply · China
8 Years of Teaching Experience | 15-Year Financial Industry Trainer | Senior Etiquette Trainer|🌟 HSK 1-6 🌟Business Chinese 🌟Pronunciation Correction 🌟 Daily Co…
Nativeitalki · Taiwan
🇹🇼 MOE-Certified Mandarin Teacher | TESOL Holder | Fun, Clear, Real-World Learning!
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Speaking Pronunciation ✍️
Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · China
√ Rich experience in online teaching √ unique teaching methods for beginners and those with inaccurate pronunciation √ Classes are relaxed and enjoyable √ HSK/…
Nativeitalki · China
5 Years' Teaching Experience in Both Chinese and English & 3 Years' Translation Experience
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Conversation|Kids (3-5)|Pronunciation
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.
NativePreply · China
Learn Chinese in a fun and relaxed way—book your first class now!
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
HSK
Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
✅Conversation✅Reading✅TOEIC
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
🎙️ Broadcast-Quality Pronunciation | 🎯 Tailored Lessons | 📝 HSK Prep | 💼 Business Chinese | 🎭 Scenario Learning
Nativeitalki · China
Improve pronunciation | Beginner-Friendly | Practical daily dialogues｜HSK｜Kids Chinese
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
HK 🎈 GAPSK/Pre-exam 🎤Adult
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
🏅 M.Ed. 🎓 B.A. in Chinese | Beginners Welcome | Personalized Speaking & Pronunciation Coaching | Speak Chinese More Fluently | HSK 1–6 | Tourism & Chinese Cult…
Nativeitalki · China
Sale🔥Chloe🌟Certificated Chinese Teacher 🏆5 years experience❤️Patient
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🔥Speak wrong than stay silent！
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
10 Years of Teaching Experience | Broadcasting and Hosting Major | Professional Mandarin Pronunciation Teaching | Recitation Enthusiast | HSK 1-6 | YCT for Kid…
Nativeitalki · China
⚖️ 前法院书记员→中文教师 | MA TESOL | 助你通过HSK | 普通话一乙
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
😃talk|read|write
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Taiwan
When you take the first step, you're halfway there. Come on, be brave and learn Chinese with me!
Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · China
📍5 years of experience in Chinese language instruction and 📍10 years in marketing and sales
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Casual communication
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Certified Tutor fluent in French, Japanese, Mandarin, Shanghai Dialect, and English.
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Fluent English | Translation Pro | Europe Timezone
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🌟Speaking｜Writing｜Reading
Chinese (China) · likely · 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 |
| 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 / 8,301
Hong 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.
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 October 1, 2026
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