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.
7,433 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · China
Learn Chinese the fun way — no boring drills, just real communication! （TV dramas, culture…)
Teaches A1–C2
Tusclasesparticulares
Clases de chino online con precios asequibles
NativeClassgap · China
15 years of teaching experience, professional Chinese sinology teaching services
Teaches C2
NativeCafetalk · Taiwan
The only Chinese lesson you need
Apprentus
Beginner to Advanced Chinese & Japanese: Personalized Lessons
Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
pinyin/speaking/reading
Chinese (China) · likely · 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.
NativePreply · China
Native Tutor with CTCSOL Certificate（Mandarin&Cantonese ）✨Rich offline and online teaching experience
Nativeitalki · China
有7年丰富经验、平台授课4000+小时的专业导师，零基础轻松学汉语，看热门电视剧学地道汉语。
Teaches A1–C2
Tusclasesparticulares
Profesor de chino da la clase individuales o en group
Classgap · Spain
Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Taiwan
注音符號（ボポモフォ）を基礎からしっかり学びましょう ٩꒰｡•◡•｡꒱۶
Apprentus
Chinese learning using English and Chinese........
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
HSK | Fun Learning for Kids🎈
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Years of teaching experience. Mandarin pronunciation is standard, humorous and witty, making the classroom lively and engaging!
Nativeitalki · China
Speaking-Focused & Pronunciation Training | Structured · Clear Corrections · HSK Prep · Culture
Teaches A1–C2
Nachhilfepro
Muttersprachler mit 2 Jahren Erfahrung (mit TCSOL-Zertifizierung) bietet privaten Mandarinunterricht für Erwachsene an
Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeClassgap · China
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Taiwan
enhance your Chinese ability in a short time
Apprentus
Confident Chinese Oral Skills with an International Business Mentor
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🏆Taiwan Ladder English
Teaches A1–B1
NativePreply · China
Learn Chinese happily and efficiently together!
Nativeitalki · United States
Ph.D. & MBA Mandarin Educator | Master Chinese with Clarity, Confidence, and Joy
Teaches A1–C1
Tusclasesparticulares
¡Ofrezco clases online muy amenas y divertidas de chino básico!
NativeClassgap · China
Teaches C2
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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 / 7,433United States28 / 7,433
Canada19 / 7,433SpeakDuo 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 29, 2026
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