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 $20 for non-native tutors.
3,157 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativePreply · China
Certified Chinese teacher with the highest level of Mandarin certification and over 20 years of experience as a TV host.
Chinese (China) · likely
Nativeitalki · China
Real-World Conversations/HSK Prep/Well-Structured Courses/Pronunciation&Fluency
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
❤️beginner💛children💚free-talk
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
RADA Theatre Director | Native Mandarin Coach | Accent, High-Level Speaking & Cultural Nuance for Adults
NativeAmazingTalker · China
5+ years teaching Chinese
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Taiwan
Professional Chinese Tutor (Taiwanese Mandarin) | 5 Years & 4000+ Lessons | Semiconductor & Business | All Levels | International & Heritage Learners
Chinese (Taiwan) · Teaches A1–C2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Read · Write ·Wenyan
Teaches B2
NativePreply · China
MBA, Certified tutor with 8yrs Chinese teaching experience, English-speaking, offering multi-teaching methods on pronunciation vocabulary grammar readi…
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Basic | Conversation | HSK |
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
🌟👩🏻🏫 Beginner-Friendly Chinese Tutor | Absolute Beginner | Daily Conversation | Pronunciation Correction | HSK Prep | Travel Chinese | Business Chinese | Pers…
NativeAmazingTalker · China
1$ Oral speaking group class
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Survival Chinese for China Travel| Conversational Chinese for Daily Life| Chinese Pronunciation and Pinyin Bootcamp
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🌈Easier| Effective|Enjoyable🌈
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
✨ Certified Professional Tutor | ✅ Accepting Learners of All Ages | ✅ HSK 1–6 | ✅ YCT | ✅ Business Chinese | ✅ Travel Chinese | ✅ Oral Practice | ✅ Precise Pro…
NativeAmazingTalker · United States
✈️Travel💬Free talk 📖Kid+Adult
Teaches A2
NativePreply · Taiwan
Two years of teaching experience in Thailand | Speak Chinese with confidence |Charming Taiwanese accent |Let's learn Chinese together💯💘
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Business|Writing|Pronunciation
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
NativePreply · China
Super Tutor with 5 Years & 4500+ Hours of Experience
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
"🎈Kids & Juniors Chinese🎈
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Certified Chinese Tutor 📄 | Trilingual Soul CN/EN/ES🇨🇳🇬🇧🇪🇸 | 9 Years in Education | Beginner-Friendly 💪 | HSK 1-3📚 | Adults learners (ages 18+)🧑 | 🗣️ Speaking…
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎉Kids&Adults Conversation♥️
Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · Taiwan
An experienced Mandarin Chinese teacher with a strong background in finance.
Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
🗣️Basic Chinese | Conversation
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
🎓Master in TCSOL | 🎤Mandarin 1‑B (93.8/100) near‑broadcast‑level pronunciation ✨3‑year Chinese teaching｜Idioms & Proverbs｜Conversational & Travel Chinese｜Writi…
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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 / 8,301United States34 / 8,301
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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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