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.
2,384 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativePreply · China
⭐Experienced Chinese tutor｜🥰fluent English and German｜🥰Professional, Passionate & Creative |✅️HSK1-6|✅️culture|✅️conversation|✅️business |✅️Customized｜Beginner…
Nativeitalki · China
拥有超过8年教学经验的认证国际中文教师
Teaches A1–C2
FindTutors
Mandarin |5-year online teaching experience | HSK courses | 🪢Custom-made courses | Extremely patient | Analysis of faulty sentenc
NativeAmazingTalker · China
✨China Travel✨Conversation✨
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
👩🏻🏫Certified Instructor｜ 📚HSK｜ 💼Business｜ ✈️Tourism｜ 📝Chinese Characters ｜🧧Culture｜ 🥂Conversation Learn not only the language, but also the culture: Explore t…
Nativeitalki · China
Teaches A1
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
Tusclasesparticulares
Clases de chino online con profesora nativa: enseñanza adaptada a tus necesidades y nivel HSK
NativeAmazingTalker · China
✅Free trial class
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
✅More native Chinese。 ✅HSK/Business/Travel Chinese。 ✅5 years of teaching experience。 ✅ 20+ years of international business background。 ✅ Eastern wisdom sharer。
Nativeitalki · China
教师特点：有耐心+条理清晰 中文课程：成人零基础中文学习+日常口语表达+HSK考试
Teaches A1–B2
Tusclasesparticulares
Clases Particulares de Chino de HSK1 hasta HSK5
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
TOEIC TEST FOR Beginner
Teaches A1–B2
NativePreply · China
👩🏫 CTCSOL Certified Chinese Teacher｜Zero to B2（HSK 1–4 • Daily Conversation） Focus: 🐣 Pronunciation🗣️ Listening & Speaking📝 Exam Preparation💬 Grammar✈️ Travel…
Nativeitalki · United States
Linguistics PhD | 10 Years Teaching | Specialized in Chinese Courses for Spanish/English Speakers
Teaches A1–C2
Letuelezioni
Offro supporto per la preparazione degli esami HSK 1 e HSK 2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
child🎗adult🌈GAPSK/HSK/YCT
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
🌈HSK, Business & Legal Chinese | Licensed Chinese lawyer | Beginner Friendly | Kids & Adults | CTCSOL Certified | Speak Chinese from Day 🥇
Nativeitalki · China
Newbie to Interactive Conversation within 25 Lessons|Beginner Expert| 2000+hr Taught|Speedy Progress
Teaches A1–B1
Letuelezioni
Laureato in Lingue e Civiltà Orientali offre lezioni e ripetizioni di cinese (HSK 4)
NativeAmazingTalker · China
20% off for 30 classes
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
🏅Certified tutor 🏅Mandarin native speaker 🌈passionate and patient 🌈Chinese for beginners and different levels 🌈HSK/Spoken Chinese/Tourist Chinese/Youth Chinese…
Nativeitalki · China
有着4年教学经验的三语中文老师
Teaches A1–C2
FindTutors
Native Mandarin teacher offering fun, structured online lessons. Nottingham-based. MA Linguistics qualified. HSK exam prep expert.
NativeAmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
"egg"creates new opportunities
Teaches A1–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 / 7,433Hong 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.
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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 September 29, 2026
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