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.
2,270 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · China
👑 3 years teaching experience👑👑good at teaching children& Adults' Oral (Daily/Business)
Teaches A1–C2
Apprentus
Chinese for Beginners / Information about the Chinese Language
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Speaking|Mandarin
Teaches A2
NativePreply · China
📍Beginners, YCT,HSK & Advanced Chinese 📍5000+ Hours Teaching Experience
FindTutors
Native chinese providing lessons to children of all ages online or in-person
Nativeitalki · China
5 Years' Teaching Experience in Both Chinese and English & 3 Years' Translation Experience
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.
Apprentus
Mandarin Chinese✅英语,汉语,德语三语教学🎊1年教学经验|🗣️发音标准|📚HSK1-6|💡儿童入门+成人入门&提升📨日常用语|✍🏻书面表达|👍汉字教学🌈YCT少儿|🌟帮助纠正发音⭕️全水平适配|📚初学者
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Conversation|Kids (3-5)|Pronunciation
Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · China
Tutor with 5 years |HSK|Kids|business |conversation|Experience❥Patient&Funny❥Customized Courses
Voscours
la langue chinoise parlée comme un jeu d'enfant
Nativeitalki · China
A professional teacher who can walk you through to an effortlessly and structured learning
Teaches A1–C1
Apprentus
Learn Mandarin with a 20+ Year Experienced Teacher
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
✅Conversation✅Reading✅TOEIC
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
6 years of experience | passionate and humorous | CTCSOL Certification | HSK test preparation | spoken Chinese | Tourism Chinese | Business Chinese | Children'…
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Voscours
Langue chinoise de tous les jours pour enfants et adultes
Nativeitalki · Canada
i人但是平平无奇的多语种唠嗑小天才 Certified Tutor | MA Applied Linguistics
Teaches A1–B2
Apprentus
Learn Real-Life Mandarin with a Korean Teacher | Speaking, Pronunciation & Conversation
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
HK 🎈 GAPSK/Pre-exam 🎤Adult
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Mirabella 👨🏽🎓 Master Bilingual Education 👍Chinese Expert Conversation and Characters
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nachhilfeunterricht
Chinesischlehrer mit einem Abschluss in Wirtschaftswissenschaften bietet Online-Chinesischunterricht für Kinder und Erwachsene deutschlandweit an
Nativeitalki · China
拥有14年国际汉语教学经验的 认证中文教师
Teaches A1–A2
Apprentus
1.Chinese speaking/listening/reading 2.HSK/HSKK preparation
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
😃talk|read|write
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
🌟Experienced, funny and friendly Mandarin & Cantonese tutor with great patience🌟
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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 / 7,433
United States28 / 7,433Canada19 / 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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