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.
3,635 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Encourage companion teaching
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Taiwan
📢 Fun and easy to start and dedicated to reach professional.
Nativeitalki · China
⭐Beginners Welcome 🎯10 years Exp| Structured |👩ENFJ 🗣️multilingual🧑⚕️ Medical🧒Heritage
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Oral|Conversation|Adults
Teaches B1–C2
NativePreply · China
8 Years of Teaching Experience / Students from Various European Countries / Chinese / Beginners / Speaking Practice / HSK
Nativeitalki · China
Adults, Conversational Chinese, Everyday Chinese, Pronunciation & Tones
Teaches A1–B2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Effective teaching in Chinese
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Beginner | VCE | young children | HSK exam preparation | Legal Vocabulary Learning|Business Chinese |Precise Pronunciation Correction|Tourism Chinese| Daily Co…
Nativeitalki · Taiwan
Skilled Chinese teacher making learning practical and stress-free✨
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🔥Your Best Friend🔥
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
🌐 Certified Chinese teacher | 10+ years’ experience | Expert in HSK/AP Prep | Practical & Medical Conversation | 📢 For Beginner Friendly | Fast -Track course 🧰…
Nativeitalki · China
A trusted professonal companion on your way to learning Chinese and Shanghai dialect
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎈Kids to adults🎈conversation
Teaches A1–B1
NativePreply · China
🔥 Fluent Chinese | Zero to HSK6 | Real-Life Conversations| 6 Years | Customized
Nativeitalki · China
Guaranteed Beginner Progress 丨 Social Media Language Coach 丨Knowledgeable in Chinese literature
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Professional Instructor
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Newbie to Interactive Conversation within 25 Lessons | Well- Structured and Highly Engaging Class | Specialize in Beginner Chinese-HSK-Daily Conversation
Nativeitalki · China
CTCSOL&NTCE Certified | Native Beijing Speaker | Top International School | Fun & Engaging Learning
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
School | Exam |
Teaches A2
NativePreply · China
Professionally certified Chinese teacher, proficient in Russian and a little English
Nativeitalki · China
Certified Tutor🌱Daily Conversation💼Real Business Scenes📚HSK✈️Travel🌍Beginner-friendly
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Children💛Adult beginners
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Bachelor of Languages, Teaching Certificate, Accredited Tutor with 4 years of experience
Nativeitalki · China
拥有四年经验的中文老师
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 / 7,433
Hong Kong SAR China80 / 7,433
South Korea53 / 7,433
Japan45 / 7,433
Malaysia29 / 7,433
United States28 / 7,433
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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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