7,431 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $18 at the median, across the 7,431 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 $22 for non-native tutors.
3,614 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativePreply · China
A professional teacher with 7 years experience.
Nativeitalki · China
Native Chinese Speaker｜CTCSOL certified Chinese teacher｜Beginners - intermediate levels
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
6 years experiece/discount now
NativePreply · China
👏13+ experience 🥇MTSR Advanced Bilingual Trainer🥇Gold Medal Business Trainer✅HSK✅Business Chinese✅Travel Chinese✅Daily Conversation✅Pronunciation Correction✅YC…
Nativeitalki · China
🌈 Discover the beauty of the Chinese language through Spanish.
Teaches A2–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Test Prepare｜Conversation
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
𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻 𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 • 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝗯𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽 •Fluency-Focused Lessons • Practical Conversation • Personalized For Your Goals • Supportive & Rela…
Nativeitalki · China
Institutional tutor with 3,000+ teaching hours|Master of Chinese Literature with 3 books published
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
😺 New teacher online 😺
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Experienced native Chineses tutor from Beijing, Standard mandarin, 📕Have 3 years teaching experience. 🎓Studied in the United States for five years
Nativeitalki · China
💖Beginner friendly(Fluent in English) 🗣️ Speaking Coach ✅ Travel ✅ Business 🎉 Cantonese Native
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Five years of experience
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Chinese from Zero to Fluent | Systematic & Interactive Classes | HSK Preparation & Daily Conversation
Nativeitalki · China
Native Certified CTCSOL Mandarin Tutor —Funny and Patient |Experienced and Love|Responsible!
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
6 years experience | TEM4&8
Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · China
Unlock the Beauty of Chinese Language with a Passionate and Experienced Teacher!
Nativeitalki · China
💕Zara 📸 1V1 Customized Chinese🌈Oral English Rapid Learning 🌟 Solution provider of Chinese origin
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Mandarin Level 1/fun teaching
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
☀️Beginner-Friendly |🌙 Custom Courses | 💼Business Chinese |📖 HSK & Oral Test Prep | 📞Professional Pronunciation Correction | 📚Daily Conversation | Traditional…
Nativeitalki · China
Certified Mandarin Teacher with Over 10 Years of Teaching Experience
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
🎯12 Years Teaching Experience
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
✔Fluent English ✔ HSK 1–9 ✔Business Chinese & BTC ✔Practical Conversation ✔Fun and Engaging Lessons
Nativeitalki · Taiwan
Experienced certified tutor from Taiwan | 2000+ lessons
Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Adult- Travel -Oral Training
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 | 133 | $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 / 7,431Taiwan625 / 7,431
Hong Kong SAR China80 / 7,431South Korea53 / 7,431
Japan45 / 7,431
Malaysia29 / 7,431
United States28 / 7,431
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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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