9,169 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $18 at the median, across the 9,169 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $11 and $25 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $2.20. Native speakers charge a median of $17 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
1,398 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · China
6 years of teaching| Start Mandarin from 0 |Master tones & speak with confidence
Chinese (China) · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Professional Chinese teacher with more than 9 years of teaching experience.
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
HSK1; HSK2; HSK3; HSK4; HSK5; 中文对话; 儿童故事
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Certified tutor for adults, over 6 years experience!
Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Native Mandarin tutor|Free talk, beginners & customized classes|Relaxed, patient & stress-free
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
Nativeitalki · Malaysia
Chinese (Malaysia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
12+ years of online & offline teaching experience
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Taiwan
Passionate Taiwanese Chinese Literature Teacher with 9 Years of Experience
Chinese (Taiwan) · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
🎈Hi Guys~ Travel • Daily • HSK • Settling Chinese| Good at teaching 拼音 Pinyin • Learn in fun✨
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
An encouraging teacher who makes you feel more comfortable with Chinese💫 (business background)
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Beginner Chinese Tutor | Patient & Easygoing | Speak from Day 1
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
✨ Learn Real Chinese with a Culture & Aesthetics Guide | HSK & Conversation Expert
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Niki 🌟 闽南语&汉语老师 ( Adults & Kids)🥊 Hokkien and Chinese |Learn while playing
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
拥有2年教学经验的CTCSOL认证中文教师,精通HSK，HSKK，YCT和MCT辅导的备考专家
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
🌟Certified &Experienced🌟日本語 N1🌟 Speaking Practice🌟｜HSK｜YCT｜Travel 🤗🤩
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
拥有超过6年教学经验的认证国际中文老师
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Native speaker who can also speak English and Japanese
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Spoken and Business Chinese / Conversation practice/Speaking improvement/HSK examination
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Taiwan
Experienced teacher with 3000+ lessons, fun, effective and engaging!
Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Start teaching language Since 2012 / over 10,000 teaching hours / all kinds of courses experienced
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
IPA Certified Senior Chinese Language Teacher，good at teaching 6-15 year old kids.
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
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AmazingTalker is both the cheapest (median $9.24) and the biggest (3,466 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 | 3,466 | $9.24 | $6.60–$20 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 2,380 | $21 | $17–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| italki | 1,398 | $20 | $15–$28 | 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 | 559 | $18 | $14–$23 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Cafetalk | 208 | $13 | $9.47–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Apprentus | 153 | $33 | $25–$42 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Verbling | 43 | $30 | $25–$41 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 37 | $50 | $42–$60 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 31 | $60 | $49–$78 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Engoo | 19 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| LanguaTalk | 6 | $33 | $32–$39 | 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.
China5,312 / 9,169Taiwan730 / 9,169
Hong Kong SAR China101 / 9,169
South Korea58 / 9,169
Japan53 / 9,169Malaysia50 / 9,169
United States42 / 9,169
Canada26 / 9,169SpeakDuo 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.
How we collect this data
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 November 13, 2026
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