7,380 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $18 at the median, across the 7,380 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.
2,366 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativePreply · China
✅HSK1-6 ✅YCT ✅Oral Training ✅Pronunciation Correction Certified tutors with 5 years of experience. Start speaking Chinese easily with experienced and friendly…
Nativeitalki · China
Conversational Chinese for adults | Real-life & Business Mandarin
Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Learn Chinese easily with me
Teaches A1–A2
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认证教师 | 初学者|中文入门&进阶|口语训练|HSK|商务中文|旅游中文
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Beginner/ Daily conversational
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
🎓 Certified CTC International Chinese Teacher⭐️ Putonghua Proficiency Level 1 🇨🇳 From Beijing, China 🔥 5 Years of Adult Chinese Teaching Experience 🌈 Improve y…
Nativeitalki · China
拥有超过8年教学经验的认证中文教师
Teaches A1–B1
NativeAmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Lived in Taiwan｜Oral Mandarin
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Learn Chinese Through TV Dramas & Songs | Certified Mandarin Teacher | HSK & Travel Chinese
Nativeitalki · China
🎯 5-Year Experienced Energetic Chinese Teacher | Specializing in Beginners & Practical Speaking 🔹
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🥇Speak Chinese! Adults & Biz💼
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Native Chinese speaker | Top-tier University Master | Certified (CTCSOL & Mandarin Proficiency) | 4+ Yrs Experience | Conversational/Business/Travel Chinese, H…
Nativeitalki · China
CTCSOL certificate/ Finance master/ experienced in HSK、basic、speaking and business chinese
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Communicative|Fun
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
🏅 Patient • Fun • Supportive • Experienced | ✨ Focus on spoken Chinese | 🎯HSK Test | 🤩 Personalized lessons just for you | 🌟 From beginner to advanced — master…
Nativeitalki · China
3年对外汉语教学经验，普通话二甲证书，擅长零基础入门、日常口语速成、旅游汉语及 HSK 考级辅导。英语专业，可中英双语授课，适配成人通勤学习、少儿趣味启蒙、华裔孩子巩固中文
Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Business | Basic Chinese
Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · China
O-Level/HSK/AP Expert| Mandarin Tutor for Teens & Adults
Nativeitalki · Spain
Experienced Chinese tutor proficient in Spanish and English offering fun engaging lessons for adults
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Three years of experience
Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · China
🌟Customized Courses |💖 Beginner Chinese|💫 Culture & Travel Chinese |📕 HSK Training|🌸 Conversational Chinese | Business Chinese |🧒Kids' Chinese |🌻 Interactive &…
Nativeitalki · China
🔥Let’s speak real Chinese from Day 1🔥 多语学习+法学背景的专业中文老师，零基础轻松通关HSK！
Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · China
PTE,Phonics
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 | 350 | $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 | 106 | $34 | $26–$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.
China3,894 / 7,380Taiwan624 / 7,380Hong Kong SAR China80 / 7,380
South Korea53 / 7,380
Japan45 / 7,380
Malaysia29 / 7,380
United States28 / 7,380
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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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