8,596 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $18 at the median, across the 8,596 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $12 and $25 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $2.20. Native speakers charge a median of $18 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
3,007 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Conversation|Adults|IELTS
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🗣️Basic & Test Prep
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Adults|Beginner|Fundamental
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Children (6-11)|Travel|Kids (3-5)
Teaches A2
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
🎓 TESOL | Conversation 👶
Teaches A2
NativeAmazingTalker · United States
✨ Conversational English 👶
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.
NativeAmazingTalker · China
IELTS｜Reading｜Writing｜English
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🥇English Conversation/Business
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🌍 Learn for the real world.
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
English speaking | interview
Teaches A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Conversation|Oral|Business
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · United States
Pronunciation🏆Conversation
Teaches A2–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
TESOL | Conversational & Adult
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Certified teacher
Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A2–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Conversation|Learning😽| Adults
Teaches A1–B1
NativeAmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
🏆Certified Chinese teacher
Teaches A1–B2
AmazingTalker · United States
Daily conversations
Teaches A2–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Basic Infant Adult Session
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
English Phonics Master
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 CET-6 | Conversational Chine
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Oral | Beginner | Conversation
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🥇 All-Age Chinese🤩All at Once!
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Kids (3-5)|Conversation|Oral
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🥇SpeakChineseNow!😊
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
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AmazingTalker is both the cheapest (median $12) and the biggest (3,007 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 | 3,007 | $12 | $6.60–$20 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 2,328 | $21 | $17–$26 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| italki | 1,419 | $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 | 520 | $18 | $13–$23 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Cafetalk | 194 | $13 | $9.56–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Apprentus | 136 | $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 | 29 | $60 | $49–$78 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 28 | $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.
China4,855 / 8,596Taiwan720 / 8,596Hong Kong SAR China95 / 8,596
South Korea55 / 8,596
Japan54 / 8,596
Malaysia50 / 8,596United States40 / 8,596
Canada24 / 8,596SpeakDuo 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 October 3, 2026
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