7,311 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $18 at the median, across the 7,311 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $11 and $24 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $1.10. Native speakers charge a median of $16 per hour, versus $21 for non-native tutors.
2,348 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeAmazingTalker · China
20% off for 30 classes
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
👏Beginners Welcome 👉Speak Chinese from Day 1🌈Cross-Cultural Communication💛Learn Chinese for Work, Travel & HSK | Business Chinese | Chinese for Professionals |…
Nativeitalki · China
Story-Based Lessons | EN/ES SupportFormer | Copywriter & Screenwriter
Teaches A1
NativeAmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
"egg"creates new opportunities
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Certified ,patience tutor who loves teaching
Nativeitalki · China
👉Three years of Chinese teaching ✅HSK Preparation ✅ Daily conversations ✅YCT✅ Easy Chinese learning
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 · Malaysia
Boost Your Speaking & Thinking
Teaches A1–B2
NativePreply · China
🎊5 Years Experience/🎀 Beginner Chinese/🎁HSK/🎈Customized Courses/
Nativeitalki · China
Conversational Chinese for adults | Real-life & Business Mandarin
Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎯Basic🙋♀️Adult English
Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · China
4+Yrs experience 🌟| Make Your Chinese Come Alive❤️🔥｜Start Using Chinese 📈| 🤣Fun class, no stress! | Beginner friendly💗｜Hsk support |
Nativeitalki · China
Licensed Business Chinese Teacher with Corporate Background
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
👍Beginner-friendly
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
CTCSOL Certified Mandarin & Cantonese Tutor with 7 Years of Experience — Creating Fun, Effective, and Personalized Learning Journeys!
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 · Taiwan
Reading| Test | Age 8-18
Teaches A2
NativePreply · China
Native Chinese 🇨🇳 | Italian & English 🇮🇹🇬🇧 | HSK & Conversation | Personalized Lessons
Nativeitalki · China
拥有超过8年教学经验的认证中文教师
Teaches A1–B1
NativeAmazingTalker · China
HSK|Conversation
Teaches A2–B2
NativePreply · China
Beginner-Friendly 📍 Fluent in English ✅ Super Patient, Friendly Chinese Teacher ⭐ Quick Start for Absolute Beginners 🔥/ HSK Exam Prep/ Daily Conversation Boost…
Nativeitalki · China
🎯 5-Year Experienced Energetic Chinese Teacher | Specializing in Beginners & Practical Speaking 🔹
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🌟專攻兒童中文｜精緻閱讀理解｜商業會話大師🌟
Teaches A2
NativePreply · Taiwan
📢 Fun and easy to start and dedicated to reach professional.
Nativeitalki · Spain
Experienced Chinese tutor proficient in Spanish and English offering fun engaging lessons for adults
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 | 303 | $18 | $15–$24 | 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 | 84 | $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.
China3,854 / 7,311Taiwan620 / 7,311Hong Kong SAR China80 / 7,311
South Korea53 / 7,311
Japan45 / 7,311Malaysia29 / 7,311
United States28 / 7,311
Canada18 / 7,311SpeakDuo 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 September 29, 2026
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