7,077 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $18 at the median, across the 7,077 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 $21 for non-native tutors.
2,239 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · China
Certified Chinese, English & German Teacher | Academic Researcher & University Teacher
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🥑Audio Platform Host
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
✨Certified & Experienced丨✨Beginner friendly丨✨All levels welcome 丨✨ English & Japanese丨✨HSK exams
Nativeitalki · China
An immersive Chinese journey to think, understand, and speak with confidence.
Teaches A1–B1
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Mandarin learning
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
8 Years of Teaching Experience / Students from Various European Countries / Chinese / Beginners / Speaking Practice / HSK
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
Nativeitalki · China
Beginner-Friendly Chinese & Japanese Teacher | Relaxed Conversation and Real-Life Language
Teaches A1–B1
NativeAmazingTalker · China
taught 5000hours+
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Beginner | VCE | young children | HSK exam preparation | Legal Vocabulary Learning|Business Chinese |Precise Pronunciation Correction|Tourism Chinese| Daily Co…
Nativeitalki · China
🏅Certified tutor with 3 years of experience ✅Beginner friendly ✅ HSK//Oral expression/Business/YCT
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
game theme oral practice
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Learning Chinese makes you a more cultured, open-minded person. 🎯 Connecting with people worldwide 🎯 Connecting with Eastern culture and wisdom 🎯 Native Mandar…
Nativeitalki · China
Fluent in Japanese English and Chinese, with over 8 years of teaching experience
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Education Degree
Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · China
✅Quick Start for Beginners / Extensive Teaching Experience✅HSK Exam Preparation✅Lively, Practical & Effective Lessons✅Pronunciation Correction & Listening Impr…
Nativeitalki · China
🌈2000+hours🌈Beginner Friendly🌈For Adult🌈Systematic Instruction🌈Business Chinese🌈Conversational
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Children (4-11)⭐️GAPSK⭐️HSK
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
🌐 Certified Chinese teacher | 10+ years’ experience | Expert in HSK/AP Prep | Practical & Medical Conversation | 📢 For Beginner Friendly | Fast -Track course 🧰…
Nativeitalki · China
Learn Chinese with me like a native Chinese baby!
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Learn Chinese easily with me
Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · China
Experienced Teacher for HSK Levels 1-6, Business Chinese, Quick Start for Beginners, High-Level Advancement, Patient and Fun, Customized Courses, Fast Enlighte…
Nativeitalki · China
🌟 Teacher Jiaxin | 8 Years of Language Education — Your Key to the Chinese World 🔑
Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Beginner/ Daily conversational
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Newbie to Interactive Conversation within 25 Lessons | Well- Structured and Highly Engaging Class | Specialize in Beginner Chinese-HSK-Daily Conversation
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AmazingTalker is both the cheapest (median $12) and the biggest (2,712 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 | 2,712 | $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 | 276 | $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 | 80 | $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.
China3,678 / 7,077Taiwan578 / 7,077
Hong Kong SAR China74 / 7,077
South Korea53 / 7,077
Japan45 / 7,077
Malaysia28 / 7,077
United States25 / 7,077
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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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