9,084 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $18 at the median, across the 9,084 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 $18 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
9,084 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 Int'l Chinese Teacher | Busi
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 1 yr Experience | Business C
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 Mandarin Cert | HSK & Test P
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches B2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
📝 Chinese Teacher | Conversati
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 HSK 6 | Academic Chinese ✍️
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches B2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
👨👩👧👦Dare to try?
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2
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NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 15 yrs Experience | Business
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 ICA | Academic Chinese 📝
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches B2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Pinyin for Adults & Kids
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
👨🏫 26年經驗，課堂有趣+高效，可教10歲以上同學普通話
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 Chinese | Conversational 🌟
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
No fear of speaking mistakes
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 Professional Cert | Conversa
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Speaking | Reading | Writing
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 TCSOL | Conversational Engli
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 Chinese Teacher | Kids & Wri
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches C1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 HSK | Conversational Chinese
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 9 yrs Experience
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 HSK 6 | Conversational Chine
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 IPA | Conversational Chinese
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Spoken Mandarin | 17yrs Exp
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 國註中級漢語師 | 成人中文 商業中文 🈶
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 HSK 6 | Business Chinese 💼
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎙️ 7 yrs Experience | Conversa
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
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AmazingTalker is both the cheapest (median $11) and the biggest (3,392 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 | 3,392 | $11 | $6.60–$20 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 2,389 | $21 | $17–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| italki | 1,411 | $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 | 552 | $18 | $14–$21 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Cafetalk | 198 | $13 | $9.34–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Apprentus | 140 | $33 | $26–$42 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Verbling | 41 | $29 | $25–$40 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 35 | $50 | $45–$60 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 31 | $60 | $49–$79 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Engoo | 20 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| LanguaTalk | 6 | $33 | $31–$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.
China5,224 / 9,084
Taiwan731 / 9,084
Hong Kong SAR China103 / 9,084
South Korea60 / 9,084
Japan57 / 9,084
Malaysia50 / 9,084
United States45 / 9,084
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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 23, 2026
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