4,632 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 4,632 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $16 and $28 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $0. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $23 for non-native tutors.
1,060 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
AmazingTalker · Vietnam
🔥Beginner•Travel•Advanced
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
🌟Real-Life Mandarin 👉 Listening & Speaking Focus | Perfect for Beginners | HSK 📖 Business 💼 Travel ✈️ | Tailored Teaching for Fast Progress 🚀
NativeAmazingTalker · China
👶 Kids Chinese | Conversation
Teaches A2
NativePreply · China
A certified teacher with six years of teaching experience, suitable for beginners, offers HSK exam preparation and business Chinese courses, effectively improv…
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Speak & Business & travel
Teaches A2
NativePreply · China
Specialized in absolute‑beginners｜Fast‑track your Chinese, build great pronunciation with fun & professional lessons.No word-for-word translations or boring PP…
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
AmazingTalker · Philippines
🎓 TESOL | Conversational Turki
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
🤝 Beginner‑Friendly | 🏆 10Y Business Experience & 5Y TCSL Teaching | 📚 Full HSK 1‑6 Tutoring | 👄 Oral Fluency Training | 🎯 Work, Travel & Culture Private Lesso…
NativeAmazingTalker · United States
NYU Master in Edu Comm.
NativePreply · China
Experienced native Chineses tutor from Beijing, Standard mandarin, 📕Have 3 years teaching experience. 🎓Studied in the United States for five years
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Adults only｜Nuanced Expression
Teaches A2–C2
NativePreply · China
Learning Chinese ,making friends, share happiness together!
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
🗣 Conversational German
Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · China
✅ Verified ✅ 12-Year Mandarin Teacher ✅ Speak in 3 Days ✅ Beginner-Friendly ❤️ Mandarin Proficiency Certificate ❤️ Bachelor’s Degree ❤️ Teaching Qualification
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 TRKI-II B2 | Russian Travel
Teaches A2–C2
NativePreply · China
Unlock the Beauty of Chinese Language with a Passionate and Experienced Teacher!
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Conversation|Oral|Adults｜HSK
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
☀️Beginner-Friendly |🌙 Custom Courses | 💼Business Chinese |📖 HSK & Oral Test Prep | 📞Professional Pronunciation Correction | 📚Daily Conversation | Traditional…
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Vocab Expert 🎉 Time to Talk!
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
🥇 Certified CTCSOL Teacher | 🗣️ From Beginner to Fluent | 📘 HSK Exam Preparation| 💼 Business Chinese | 🎒 Engaging Chinese for Kids
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
🎓 French | Beginners 🎈
Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · China
With7 years certified chinese tutor to learn chinese and dicuss together the adventure trip of a spanish translator that working in Africa.
AmazingTalker · South Korea
🎓 3 yrs Experience | Conversat
Teaches A2
NativePreply · China
🫵Customized Chinese Classes |✊Interactive&Encouraging Lessons |🎯Beginner-Friendly | 👩🏻🏫Pronunciation Expert |✨Business Chinese Conversations✈️
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($13), while Tusclases / FindTutors offers the most choice (2,320 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| AmazingTalker | 315 | $21 | $14–$28 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| italki | 235 | $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 | 73 | $34 | $27–$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.
China1,751 / 4,632Taiwan262 / 4,632South Korea27 / 4,632
Japan26 / 4,632United States16 / 4,632Vietnam13 / 4,632Hong Kong SAR China12 / 4,632
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Updated September 28, 2026
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