7,342 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $18 at the median, across the 7,342 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.
3,567 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativePreply · China
Professional Mandarin Tutor | Beginner-friendly | HSK Coaching 3 years of online teaching experience Your go-to guide for oral Chinese growth with companion-st…
Nativeitalki · Malaysia
CTCSOL Certified | Master’s Student in TCSL | Beginner–Intermediate Mandarin | Conversation Practice
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
👂Listening&speaking|pronuncia
Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · Taiwan
✨Certified teacher🌱Beginner Friendly!🌱 Patient & Encouraging 🌿 Let's grow your Chinese, one conversation at a time. 🌳
Nativeitalki · China
拥有15年钢琴教龄的高校教师，上海话是我的母语，上海话教学比任何人都接地气，更专业。同时能使用一级甲等水平的普通话和简单的英语口语进行交流。欢迎您走进我的课堂，了解上海这座国际大都市的文化和旅游潮玩。
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Real life Mandarin!🎯
Teaches A2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativePreply · Taiwan
Practical Chinese Conversation; No Problem for Complete Beginners!
Nativeitalki · China
Certified Chinese Teacher Helping You Make Steady Progress
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Conv. | Biz | HSK | PSC
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
6+ years experience in education industry, provide tailored lesson in HSK, YCT, business Chinese, conversation Chinese
Nativeitalki · China
🔥Let’s speak real Chinese from Day 1🔥 多语学习+法学背景的专业中文老师，零基础轻松通关HSK！
Teaches A1–C1
AmazingTalker · Japan
作為大學老師有三十多年的教學經驗。可以用中文解釋
Teaches B1–C2
NativePreply · China
10 Years of Teaching Experience | Broadcasting and Hosting Major | Professional Mandarin Pronunciation Teaching | Recitation Enthusiast | HSK 1-6 | YCT for Kid…
Nativeitalki · Taiwan
🇹🇼 MOE-Certified Mandarin Teacher | TESOL Holder | Fun, Clear, Real-World Learning!
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Conversation |Beginner |Child
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
5 Years of Chinese Teaching|Relaxed Conversations to Learn Chinese | Specialized in teaching beginners🤝 | Chinese for Children | Adult Everyday Conversations |…
Nativeitalki · Taiwan
5 years Professional online Mandarine/Calligraphy Teacher
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Daily Conversation, Exams
NativePreply · China
Learn Chinese with Ease through Fun Conversations | 3 Years of Teaching Experience | Kids' Chinese | Everyday Conversations for Adults | Travel✈ | Friendly for…
Nativeitalki · China
CTCSOL认证教师，擅长0基础，拥有多年商务沟通实战经验
Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Learn Chinese easily
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Approved tutor with 5 years experience
Nativeitalki · China
CTCSOL certified Chinese teacher with 8 years of teaching experience.
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
P1-P6 Chinese subject guidance
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 | 325 | $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 | 93 | $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.
China3,875 / 7,342Taiwan621 / 7,342
Hong Kong SAR China80 / 7,342
South Korea53 / 7,342Japan45 / 7,342Malaysia29 / 7,342
United States28 / 7,342
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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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