8,301 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $18 at the median, across the 8,301 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $12 and $25 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $1.27. Native speakers charge a median of $18 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
3,112 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · China
Beginner & Conversation |📚 Structured Learning | 💼 Business Chinese | 🏅Level 1 Mandarin
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
FUN&EASY CHINESE LEARNING
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
💬Get you speaking Chinese-from daily chats to business talks❤️10yrs kids ministry🌍10yrs in intl biz📚3 yrs tutor💡CTCSOL certified
Nativeitalki · China
✅Native Mandarin Tutor | Fluent English | Beginner friendly | UK & USA students | Custom notes
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Conversation|HSK|Children (6-11)
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
8 Years of Teaching Experience | 15-Year Financial Industry Trainer | Senior Etiquette Trainer|🌟 HSK 1-6 🌟Business Chinese 🌟Pronunciation Correction 🌟 Daily Co…
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
Nativeitalki · China
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
7-Yr Bilingual JHU master👍
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
√ Rich experience in online teaching √ unique teaching methods for beginners and those with inaccurate pronunciation √ Classes are relaxed and enjoyable √ HSK/…
Nativeitalki · China
Adults, Conversational Chinese, Everyday Chinese, Pronunciation & Tones
Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🗣️ Zero → Confident Speaker
Teaches A1–C2
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 · China
Certified Tutor🌱Daily Conversation💼Real Business Scenes📚HSK✈️Travel🌍Beginner-friendly
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Kids&Adult🐾Oral🐾business
Teaches A1–B1
NativePreply · China
Certified Chinese Tutor，Standard Simplified Chinese，Speaking, HSK，Business Chinese
Nativeitalki · China
No More Fear of Speaking| Adult Conversational Chinese| Chinese Heritage Teens Tutoring HSK IGCSE
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Japan
MA degree in Japanese
Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · China
👩🏻🎓Certified Chinese tutor trained by BLCU professors, 3+ years, 1000+ immersive global lessons🌍 🎵Enjoys vocals, Erhu, bamboo flute, travel and art ✅YCT, HSK,…
Nativeitalki · China
A certified Chinese tutor with 3 years teaching and 5 years work experience in foreign enterprises.
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🔥Immersive classroom
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
🎙️ Broadcast-Quality Pronunciation | 🎯 Tailored Lessons | 📝 HSK Prep | 💼 Business Chinese | 🎭 Scenario Learning
Nativeitalki · China
Beginners, HSK & YCT exam preparation, oral Chinese, and fun Chinese lessons for kids.
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · France
BAC HSK All levels
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Native Mandarin & Teochew Teacher | Daily & Business Chinese
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AmazingTalker is both the cheapest (median $12) and the biggest (2,954 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 | 2,954 | $12 | $6.60–$20 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 2,324 | $22 | $17–$26 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| italki | 1,194 | $20 | $15–$27 | 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 | 511 | $18 | $13–$24 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Cafetalk | 192 | $13 | $9.51–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Apprentus | 136 | $33 | $25–$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 | 27 | $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.
China4,620 / 8,301
Taiwan696 / 8,301
Hong Kong SAR China92 / 8,301
South Korea55 / 8,301Japan53 / 8,301
Malaysia47 / 8,301
United States34 / 8,301
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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 October 1, 2026
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