7,366 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $18 at the median, across the 7,366 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.
3,578 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativePreply · China
🥇 Certified CTCSOL Teacher 💖 Chinese Lessons (Mandarin & English&Japanese) | 🗣️ From Beginner to Fluent daily conversation| 📘 HSK leve1~9 Exam Preparation |💼 B…
Nativeitalki · China
Teaches A1
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Speaking|Reading|Basic English
Teaches A2
NativePreply · China
Certified super tutor with more than 5 years of experience
Nativeitalki · China
5 years' Chinese Teacher/15+ years global business background /YCT / HSK / Daily / Travel /Business
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🥑Audio Platform Host
Teaches A1–C2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativePreply · China
15 years🏅️IPA Certified Teacher ✅Beginner friendly✅ Daily Conversation✅Business Chinese✅HSK\YCT\AP lessons Your class with me would be fun and happy.
Nativeitalki · China
Teaches A2–B1
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🤗CHINESE FOR ALL AGES 🤗
NativePreply · China
🔥Beginners-Friendly / Specialize on teaching teenagers and adult in different levels. ✅ HSK preparation/Topic-based/Interest-based/Personalized your course 🗣Bu…
Nativeitalki · China
Mandarin teacher with 10-years business experience
Teaches A1–B1
NativeAmazingTalker · United States
Business, Interview, Diction
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
🐼 A Super Patient Chinese Teacher from the Panda's Hometown💕 | Suitable for All Levels🌻 | Close to Real Life🌈 | Learn Authentic Chinese in a Fun, Conversationa…
Nativeitalki · China
母语中文教师 | 5 年 + 线上教学经验 | 1000 + 授课案例 | 平台教师资格认证 | HSK1-6 | Conversation Chinese | Beginner Chinese |
Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Mandarin learning
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Taiwan
Professional Chinese Tutor (Taiwanese Mandarin) | 5 Years & 4000+ Lessons | Semiconductor & Business | All Levels | International & Heritage Learners
Chinese (Taiwan)
Nativeitalki · China
Patient & Encouraging Mandarin Teacher | Kids & Beginners | 3000+ Lessons ✨
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
taught 5000hours+
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Canada
Jan's Chinese - Learn Chinese Through Conversations You'll Actually Enjoy
Nativeitalki · China
Real Talk Mandarin | Immersive & Interactive | 100% Tailored | Rich Materials
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Living in Canada 🇨🇦
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Unlock Your Chinese Voice! From Communication Blocks to Confident Conversations. Your Personalized Learning Path Starts Now.
Nativeitalki · China
CTCSOL Certified|A level Mandarin Certificate|Personalized Course|Fun and Relaxed Class
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Adults|Oral|Pronunciation
Teaches A1–B2
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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 | 340 | $18 | $15–$25 | 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 | 102 | $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.
China3,888 / 7,366Taiwan622 / 7,366
Hong Kong SAR China80 / 7,366
South Korea53 / 7,366
Japan45 / 7,366
Malaysia29 / 7,366United States28 / 7,366Canada18 / 7,366SpeakDuo is launching 1:1 lessons with a small group of great teachers: fair pay, no race to the bottom on price, and students who already practise speaking every day. Leave your email and we'll be in touch.
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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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