7,433 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $18 at the median, across the 7,433 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.
2,825 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeClassgap · China
Beijinger, Oral Chinese, Travel Chinese, HSK, Bussines Chinese and Chinese Culture.
Teaches A1–C2
Nachhilfeunterricht
Native Chinese Tutor | Business & Everyday Mandarin
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · China
Experience authentic Chinese culture and learn Chinese through fun‑filled conversations.
Apprentus
Confident Chinese Oral Skills with an International Business Mentor
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Conversation|Business
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeVerbling · Taiwan
Teaches A2–C1
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativePreply · China
10+ Years - Full-Time Professional - HSK - Subject - Business - Conversation - Customized Course
Nativeitalki · China
Personalized ｜ HSK ｜ Kids & Teens ｜ Business &Travel Chinese ｜ Practical & Daily｜Patient Native
Teaches A1–C1
Classgap · Spain
Teaches A1–A2
Nachhilfepro
Chinesischleherin-Kinder, Jugendliche, Erwachsene Chinesisch / Alltagschinesisch & Business-Chinesisch / HSK-Vorbereitung
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Cafetalk · Japan
台湾旅行がもっと安心で楽しくなる30分 旅行でよく使う中国語や現地で役立つコミュニケーション、旅行前の疑問や不安を解消します。
Apprentus
Mandarin Chinese (16 years of experience) | All ages | HSK & university | Business & Everyday Chinese | 500+ satisfied students
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Conversation|Beginner|Travel
Teaches A1–C2
NativeVerbling · China
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Shanghai TOP International School+Alibaba+Trip.com Tech&MKT Experience | Real life mandarin 💼 Business Chinese expert ✈️ Travel 🥳Kids FUN and ENGAGING Lessons|…
Nativeitalki · China
🥇 Certified💫Daily Life Coach🌟Business Chinese Specialist💫4 Years Experience🌟Bilingual (En&Cn）
Teaches A1–C2
Nachhilfepro
Chinese online with a native speaker! Business, tourism & more, 598 positive reviews
Teaches A1–C2
NativeClassgap · China
Hello! I am Luna, a native Mandarin speaker from Beijing, China.
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · China
Carefree, just talk! 不用担心语法和词汇，畅所欲言！
Apprentus
Tailor-made Chinese lessons with a native speaker, a graduate of KU Leuven (All levels / Business)
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
🌸Master Daily Conversation🗣️
Teaches A1–C2
NativeVerbling · China
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Certified tutor with 10 years of experience, specialized in AP and HSK Test.
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
⭐ 5yrs certified teacher|Zero-Beginner Friendly |Travel /HSK Prep|Bilingual (English/Chinese）
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 | 374 | $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 | 135 | $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 | 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.
China3,917 / 7,433Taiwan625 / 7,433
Hong Kong SAR China80 / 7,433
South Korea53 / 7,433Japan45 / 7,433
Malaysia29 / 7,433
United States28 / 7,433
Canada19 / 7,433SpeakDuo 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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