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.
465 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Five-year teaching experience
Teaches A1–C2
NativeVerbling · Taiwan
Teaches A2–C1
NativePreply · China
Certified Mandarin Teacher | Standard Pronunciation & Real-Life Chinese
Nativeitalki · China
🌟 More than Chinese — understand 🏯 culture & history, speak 🗣 like a native with perfect tones
Teaches A1–C2
Voscours
Prof du Chinois expérimentée et sans accent pour tous les niveaux
Cafetalk · Japan
初心者、受験者、学び直したい人、みんなにオススメ！ 英語を身につけながら、好きな洋楽を聴きながら、一石二鳥！好きな歌から文法、そして発音を磨く、テキストとは違って、曲のニュアンスからの英語表現と生きた英語を学べます。楽しく歌っているうちに身につけられます。
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NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
臺師大畢 兒童中文 聽說讀寫
Teaches A2
NativeVerbling · China
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
🔥3+ years of Chinese teaching experience 🏆Professional +standard pronunciation | 🤝Beginner friendly |🎉Coversation |📚 HSK1-6 |🌏Business Chinese|🎄Customized cour…
Nativeitalki · China
🌍Over 4 years in global exchanges, 🐼expert in Chinese history and culture,😎 clear pronunciation.
Teaches A1–C2
FindTutors
Mandarin lessons for beginners and intermediate students with speaking practice, pronunciation support and HSK preparation.
Cafetalk · Japan
日本人がつまづきやすいポイントを日本人講師が丁寧に指導します。必ずクリアできます！あなたのペースに合わせてじっくり根気強く教えます
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
TOP 1 Awesome Teacher
Teaches A1–C2
Verbling · China
Teaches A1–C1
NativePreply · China
✨Professional teaching with teacher qualification certificate 🦋Have a Mandarin certificate to make your pronunciation more accurate ✨Business Chinese teaching…
Nativeitalki · China
10 Years as Professional Broadcaster + 6 Years in Mandarin Instruction
Teaches A1–C2
FindTutors
Chinese tutor for beginners, fun online lessons in pronunciation.
NativeAmazingTalker · China
啟蒙🍓 進階🍓 拼音🍓GAPSK幼稚園「卓越」🍓成人普通話
Teaches A1–C2
NativeVerbling · China
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
✅Beginner-friendly ✅Pinyin course✅pronunciation correction ✅ HSK Courses & Exam Prep ✅Homework tutoring ✅Fun Theme-Based Lessons for Kids✅YCT ✅Certificated Chi…
Nativeitalki · China
✅Native Mandarin Tutor | Fluent English | Beginner friendly | UK & USA students | Custom notes
Teaches A1–C2
Voscours
Chinese language teacher with one year of experience in teaching children who is personable and good at pronunciation correction.
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Kids | Pronunciation
Teaches A1–C2
NativeVerbling · China
Teaches A1–B2
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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 / 4,632
South Korea27 / 4,632Japan26 / 4,632
United States16 / 4,632
Vietnam13 / 4,632
Hong Kong SAR China12 / 4,632
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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 28, 2026
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