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.
482 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativePreply · China
BEGINNER FRIENDLY📍Certified CTCSOL📍SUPER patient & passionate 📍Building Strong Listening & Speaking Skills📍Speak Chinese confidently & frequently ✅Business 💼 ✅…
Nativeitalki · China
Every little bit you say helps you make progress
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · China
Do you like traveling? Do you want to travel to China in the future? So let’s find out in advance. Using specialized teaching materials, of course, if you have…
AmazingTalker · South Korea
🐥Daily Talk｜💪Boost｜🎯Speech
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
🌲Chinese class in the disguise of chat class🌲practical for travel, hobby, life, culture, accent-improving 🌲an enthusiastic French &Japanese learner
Nativeitalki · China
Beginner friendly/HSK/Business Chinese/Travel/Correct pronunciation/Kids and adults courses.
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.
NativeCafetalk · Taiwan
【CEFR B1中級対象】海外旅行・出張をテーマに、英検2級・DET・TOEICの中高階対策を50分間でディープに攻略。即興スピーキングとメールのリアルタイム添削で、「長い文章 が話せない」をスッキリ解消します！
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Optometry&Mandarin Teacher
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
🎓3+ yrs elite teaching📜 4 yrs Chinese research🌍10 yrs language logic study✅ Zero-basis to advanced✅YCT/HSK tutor✅Business/travel/culture/oral/hobby-focused✅ Su…
Nativeitalki · China
Fun & Multilingual Chinese Tutor | World Traveler & Photographer
Teaches A2–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
10Yrs Exp🥇Traveling Phrases
Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · China
🌟10 Years of Chinese Teaching Experience/🏆HSK1-6/👧Chinese for Adults&Kids /Daily Speaking/Business Chinese/Travel Chinese🌏Easy&Funny&Personalized&Efficient | H…
Nativeitalki · China
Certified Teacher with 2+ Years of Teaching Experience|Chinese Announcer at the World's Best Airline
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
5-star U.S Ivy League teacher
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
IPA Certified Senior Teacher ● Medical Chinese (4 years of working experience with medical staff in Saudi Arabia) ● Chinese History ● Chinese Literature● HSK 1…
Nativeitalki · China
🌟Daily Conversation Chinese| HSK/YCT Exam Preparation | Travel Chinese
Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
4000h+Speaking Chinese is fun
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Make learning Chinese as fun as traveling!
Nativeitalki · China
a digital nomad traveling around the world
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🌻🌻5yrs+exp .Kids
NativePreply · China
6 years of TCFL teaching experience| Passionate about cross-cultural communication |adult beginners.teenagers.children| international trade | Energetic | Begin…
Nativeitalki · China
🌟 More than Chinese — understand 🏯 culture & history, speak 🗣 like a native with perfect tones
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
read/write/sinology
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
✅Beginner To Advanced |📚 HSK| 🌏 Culture & History | ✨Real-Life Expressions |✈️ Practical Travel Language | 🗣️Practical Chinese for adults
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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 / 4,632South Korea27 / 4,632
Japan26 / 4,632
United States16 / 4,632
Vietnam13 / 4,632
Hong Kong SAR China12 / 4,632
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Updated September 28, 2026
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