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
Institutional tutor with 3,000+ teaching hours|Master of Chinese Literature with 3 books published
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
💫 Relaxed Conversational Class
Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · China
6+ years experience in education industry, provide tailored lesson in HSK, YCT, business Chinese, conversation Chinese
Nativeitalki · China
💖Beginner friendly(Fluent in English) 🗣️ Speaking Coach ✅ Travel ✅ Business 🎉 Cantonese Native
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
🍎Conversation🍏Interview
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
5 Years of Chinese Teaching|Relaxed Conversations to Learn Chinese | Specialized in teaching beginners🤝 | Chinese for Children | Adult Everyday Conversations |…
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
Nativeitalki · China
💕Zara 📸 1V1 Customized Chinese🌈Oral English Rapid Learning 🌟 Solution provider of Chinese origin
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Kids(3-5)Children(6-11)Audit
Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · China
🔹 10-Year Experienced Native Tutor 🔹 Preply verified tutor 🔹 CTCSOL Certified 🔹 Mandarin Level 2A 🔹 master Kids/Adults Mandarin 🔹 Business and functional Chine…
Nativeitalki · China
CTCSOL Certified Chinese Teacher | Business Chinese, HSK & Speaking | 3000+ Lessons
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
❤️ Child、teenagers、adult
Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · China
(Children & Adults | Beginners | YCT | HSK | Business Chinese | Spoken Chinese | Passionate and patient) 10 years’ teaching experience – learn Chinese in a rel…
Nativeitalki · China
Certified Mandarin Teacher with Over 10 Years of Teaching Experience
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
oral English+Communication
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
▶Professional Tutor with a Master’s in Chinese Linguistics ▶Beginner-friendly (10+)| All levels | HSK1–6 | Business Chinese | Speaking & Listening
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
📍【实战导向】【文化沉浸】100+学生经验|英/日辅助|从点餐到交谈的实用中文 翻译成英文
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Conversation|Business|Test preparation
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Certified Native Chinese Tutor｜Kids & Adults, HSK/YCT, Daily, Business & Travel Chinese, Custom Lessons
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
🌈Beginner Specialist ✅Survival Chinese ✅HSK ✅Conversation & Pronunciation ✅Travel&Business Chinese
Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓Exams | 🌍 Travel | 💼 Business
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
🍀Advanced Certified International Chinese Teacher 🍀English Translation Major ( friendly to beginners ) 🍀Years of International Trade & Foreign Company Experien…
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
🏆 CTCSOL-Certified Chinese Teacher | All Ages | HSK | Speaking | Business Chinese
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Conversation| YCT |HSK
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
NativePreply · China
Empathy|Patience|Non-textbook teaching | Authentic Chinese conversation: Daily life / Business / Culture / Life
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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 / 8,301Taiwan696 / 8,301
Hong Kong SAR China92 / 8,301
South Korea55 / 8,301
Japan53 / 8,301
Malaysia47 / 8,301
United States34 / 8,301
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How we collect this data
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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