8,163 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $18 at the median, across the 8,163 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $12 and $25 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $1.10. Native speakers charge a median of $18 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
2,683 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · China
Tutor Chinese Mandarin for all levels
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Doctoral Degree| Zero-basis Quick Start and Application| Certified Teaching| Experience in Teaching Children|Focused on Oral English| HSK| YCT| Patient and fri…
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Conversation, HSK & Basics!
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
CTCSOL teacher 🥇/ Mandarin & Cantonese⭐️ /Business Chinese/HSK/Conversation/Children Chinese 🌼
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Certified Chinese Teacher / Master's in Chinese International Education / 7 Years of Teaching Experience / All Levels (HSK1-6) / Teaching Experience in Cambodi…
NativeAmazingTalker · China
HSK｜YCT ｜Learning Through Fun
Chinese (China) · likely · 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.
Nativeitalki · China
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
🎓Master's in International Chinese Education |🏅CTCSOL Certified Tutor with 5+ Years of Experience |📚HSK·YCT·Business Chinese |👩🏻🏫4 Years as a Confucius Instit…
NativeAmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Business|General English
Teaches B1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Professional Bilingual Chinese Teacher/20 Years of Experience
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
👩🏫 Adult Beginners Welcome — speak Mandarin from lesson one | 🗣️ Conversation & Pronunciation | 🛫 Travel Chinese | 💼 Business | 📖 HSK | CTCSOL Certified |Tail…
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Children😀Adults😀
Teaches B2
Nativeitalki · China
Real conversation with real structure | Personalized & HSK-aligned
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Stop Memorizing Phrases | Sentence-Building with English Logic | Mandarin Tutor | Business & HSK3.0 | Beginner Friendly
NativeAmazingTalker · China
HSK | YCT | BCT | HSKK
Teaches A2–B2
Nativeitalki · China
Chinese teacher with years of experience
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
🎯 School Chinese from Foundation to Advanced | Curriculum Support & YCT/HSK | Adult Conversation & Business Chinese | 3,000+ Lessons | CTCSOL
NativeAmazingTalker · China
✨Master Chinese Conversation
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
✅Certified CTCSOL Teacher✅Doctoral degree with over 10 years experience ✅HSK✅YCT✅Oral Chinese✅Busine
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Business Chinese | Learn Chinese Like Chatting | HSK & Daily Chinese | Learn Chinese at Your Pace｜Friendly & Patient Private Tutor
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Teacher like a friend~~~🌼
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
IGCSE / HSK/ YCT/ Business Chinese/Conversational Chinese/ Customized Mandarin courses
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
✨Enjoy fun & relaxing Chinese classes✨ 🎙️Standard clear pronunciation ⭐Suitable for absolute beginners 🌱Real‑life practical teaching 📚Systematic HSK 1‑6 course…
NativeAmazingTalker · China
taught over 1500 classes
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
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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 | 1,056 | $20 | $15–$26 | 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.
China4,526 / 8,163Taiwan678 / 8,163Hong Kong SAR China90 / 8,163
South Korea54 / 8,163
Japan49 / 8,163
Malaysia43 / 8,163
United States31 / 8,163
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Updated October 1, 2026
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