7,941 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $18 at the median, across the 7,941 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.
2,606 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativePreply · China
✅ Beginner-friendly ✅ Patient & Friendly ✅ HSK ✅ Trendy Learning
Nativeitalki · China
🎯Chinese for Beginners | 💼Business Chinese | 📊Pro Economic Background | ✨Experienced Tutor
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Excellent tutor for kid/adult
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Certified tutor with 5+ years experience🌟/ Bilingual /professional Chinese/ real life conversation/ HSK support/ personalized lessons.💎
Nativeitalki · China
🏅️CTCSOL Certified Teacher ✅Beginner-friendly⬆️Take your Mandarin fluency to the next level!
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Master's Degree(Top100)
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.
NativePreply · China
✨Cheerful & Energetic|🩷Patient & Passionate|🔥3 Years of Teaching Experience|🤷♀️Children's Chinese& HSK Preparation |👄Daily Conversations |🤝Friendly for Beginn…
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Daily Speak｜Oversea Kid｜Exam
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
⭐Specializing in Beginners & Business Chinese ⭐ HSK ⭐100% Customized Lessons ⭐ Fun-Focused Teaching ⭐ Extremely Patient & Friendly
Nativeitalki · China
Beginner-Friendly | HSK Mastery |Master Listening & Speaking & Read with Confidence
Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🌸 School-Aligned Tutoring
Teaches A1–B1
NativePreply · China
Certified Chinese Teacher | Speaking in 3 months, HSK results in 6
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Canada
耐心友好的中文老师
Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Daily Chinese🔥HSK🔥Business
Teaches A1–B1
NativePreply · China
🌈 Chinese Culture Expert! 🎇 Speak Fluently in No Time! 🌟 Patient and Enthusiastic, Friendly for Beginners! ❗️ Pronunciation Pro 💐 Adults & Kids & Business & HSK
Nativeitalki · Hong Kong SAR China
A Certified Teacher with high HSK pass rate
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Conversation|Beginner|Hobby
Teaches A1–B2
NativePreply · China
Over 5 years of teaching experience, with professional CTCSOL certification, extremely patient. ✅ Business Chinese ✅ Daily conversations ✅ HSK tutoring ✅ YCT ✅…
Nativeitalki · Macao SAR China
🌟 Certified Mandarin Tutor 🥇 Helping Beginners & Intermediates Express Their Vibe with Confidence
Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Conversation/Beginners entry
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Friendly & Patient Chinese Tutor | Customized Lessons for Kids & Adults | HSK, Travel & Daily Conversation Made Easy
italki · Afghanistan
I have written over 10 books here👇 https://www.scribedbysabera.com/products/litaliano-per-te-a1-a2
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
10ish yrs teaching experiences
Teaches A1–C2
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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 |
| Preply | 869 | $24 | $18–$34 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| italki | 834 | $20 | $15–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 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.
China4,346 / 7,941Taiwan656 / 7,941Hong Kong SAR China86 / 7,941
South Korea54 / 7,941
Japan48 / 7,941
Malaysia38 / 7,941
United States31 / 7,941Canada22 / 7,941SpeakDuo 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.
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 September 30, 2026
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