4,919 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 4,919 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.
1,304 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🔥JLPT N5 Basic Japanese
Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · China
Accredited tutor with 33 years of teaching experience
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 7 yrs | JHU Master 🔔(Top 20)
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
New Year Benefits · Kick Off Your Learning Journey!Loved by Students 🌟 Top-Rated Chinese Teacher | Flexible & Time-Zone-Unrestricted! ✅ Beginners to Advanced |…
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Chinese for Children & Adults
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
🏆 10 Years of Chinese Teaching | HSK 1-6 📚 | 🎒 YCT for Kids | Daily Conversations for Adults | Travel ✈ | Beginner-Friendly 🤝 | Patient & Customized 🎯 Clear, F…
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativeAmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
HSK | PSC | Business
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
🍃Quick Oral Chinese🍃Custom Courses for Adults & Kids🍃10 years of teaching experience🍃Beginners welcome, speak without fear
AmazingTalker · South Korea
🏠Qingdao 5Yrs✨14Yrs KidsExpert
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
🎓 Master's in Journalism and Communication | 🏆 Multilingual Teacher in Chinese, Korean, English, and Cantonese | 🔥 Years of Teaching Experience for Kids👶 and A…
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🌈Oral🌹Writing⭐️reading
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
🏆 10+ Years Teaching Chinese | CTCSOL 🎓 Certified Teacher | HSK 1–6 ＆New HSK📚｜YCT for Kids＆Children’s Chinese Intro 🎒｜Daily Conversation for Adults | Travel Ch…
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 HSK 6 | Business Chinese 💼
Teaches A2
NativePreply · China
❤️3 years experience❤️ Friendly to beginner ❤️ National Putonghua(Mandarin) Certificate ❤️ Adult and children ❤️ Focus on real-life conversation❤️HSK、YCT、Pin Y…
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎈7y~adults｜Business Chinese 🎈
Teaches A1–B1
NativePreply · China
Chinese Tutor｜HSK 1‑6｜Beginners to Advanced｜Kids & Adults｜Practical Daily‑life Chinese
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Basic|Conversation|Going abroad
Teaches A1–A2
Preply · Kyrgyzstan
Beginner tutor with no experience
NativeAmazingTalker · Thailand
Native Chinese speaker
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Certified Native Chinese Teacher | MBA + Fortune 500 Background | Custom HSK/YCT/Conversation Chinese/Business Chinese Lessons – Learn Mandarin with Fun & Conf…
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Professional Mandarin Teacher
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
5 years+ experience certified tutor speaks Mandarin, Cantonese and Hakka here.
AmazingTalker · China
Master Chinese: Conversation
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Beginner-Friendly (Teaching in English & Korean) | HSK 1-6 Structured Learning & Test Preparation | Practical Daily Conversation | Friendly & Patient
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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 |
| AmazingTalker | 584 | $20 | $15–$26 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Classgap | 510 | $18 | $13–$24 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| italki | 252 | $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 | 74 | $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.
China1,947 / 4,919Taiwan317 / 4,919
Japan34 / 4,919South Korea33 / 4,919Hong Kong SAR China21 / 4,919
United States17 / 4,919
Vietnam14 / 4,919
Malaysia12 / 4,919SpeakDuo 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.
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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 29, 2026
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