7,433 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $18 at the median, across the 7,433 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $11 and $25 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $1.10. Native speakers charge a median of $16 per hour, versus $21 for non-native tutors.
2,270 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
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My lessons are suitable for both adults and children, whether they are complete beginners or looking to improve their Chinese
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Kids & Adults｜Talk｜Grammar
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Master Chinese Tones & Grammar； Certified Bilingual Chinese Teacher； Beginners Friendly； For Kids, Teens and Adults；
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Chinese tutor providing lessons for children of all ages
NativeAmazingTalker · China
OralPicture Books|Gapsk
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Native‑speaking Chinese Tutor for authentic oral‑practice, suitable for beginner adults and children
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
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Trilingual tutor with 5 years’ experience offering private Mandarin lessons for children and adults in online.
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Conversation｜TOPIK｜Grammar
Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · China
💖Chinese Tutor for Kids (4-18): 8+ Years Experience (Bali/Abu Dhabi/Lingo***) — Let's Make Learning FUN !
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Chinese to children, native speaker, Edinburgh, hybrid, remote
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Study Abroad/Working Holiday
Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · China
Follow a senior teacher to learn authentic Chinese
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I am a native Chinese who can teach children, teenagers and adults Chinese, looking forward to share Chinese with everyone.
NativeAmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
🎈Fun English learning 🌟
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Grammar and conversation courses for adults and children! (LGBTQ+ friendly)
FindTutors
Native Chinese tutor offering private Chinese lessons for children and adults
NativeAmazingTalker · China
✨Mandarin from A to Z
Teaches A2
NativePreply · Taiwan
🚀 Fun & Practical Mandarin for Kids and Adults | ☕ Patient Native Teacher | 🗣️ Speak with Confidence!
FindTutors
Mandarin teacher providing lesson for children and adult
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Speak English and Chinese
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
✅Native Chinese speaker|Fluent English|11 Years of experience ✅Kids:Pinyin, Character|Reading & Writing|Oral dalogue ✅Adults:Spoken practice|Daily conversation…
Tusclasesparticulares
Profesora de chino certificado para niños y adultos de nivel A0-C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
幼小/成人/商務/中高級/YCT/HSK
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
✅ Certified Mandarin Coach/Chinese Tutorial for the New Semester ✅3 Years of Chinese Teaching Experience ✅HSK Prep & Beginner Specialist| Chinese Courses for A…
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AmazingTalker is both the cheapest (median $12) and the biggest (2,915 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 | 2,915 | $12 | $6.60–$20 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| 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 |
| italki | 374 | $18 | $15–$25 | 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 | 135 | $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 | 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.
China3,917 / 7,433Taiwan625 / 7,433Hong Kong SAR China80 / 7,433
South Korea53 / 7,433
Japan45 / 7,433
Malaysia29 / 7,433
United States28 / 7,433
Canada19 / 7,433SpeakDuo 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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Updated September 29, 2026
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