9,167 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $18 at the median, across the 9,167 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $11 and $25 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $2.20. Native speakers charge a median of $17 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
1,398 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · China
A Chinese teacher with some programming knowledge.一个懂点编程的中文老师
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
Nativeitalki · Macao SAR China
🌟 Certified Mandarin Tutor 🥇 Helping Beginners & Intermediates Express Their Vibe with Confidence
Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · China
4+ Years Mandarin Expert: Turn You Into a Confident Chinese Speaker!
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
italki · Afghanistan
I have written over 10 books here👇 https://www.scribedbysabera.com/products/litaliano-per-te-a1-a2
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
拥有超过5年经验的普通话认证教师
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · China
🎓Certified Chinese Tutor|Systematic Knowledge Integration🌎Beginners|HSK Prep|Business|Travel
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
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
Nativeitalki · Australia
A professional Mandarin teacher with 6 years experience
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
14years experience lecture teacher with certificate 12年教学经验的大学讲师，有汉办国际汉语教师证书（编号T202250120693，普通话一级乙等
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
International teaching experience | Teaching in EN & FR | Language lover ✨
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Malaysia
Passionate and Friendly Teacher. Lets Learn Language Together :)
Chinese (Malaysia) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · China
Standard mandarin, with translation experience of more than 20 years 拥有二十多年翻译经验，普通话标准
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · China
🎓 MA in Teaching Chinese | UK QTS | Qualified Mandarin Teacher
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Certified CTCSOL teacher with over 7 years experience
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Beginner friendly/HSK/Business Chinese/Travel/Correct pronunciation/Kids and adults courses.
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
a digital nomad traveling around the world
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
5 years experience, focusing on daily authentic Chinese (zero-based), HSK & study-abroad prep.
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
HSK / YCT / Kids Chinese / Daily Conversation / Travel Chinese / Mandarin Tutor
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · China
🧡Beginner-Friendly|🎯Practical & Daily Chinese|🌟Culture Immersion|🎓Master’s Degree
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
⭐Beginners Welcome 🎯10 years Exp| Structured |👩ENFJ 🗣️multilingual🧑⚕️ Medical🧒Heritage
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
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AmazingTalker is both the cheapest (median $9.24) and the biggest (3,467 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 | 3,467 | $9.24 | $6.60–$20 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 2,379 | $21 | $17–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| italki | 1,398 | $20 | $15–$28 | 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 | 557 | $18 | $14–$23 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Cafetalk | 209 | $13 | $9.47–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Apprentus | 151 | $33 | $26–$42 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Verbling | 43 | $30 | $25–$41 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 37 | $55 | $45–$60 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 31 | $61 | $50–$80 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Engoo | 20 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| LanguaTalk | 6 | $33 | $32–$39 | 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.
China5,307 / 9,167
Taiwan730 / 9,167
Hong Kong SAR China103 / 9,167
South Korea59 / 9,167
Japan53 / 9,167Malaysia50 / 9,167
United States42 / 9,167
Canada27 / 9,167SpeakDuo 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 November 12, 2026
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