8,301 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $18 at the median, across the 8,301 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $12 and $25 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $1.27. Native speakers charge a median of $18 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
3,112 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · China
CTCSOL/Bachelor’s degree in Bilingual / 4 years of teaching experie
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
🥇Conversation/TOEIC/Test
Teaches A1–C2
Preply · Vietnam
Linguistics and Applied Linguistics Graduate in China | Learn a Language, Live a Different Life.
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
CTCSOL certified Chinese teacher with 8 years of teaching experience.
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Interesting flexible
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
GCSE Chinese Speaking Exam Conductor, U.K Certified Chinese Tutor with over 10 years of teaching experience
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
Nativeitalki · China
5 years' Chinese Teacher/15+ years global business background /YCT / HSK / Daily / Travel /Business
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Excellent tutor for kid/adult
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Five Years of Experience as a Chinese Tutor | Customized Chinese for Cultural and Business Travel | Classes in Chinese, English, and Korean
Nativeitalki · China
HSK, YCT｜800 + 课时全好评｜懂心理学｜精通商务汉语 & 少儿汉语｜中英双语教学
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Philippines
📍IELTS & TOEFL 📍English 4 ALL
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
📜Certified Chinese Teacher | 20+ Years of Teaching Experience | 💛Patient Instruction | ✨ Beginner-friendly | 📝HSK Preparation | 🧸YCT for Kids | 🗣Daily Conversa…
Nativeitalki · China
Mandarin teacher with 10-years business experience
Teaches A1–B1
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Master's Degree(Top100)
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Beginner-Friendly | Language Learning Exchange | Highly Motivational | Business Chinese | Everyday Chinese
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · China
9 years experience/CTCSOL/HSK1-9/Chinese for Professionals/IB Chinese/daily speaking💕
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Daily Speak｜Oversea Kid｜Exam
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Beijing born Native Mandarin Tutor｜💡HSK&Absolute beginners💬daily life conversation✈️Travel 💼Business Chinese👶kids-YCT📒custom made revision Notes
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Real Talk Mandarin | Immersive & Interactive | 100% Tailored | Rich Materials
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Native speaker | JLPT N3
Teaches A2
NativePreply · China
English + Japanese Support | Beginner + Business + Everyday Chinese Classes (My lessons are fun and easy to understand. Can't wait for you to book a class!)
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
A Chinese language instructor with four years of teaching experience and a professional degree
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🌸 School-Aligned Tutoring
Teaches A1–B1
NativePreply · China
From Zero to Business Proficiency: 10 Years of Experience Helping You Communicate in Authentic Chinese!
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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 | 1,194 | $20 | $15–$27 | 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.
China4,620 / 8,301Taiwan696 / 8,301
Hong Kong SAR China92 / 8,301
South Korea55 / 8,301
Japan53 / 8,301
Malaysia47 / 8,301
United States34 / 8,301
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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 October 1, 2026
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