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
🏅Certified tutor with 3 years of experience ✅Beginner friendly ✅ HSK//Oral expression/Business/YCT
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Daily Chinese🔥HSK🔥Business
Teaches A1–B1
NativePreply · Taiwan
Practical Conversation, Business Chinese & Culture | From Daily Life to Classical Literature
Nativeitalki · China
Qualified Mandarin teacher with 6+ years experience in HSK, Business Chinese, and Conversation
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Conversation|Beginner|Hobby
Teaches A1–B2
NativePreply · China
NY Attorney Teaching Mandarin | Business Chinese for Professionals& HSK | Travel Chinese | Legal Chinese for International Lawyers
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
Nativeitalki · China
🌈2000+hours🌈Beginner Friendly🌈For Adult🌈Systematic Instruction🌈Business Chinese🌈Conversational
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Conversation/Beginners entry
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Professional with over 10 years in Japanese companies | Business Chinese & Trade Practices | Apparel Terminology | Shanghai Dialect Support | Beginner Friendly
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
👑 3 years teaching experience👑👑good at teaching children& Adults' Oral (Daily/Business)
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
10ish yrs teaching experiences
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Chinese Teacher with Translation Experience
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
✅ Certificato CTCSOL | 📚 5 Anni di Esperienza | 🌍 Bilingue Inglese/Italiano | 🎯 Preparazione HSK
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Children (6-11)|Conversation|Kids (3-5)
NativePreply · China
📕 Beginner Chinese | 💼 Business Chinese | 💬 Conversational Chinese | 📝 HSK Tutoring | 🤝 Business Culture 🧘 Patient, 📋 Structured, ✨ Motivational
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
5 Years' Teaching Experience in Both Chinese and English & 3 Years' Translation Experience
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🗣 Oral English | Adults
NativePreply · China
🌟Quick Start for Chinese 🌟HSK & YCT 🌟Adult & Child Teaching 🌟Business Chinese 🌟Focus on practical Chinese language teaching. Teaching is not just one-way outpu…
Nativeitalki · China
A professional teacher who can walk you through to an effortlessly and structured learning
Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 Senior History Teacher | Bus
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2
NativePreply · China
🌟3+ years teaching experience❣️For Beginners 🌎Daily Practical Chinese🧳Business Chinese👩🏼🎓Master real Chinese in a relaxing & fun way
Nativeitalki · Canada
i人但是平平无奇的多语种唠嗑小天才 Certified Tutor | MA Applied Linguistics
Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Everyday Communication
Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A2
NativePreply · China
🏛️ University Chinese Teacher | 🎓 Bachelor's in Education 🎓 Master's in Linguistics 📚 10 Years of Teaching Experience | 👥 Focused on Adults and Children: HSK P…
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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 / 8,301Canada24 / 8,301SpeakDuo 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 October 1, 2026
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