8,596 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $18 at the median, across the 8,596 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $12 and $25 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $2.20. Native speakers charge a median of $18 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
3,007 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🥇Intermediate🎖IELTS
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Master Chinese | Basic Level
Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
"Master Chinese: Kids & Adults
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
🍀Basic Conversation
Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
🎈Conversation🎈Aussie trip help
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Native speakers
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
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NativeAmazingTalker · China
🥇Children's conversation🐼
Teaches A1–B1
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🥇專精成人中文🌟商業中文🔥中文會話
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Speaking 😃 reading 😀
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
GASKT exam preparation🌈 HSK
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
兒童 (4-11)|會話|成人
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Pronunciation; Adult ; Child
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Native speakers
Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Beginner|Basic|Conversation
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
寫作|兒童 (4-11)|幼兒 (3-5)
Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🏆10+yrs of exp💥TESOL
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Quickly and easily
Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
GAPSK Pinyin conversation HSK
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
daily conversations|interview
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🗣️ Conversation & Speaking
Teaches A2
AmazingTalker · India
🗣 Basic & Conversational Chine
Teaches A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎓 Chinese for Beginner
Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 Advanced Chinese Teacher | B
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2
AmazingTalker · Philippines
🎓 Business Chinese | Oral 🗣
Teaches A2
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AmazingTalker is both the cheapest (median $12) and the biggest (3,007 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 | 3,007 | $12 | $6.60–$20 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 2,328 | $21 | $17–$26 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| italki | 1,419 | $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 | 520 | $18 | $13–$23 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Cafetalk | 194 | $13 | $9.56–$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 | 29 | $60 | $49–$78 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 28 | $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.
China4,855 / 8,596Taiwan720 / 8,596Hong Kong SAR China95 / 8,596
South Korea55 / 8,596
Japan54 / 8,596
Malaysia50 / 8,596
United States40 / 8,596
Canada24 / 8,596SpeakDuo 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 October 3, 2026
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