7,941 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $18 at the median, across the 7,941 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $12 and $25 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $1.10. Native speakers charge a median of $18 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
2,606 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativePreply · China
9️⃣+ Years in North America | Trilingual in Mandarin, English & French 🇨🇳🇨🇦🇫🇷 | 2️⃣+ Years HSK & YCT Coaching Experience📖 | Relaxed & Customizable Lessons ✅ |…
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
중국어 1:1 수업｜어린이 중국어 ｜여행중국어｜TSC｜Hsk💗
Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🥂Immersive🥂lively🥂Enjoyable
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
✅5 years Certified Mandarin Teacher | 🗽🇵🇷 🇺🇸 🇨🇳 teaching Experience | ✨HSK Examiner |💫 Fun, Practical & Results-Driven
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Experienced, enthusiastic and patient Chinese and Cantonese tutor with teaching hours 2000+
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 Natural spelling, IELTS
Teaches A1–A2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativePreply · China
🌟Certified Chinese Tutor/Immersive Chinese Classes with Minimal English/Real-Life Conversations/ALL levels/Systematic & Customized Courses/HSK/Travel
Nativeitalki · China
CTCSOL & PGCE Qualified | Effective Chinese Learning for All Levels
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
✅New teacher discount
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Certified Native Chinese Tutor｜Kids & Adults, HSK/YCT, Daily, Business & Travel Chinese, Custom Lessons
Nativeitalki · China
✨ Helping you understand modern China | Real-life Mandarin & culture | Certified Chinese Teacher
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Daily Talk🎈KET/PET
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
🍀Advanced Certified International Chinese Teacher 🍀English Translation Major ( friendly to beginners ) 🍀Years of International Trade & Foreign Company Experien…
Nativeitalki · China
12-Year Language Foundation Teacher | Interactive & Practical Classes |
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
📝 Chinese Test Prep | Oral
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Professional Mandarin Tutor for Adults | HSK, Business & Daily Conversation
Nativeitalki · China
🎯 Stop Memorizing — Start Speaking Chinese!🌟 Experienced & Multilingual Tutor 😊
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Convo|Hobby|Academic study
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
•Say goodbye to silent Chinese, Low-pressure encouraging classes .Business Chinese.Daily Conversations . Travel Chinese. Specialize in HSK Levels 1-6 • Lessons…
Nativeitalki · China
✅Native Mandarin Tutor | Fluent English | Beginner friendly | UK & USA students | Custom notes
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎈"Kids & Adults Chinese😊
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Certified Mandarin Tutor Beginner Mandarin, HSK Exam Prep, Daily & Business Chinese
Nativeitalki · China
2000+ teaching hours & Master's in Chinese Language and Literature & Confucius Institute certified.
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Spoken Chinese Fast Track
Teaches A1–C2
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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 |
| Preply | 869 | $24 | $18–$34 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| italki | 834 | $20 | $15–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 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.
China4,346 / 7,941
Taiwan656 / 7,941
Hong Kong SAR China86 / 7,941
South Korea54 / 7,941
Japan48 / 7,941
Malaysia38 / 7,941
United States31 / 7,941
Canada22 / 7,941SpeakDuo 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 September 30, 2026
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