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.
2,502 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
FindTutors
A motivated postgrad ,have served as a Chinese teacher for both children and herders in Xinjiang.
Nativeitalki · China
认证中文教师｜普通话二甲｜3 年教学经验｜专注【华裔儿童中文】【成人发音纠正】【HSK1-5 备考】，陪你一起轻松学中文，说地道普通话✨
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
200hours exp/ pronunciation
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
📜Certified Chinese Teacher | 20+ Years of Teaching Experience | 💛Patient Instruction | ✨ Beginner-friendly | 📝HSK Preparation | 🧸YCT for Kids | 🗣Daily Conversa…
Voscours
Chinese language teacher with one year of experience in teaching children who is personable and good at pronunciation correction.
Nativeitalki · China
CTCSOL-Certified Chinese Teacher with 6+ Years in Education & Business
Teaches A1–B1
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Fun Chinese for Kids & Adults
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · Hong Kong SAR China
Tailored Cantonese/Mandarin Lessons | Helping You Master Everyday Conversations and Practical Chinese with Ease
Chinese (Hong Kong SAR China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nachhilfeunterricht
Chinesisch Unterricht für Kinder, Anfänger und Fortgeschritten
Nativeitalki · China
Easy & Effective Chinese: Master Logic, Speak Freely
Teaches A1–B1
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎉Conversational🎈All age 🎉
Teaches A2
NativePreply · China
Beijing born Native Mandarin Tutor｜💡HSK&Absolute beginners💬daily life conversation✈️Travel 💼Business Chinese👶kids-YCT📒custom made revision Notes
Nachhilfeunterricht
Chinesischlehrer erteilt Unterricht für Kinder aller Altersgruppen
Nativeitalki · China
✨over 10 years of teaching experience ✨Certified Mandarin ✨Business Chinese
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Basic|Pronunciation|Children (6-11)
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2
NativePreply · China
CTCSOL certified teacher with 7 years of teaching experience
FindTutors
Native Mandarin Teacher with International Experience | Engaging Lessons for Kids, Teens & Adults
Nativeitalki · China
🎓 Certified Chinese teacher/🎙️Native speaker/ 🗝️Beginner-friendly/📚HSK/🌟YCT/💕Conversation
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Kana | Travel | Daily | JLPT
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
✌ Bilingual Teaching in English and Chinese 🎉 3 Years of Teaching Experience | 🎙 Standard Pronunciation | 🎓 HSK Full Proficiency | 📈 Beginner Classes for Kids…
Tusclasesparticulares
Profesor de chino imparte clases a niños de todas las edades
Nativeitalki · China
🎖️CTCSOL Certified 👩🏫 5 Years of Teaching Experience👼 Children's Chinese 👨💼 Business Chinese
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
speaking|conversation
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
🏆Native Chinese Speaker✨Cheerful, Gentle, and Patient✨Specializing in Teaching Adults and Children (From Beginner to Advanced)✨Personalized Courses | Standard…
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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 / 7,941Taiwan656 / 7,941Hong 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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