4,632 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 4,632 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $16 and $28 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $0. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $23 for non-native tutors.
465 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativePreply · China
🌲Chinese class in the disguise of chat class🌲practical for travel, hobby, life, culture, accent-improving 🌲an enthusiastic French &Japanese learner
Nativeitalki · China
Adults, Conversational Chinese, Everyday Chinese, Pronunciation & Tones
Teaches A1–B2
FindTutors
Native Chinese speaker. Can help with speaking skills and correct pronunciation. Targeted learning plans for reading and writing.
AmazingTalker · South Korea
🐥Daily Talk｜💪Boost｜🎯Speech
Teaches A1–C2
Verbling · China
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Certified&Experienced |Beginner-Friendly（Fluent in En&ES）| HSK 1-6 | Pinyin Course | Pronunciation Coaching | Customized Course | Conversational Chinese
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
Nativeitalki · China
A trusted professonal companion on your way to learning Chinese and Shanghai dialect
Teaches A1–C2
Tusclasesparticulares
Puedo enseñar en inglés, pronunciación china, caracteres chinos, etc
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Optometry&Mandarin Teacher
Teaches A1–C2
Verbling · Taiwan
Teaches A1–B2
NativePreply · China
10 Years of Chinese Teaching | Northwest University Chinese Department | Second Language Learning Methods | Beginner Friendly 📍 Certified Teacher 📍 Super Patie…
Nativeitalki · China
Certified Mandarin Teacher with Over 10 Years of Teaching Experience
Teaches A1–C2
FindTutors
Certified Native Mandarin Teacher in London | 'Level 1-A' (Broadcast Standard) Pronunciation | Online & In-Person
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Standard pronunciation
Teaches A1–C2
NativeVerbling · United States
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
HSK1-6 Preparation | Business Chinese | Pronunciation Practice | Travel Chinese | Daily Conversation | Radio Host | Kids Chinese
Nativeitalki · China
🏆 Certified & Experienced Chinese Tutor｜ Beginner-Friendly｜✨Specializing in Listening & Speaking
Teaches A1–C2
Tusclasesparticulares
¡Aprende chino mandarín con una profesora nativa! Clases online personalizadas: pronunciación, conversación, cultura
NativeAmazingTalker · China
10Yrs Exp🥇Traveling Phrases
Teaches A1–A2
NativeVerbling · China
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
❤️Native Beijinger Assist in Planning Travel Itinerary in China🎯From Zero to Conversational in 40+Courses🥳 Culture&Beijing Accent Slang|Real-Life Chinese|Busin…
Nativeitalki · Italy
Native Chinese & Shanghainese | JLPT N1 & IELTS 7.5 | Japanese & Mandarin Tutor
Teaches A1–C1
Voscours
Cours intéressants, qui comprennent les méthodes de prononciation et de parler!
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
5-star U.S Ivy League teacher
Teaches A1–C2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($13), while Tusclases / FindTutors offers the most choice (2,320 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 2,320 | $22 | $17–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| Preply | 869 | $24 | $18–$34 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Classgap | 510 | $18 | $13–$24 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 315 | $21 | $14–$28 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| italki | 235 | $18 | $15–$24 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Cafetalk | 191 | $13 | $9.46–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Apprentus | 73 | $34 | $27–$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 | 25 | $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.
China1,751 / 4,632Taiwan262 / 4,632South Korea27 / 4,632
Japan26 / 4,632United States16 / 4,632
Vietnam13 / 4,632
Hong Kong SAR China12 / 4,632
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Updated September 28, 2026
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