9,167 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $18 at the median, across the 9,167 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $11 and $25 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $2.20. Native speakers charge a median of $17 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
1,398 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · China
🌈Beginner Specialist ✅Survival Chinese ✅HSK ✅Conversation & Pronunciation ✅Travel&Business Chinese
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · China
Certified tutor with 6 years of experiences
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Native Tutor with CTCSOL Certificate（Mandarin&Cantonese ）
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
🏆 CTCSOL-Certified Chinese Teacher | All Ages | HSK | Speaking | Business Chinese
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Free Conversation｜Chinese Exam Preparation｜Chinese Interview Guidance
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
italki · China
5年教龄|实用汉语学习|HSK/HSKK…应试课程冲刺|CTCSOL资格认证的专业教师
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
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Nativeitalki · China
Certified CTCSOL Mandarin Expert | 5+ Yrs Experience | Conversational & Beginners
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · China
很开心在这里你看到我，我是一个安静很喜欢音乐的人。如果你可以说一些中文，那我们可以交流，音乐，人生，健身
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Taiwan
台灣Taiwan❤️ Japan JPOP ドラマ アニメ I’m sorry, I don't speak English.
Chinese (Taiwan) · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
小朋友大朋友：想和我一起学中文吗？别犹豫，联系我吧！中国語を勉強したい方、ご遠慮なく連絡してくださいね！Let's keep learning！
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
📚💻CTCSOL Certified Native Chinese teacher with 4+ years of teaching experience
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · China
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Taiwan
Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Albania
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Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches C2
Nativeitalki · China
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · China
Speak naturally, sound more like you! | Beginner-friendly
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
Nativeitalki · China
拥有超过8年教学经验的认证国际中文教师
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Chinese (China) · Teaches A1
Nativeitalki · China
Certified Mandarin Teacher | Beginner-Friendly Chinese Lessons | Master’s in Education & CTCSOL
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
教师特点：有耐心+条理清晰 中文课程：成人零基础中文学习+日常口语表达+HSK考试
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · China
🎓Highly certified Edinburgh graduate with 8+ years teaching experience |Engaging & Reflective
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · United States
Linguistics PhD | 10 Years Teaching | Specialized in Chinese Courses for Spanish/English Speakers
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
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AmazingTalker is both the cheapest (median $9.24) and the biggest (3,467 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 | 3,467 | $9.24 | $6.60–$20 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 2,379 | $21 | $17–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| italki | 1,398 | $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 | 557 | $18 | $14–$23 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Cafetalk | 209 | $13 | $9.47–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Apprentus | 151 | $33 | $26–$42 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Verbling | 43 | $30 | $25–$41 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 37 | $55 | $45–$60 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 31 | $61 | $50–$80 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Engoo | 20 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| LanguaTalk | 6 | $33 | $32–$39 | 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.
China5,307 / 9,167Taiwan730 / 9,167
Hong Kong SAR China103 / 9,167
South Korea59 / 9,167
Japan53 / 9,167
Malaysia50 / 9,167United States42 / 9,167
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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 November 12, 2026
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