7,321 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $18 at the median, across the 7,321 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $11 and $24 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $1.10. Native speakers charge a median of $16 per hour, versus $21 for non-native tutors.
2,350 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativePreply · China
Patient Chinese Teacher | Friendly for Beginners, Bilingual in English and Japanese, Suitable for All Ages, Flexible Scheduling
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🍉Picture book｜pinyin｜Writing
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
🏅Certified Bilingual Chinese Tutor |✅ 5+ Years of Experience |✅HSK 1-6 | ✅Conversational Chineses | ✅Beginner-Friendly
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 TESOL | Conversation 👶
NativePreply · China
Beginner-Friendly | Language Learning Exchange | Highly Motivational | Business Chinese | Everyday Chinese
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Oral | Travel | Kids & Adults
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
Beijing born Native Mandarin Tutor｜💡HSK&Absolute beginners💬daily life conversation✈️Travel 💼Business Chinese👶kids-YCT📒custom made revision Notes
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Oral|Reading|Pronunciation
Teaches A2
NativePreply · China
English + Japanese Support | Beginner + Business + Everyday Chinese Classes (My lessons are fun and easy to understand. Can't wait for you to book a class!)
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Beginner | Children | TOEIC
Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · China
Certified Chinese Tutor with 5 Years of Experience, Teaching in Chinese/English/Portuguese, Specializing in Beginner Chinese, Conversational Skills, and HSK Ex…
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Speaking | Business ｜IELTS
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Real-Life Mandarin | Beginner-Friendly | English or Spanish Support
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Master Chinese Conversation
Teaches A1–B1
NativePreply · China
A patient and enthusiastic Chinese tutor | beginner friendly | HSK courses | tailored class
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Standard Mandarin｜Relaxed&Fun
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Certified Bilingual 🇺🇸🇨🇳 teacher with Cross-Cultural Experience. Speak Chinese with Confidence (Beginner-Friendly)
AmazingTalker · Japan
美容ライター/中国語（HSK5級）/元新喜劇女優
Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · China
CTCSOL certified teacher with 7 years of teaching experience
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
conversation/writing
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…
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Daily conversations|Reading
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
3 Years of Chinese Teaching Experience ✅ Patient & Approachable ✅ Suitable for Absolute Beginners ✅ Pronunciation Correction ✅ Practical Daily Chinese Conversa…
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Adult Chinese|HSK|YCT|BUSINESS
Teaches A1–C2
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AmazingTalker is both the cheapest (median $12) and the biggest (2,915 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 | 2,915 | $12 | $6.60–$20 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| 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 |
| italki | 311 | $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 | 86 | $34 | $26–$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.
China3,862 / 7,321Taiwan620 / 7,321
Hong Kong SAR China80 / 7,321
South Korea53 / 7,321Japan45 / 7,321
Malaysia29 / 7,321
United States28 / 7,321
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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 29, 2026
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