8,596 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $18 at the median, across the 8,596 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $12 and $25 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $2.20. Native speakers charge a median of $18 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
3,007 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
AmazingTalker · South Korea
Kids (3-5)|Conversation|Travel
Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🥇Conversational
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🥇Speak Chinese Now |
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Philippines
🏆CONVERSATION🏆IELTS🏆TOEIC
Teaches A1
NativeAmazingTalker · China
speaking｜beginner｜children
Teaches A2
AmazingTalker · Japan
🎈Conversational🎈Oral English
Teaches A1–B1
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AmazingTalker · South Korea
🎓 4 yrs Experience | Conversat
AmazingTalker · South Korea
🗣 OPIC | Conversational Englis
NativeAmazingTalker · Macao SAR China
🎓 Chinese conversation
Chinese (Macao SAR China) · likely · Teaches A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎓 TCSOL | Conversational Chine
Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 Certified Chinese Teacher |
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
IELTS 6.5 | 1-Year Teaching
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Tradi. Chinese | Lit. | Oral
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Business, recreation, test
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 8 yrs Experience | Business
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
✨ Conversational English | Tra
Teaches A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Conversation|Academic study|Adults
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Listening/Talking/Reading/HSK
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🗣 Conversational English | Tra
Teaches A1–A2
AmazingTalker · Bangladesh
🗣 Conversational English 👶
Teaches B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Speaking & Child
Teaches A2–C2
AmazingTalker · Japan
Chinese Fun🎉|Fundamentals😊
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Conversation|Hobby
AmazingTalker · South Korea
🎓 22 yrs Experience | Conversa
Teaches A2
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AmazingTalker is both the cheapest (median $12) and the biggest (3,007 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 | 3,007 | $12 | $6.60–$20 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 2,328 | $21 | $17–$26 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| italki | 1,419 | $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 | 520 | $18 | $13–$23 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Cafetalk | 194 | $13 | $9.56–$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 | 29 | $60 | $49–$78 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 28 | $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.
China4,855 / 8,596Taiwan720 / 8,596
Hong Kong SAR China95 / 8,596South Korea55 / 8,596Japan54 / 8,596
Malaysia50 / 8,596
United States40 / 8,596
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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 October 3, 2026
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