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.
2,351 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeClassgap · China
Friendly & Patient Native Speaker: Let’s Make Learning Chinese Fun and Easy!
Teaches A1–C1
NativeCafetalk · China
This lesson will be tailored to each individual’s level, so even beginner level students can enjoy speaking in Chinese.
Apprentus
Chinese Language Teacher | Practical Mandarin
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Five-year teaching experience
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
🚀Specializing in helping beginners (Fluent in English)🏆TOP international school teacher in Tianjin✅8,000+ Hours Teaching experience🥇Friendly, energetic, patien…
Nativeitalki · China
IGCSE/HSK1-9🌞Fluent English🌞Beginner friendly-Daily/Travel/Business/Culture🌞Proven rapid results
Teaches A1–C2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
Voscours
Professeur de Chinois Mandarin dès niveau débutant
NativeClassgap · China
Teaches A1–C1
NativeCafetalk · Taiwan
どんな中国語の練習がしたいですか？なんでもあり！
Apprentus
Learn Chinese with an University Teacher: Fun, easy, effective
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
臺師大畢 兒童中文 聽說讀寫
Teaches A2
NativePreply · Taiwan
Certified Chinese-teaching experienced tutor with patience and enthusiasm 😃beginner friendly,😃Traditional & simplified Chinese 😃 Pinyin or Zhuyin 😃 daily Chine…
Nativeitalki · China
拥有2年教学经验的CTCSOL认证中文教师,精通HSK，HSKK，YCT和MCT辅导的备考专家
Teaches A1–C2
FindTutors
Native Mandarin speaker offering friendly and practical Chinese lessons for beginners and learners.
NativeClassgap · China
Teaches A1–C1
NativeCafetalk · China
毎日１５分一緒に話しましょう！ 学生のレベルに合わせて話すので初級レベルでも楽しく中国語で話すことができる。
Apprentus
Beginner to Advanced Chinese & Japanese: Personalized Lessons
Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
啟蒙🍓 進階🍓 拼音🍓GAPSK幼稚園「卓越」🍓成人普通話
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Graduated from a top Chinese university ✅ Major in Chinese Language and Literature ✅ Certified Chinese Language Trainer ✅ Specialize in oral Chinese for absolu…
Nativeitalki · Malaysia
Mandarin as a Second Language Tutor | Master of Education (TESOL) | English & Malay Support
Teaches A1–B2
FindTutors
Native Mandarin speaker helping beginners and intermediate learners.
NativeClassgap · China
Teaches A1–B2
NativeCafetalk · Taiwan
４０ minute lesson
Apprentus
Chinese (Mandarin) classes from Beginner to Intermediate
Teaches A1–B2
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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 / 7,321
Japan45 / 7,321Malaysia29 / 7,321
United States28 / 7,321
Canada18 / 7,321SpeakDuo 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.
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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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