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.
3,409 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Conversation|Business|Oral
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
🌈2000+hours🌈Beginner Friendly🌈For Adult🌈Systematic Instruction🌈Business Chinese🌈Conversational
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🌟English for kids
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · China
👑 3 years teaching experience👑👑good at teaching children& Adults' Oral (Daily/Business)
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Speak | Real-Life Use
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
✅ Certificato CTCSOL | 📚 5 Anni di Esperienza | 🌍 Bilingue Inglese/Italiano | 🎯 Preparazione HSK
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.
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Oral|Business Chinese |HSK
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
5 Years' Teaching Experience in Both Chinese and English & 3 Years' Translation Experience
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎯 Children's Chinese Courses
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
A professional teacher who can walk you through to an effortlessly and structured learning
Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🌻Fun Pinyin🌈Conversation🌈HSK
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Canada
i人但是平平无奇的多语种唠嗑小天才 Certified Tutor | MA Applied Linguistics
Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
rapid mastery
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Forge Future Elites: 15 - Year Vet Chinese Teacher Leads Students to World - Class Univs
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🗣️ Basic English🎉Hobby Fun
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · China
Chinese Teacher with experience 3+: Unlocking the Mysteries of Mandarin
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
補習班一對一教學10年以上
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
5 Years Experience: Expert Guidance in Speaking and Grammar
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Canada
🚩Phonics🚩Reading🚩IELTS CELPIP
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · China
普通话、上海话，从零开始说地道中国话。我是拥有3年教学经验的认证对外汉语老师，更懂您在中国做生意的“门道”。用语言叩开市场，用洞察解读文化，助您从生存到成功，自如驰骋江浙沪！
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Certificate of Mandarin
Teaches A2–B2
Nativeitalki · China
* A Chinese teacher with a psychology certificate
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
📚Business English🗣️OralEnglish
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Certified Chinese Teacher | Bilingual (Chinese & English) | Immersive Chinese Learning | HSK ExamPre
Teaches A1–C2
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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 / 8,596
South Korea55 / 8,596
Japan54 / 8,596
Malaysia50 / 8,596
United States40 / 8,596Canada24 / 8,596SpeakDuo 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 October 2, 2026
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