7,941 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $18 at the median, across the 7,941 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $12 and $25 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $1.10. Native speakers charge a median of $18 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
2,847 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · China
Free Conversation｜Chinese Exam Preparation｜Chinese Interview Guidance
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Oral|Business Chinese |HSK
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Super Tutor with 5 Years & 4500+ Hours of Experience
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
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
台灣大學畢業
Teaches A2–C2
NativePreply · China
Certified Chinese Tutor 📄 | Trilingual Soul CN/EN/ES🇨🇳🇬🇧🇪🇸 | 9 Years in Education | Beginner-Friendly 💪 | HSK 1-3📚 | Adults learners (ages 18+)🧑 | 🗣️ Speaking…
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.
Nativeitalki · China
Certified CTCSOL Mandarin Expert | 5+ Yrs Experience | Conversational & Beginners
Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🌻Fun Pinyin🌈Conversation🌈HSK
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
🎓Master in TCSOL | 🎤Mandarin 1‑B (93.8/100) near‑broadcast‑level pronunciation ✨3‑year Chinese teaching｜Idioms & Proverbs｜Conversational & Travel Chinese｜Writi…
Nativeitalki · China
Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
會話|寫作|入門
Teaches A2
NativePreply · China
A professional teacher fluent in Chinese, English, and Portuguese! Learn Chinese with a Chinese teacher living in Brazil｜Clear, practical, and perfect for begi…
Nativeitalki · China
📚💻CTCSOL Certified Native Chinese teacher with 4+ years of teaching experience
Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · China
rapid mastery
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
GCSE Chinese Speaking Exam Conductor, U.K Certified Chinese Tutor with over 10 years of teaching experience
Nativeitalki · China
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎯 Children's Chinese Courses
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
📜Certified Chinese Teacher | 20+ Years of Teaching Experience | 💛Patient Instruction | ✨ Beginner-friendly | 📝HSK Preparation | 🧸YCT for Kids | 🗣Daily Conversa…
Nativeitalki · China
Speak naturally, sound more like you! | Beginner-friendly
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🗣️ Basic English🎉Hobby Fun
Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · China
Patient Chinese Teacher | Friendly for Beginners, Bilingual in English and Japanese, Suitable for All Ages, Flexible Scheduling
Nativeitalki · China
拥有超过8年教学经验的认证国际中文教师
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
補習班一對一教學10年以上
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Hong Kong SAR China
Tailored Cantonese/Mandarin Lessons | Helping You Master Everyday Conversations and Practical Chinese with Ease
Chinese (Hong Kong SAR China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
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AmazingTalker is both the cheapest (median $12) and the biggest (2,954 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 | 2,954 | $12 | $6.60–$20 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 2,324 | $22 | $17–$26 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| Preply | 869 | $24 | $18–$34 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| italki | 834 | $20 | $15–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Classgap | 511 | $18 | $13–$24 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Cafetalk | 192 | $13 | $9.51–$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 | 28 | $60 | $49–$78 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 27 | $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.
China4,346 / 7,941Taiwan656 / 7,941Hong Kong SAR China86 / 7,941
South Korea54 / 7,941
Japan48 / 7,941
Malaysia38 / 7,941
United States31 / 7,941
Canada22 / 7,941SpeakDuo 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 30, 2026
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