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
Certified Mandarin Teacher | Beginner-Friendly Chinese Lessons | Master’s in Education & CTCSOL
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Canada
🚩Phonics🚩Reading🚩IELTS CELPIP
Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · China
🏅Certified Bilingual Chinese Tutor |✅ 5+ Years of Experience |✅HSK 1-6 | ✅Conversational Chineses | ✅Beginner-Friendly
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
我有超过5年 的第二外语教学经验，生活/旅行口语，擅长人文与跨文化视角
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Certificate of Mandarin
Teaches A2–B2
NativePreply · China
Beginner-Friendly | Language Learning Exchange | Highly Motivational | Business Chinese | Everyday Chinese
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
Nativeitalki · China
🎓Highly certified Edinburgh graduate with 8+ years teaching experience |Engaging & Reflective
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Vietnam
Master Chinese
Teaches A1–B2
NativePreply · China
Beijing born Native Mandarin Tutor｜💡HSK&Absolute beginners💬daily life conversation✈️Travel 💼Business Chinese👶kids-YCT📒custom made revision Notes
Nativeitalki · United States
Linguistics PhD | 10 Years Teaching | Specialized in Chinese Courses for Spanish/English Speakers
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Pinyin Lessons
Teaches A1–C2
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!)
Nativeitalki · China
Newbie to Interactive Conversation within 25 Lessons|Beginner Expert| 2000+hr Taught|Speedy Progress
Teaches A1–B1
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
✅Beginners Welcome!
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Certified Chinese Tutor with 5 Years of Experience, Teaching in Chinese/English/Portuguese, Specializing in Beginner Chinese, Conversational Skills, and HSK Ex…
Nativeitalki · China
Professional Mandarin Teacher | Beginners, HSK & Conversational Chinese
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Kids⭐️Read⭐️Write⭐️HSK⭐️BCT
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Real-Life Mandarin | Beginner-Friendly | English or Spanish Support
Nativeitalki · China
Certified Chinese teacher • 15yrs ESL • HSK • Business & Conversation
Teaches A1
NativeAmazingTalker · China
GAPSK | Spoken Conversation
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
A patient and enthusiastic Chinese tutor | beginner friendly | HSK courses | tailored class
Nativeitalki · China
Beginner Friendly | 5-Year Experience | Expert in Tones, Grammar & HSK | Based in Canada 🇨🇦
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Kids (3-5)|Beginner|Basic
Teaches A2
NativePreply · China
Certified Bilingual 🇺🇸🇨🇳 teacher with Cross-Cultural Experience. Speak Chinese with Confidence (Beginner-Friendly)
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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 / 7,941
Hong Kong SAR China86 / 7,941
South Korea54 / 7,941
Japan48 / 7,941
Malaysia38 / 7,941United States31 / 7,941Canada22 / 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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