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
Dual-Certified Instructor | Specialized for Beginners | Fun Chinese for Kids | Business Chinese
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Daily|Business|Youth|Culture
Teaches A2–C2
NativePreply · China
CTCSOL certified teacher with 7 years of teaching experience
Nativeitalki · China
Certified tutor with 3 years of experience. Native Chinese. Tutor with fun and patient
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
♥️Kids🆚Adults🆚HSK🆚Oral🆚Culture
Teaches A1–B1
NativePreply · China
✌ Bilingual Teaching in English and Chinese 🎉 3 Years of Teaching Experience | 🎙 Standard Pronunciation | 🎓 HSK Full Proficiency | 📈 Beginner Classes for Kids…
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
Nativeitalki · China
Expert Mandarin Tutor | 3000+ Hours Exp. | Life Chinese | Zero to Fluency Specialist
Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Speak with Confidence， GAPSK
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
3 Years of Chinese Teaching Experience ✅ Patient & Approachable ✅ Suitable for Absolute Beginners ✅ Pronunciation Correction ✅ Practical Daily Chinese Conversa…
Nativeitalki · China
A teacher who helps you speak Chinese confidently. 자신 있게 중국어를 말할 수 있도록 도와주는 선생님 帮助你开口说中文的老师
Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
🙈 Shy speaker? That's my job 😇
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
🏆Native Chinese Speaker✨Cheerful, Gentle, and Patient✨Specializing in Teaching Adults and Children (From Beginner to Advanced)✨Personalized Courses | Standard…
Nativeitalki · China
拥有2年线上教学经验和医学背景的对外汉语导师，以HSK为核心，搭配多元教材，开启沉浸式中文学习之旅。
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
wirting, conversation
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Professional with over 10 years in Japanese companies | Business Chinese & Trade Practices | Apparel Terminology | Shanghai Dialect Support | Beginner Friendly
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Taiwan
Traditional Chinese｜Taiwanese Mandarin｜日本語OK｜台湾華語
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
35yrs MS Chinese🎈HSK🌹BA Lit
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
From zero to fluent expression, every lesson is tailored just for you!
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
A certified teacher with four years of experience in teaching both Chinese and English
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Children Expert| GAPSK
Teaches A2
NativePreply · China
📕 Beginner Chinese | 💼 Business Chinese | 💬 Conversational Chinese | 📝 HSK Tutoring | 🤝 Business Culture 🧘 Patient, 📋 Structured, ✨ Motivational
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
A Chinese teacher with 9 years of experience, specializing in HSK courses and children's classes
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🔥日本語会話🔥旅行日本語 子ども向け入門💼楽しくおしゃべりしましょう！
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
From complete beginner to fluent conversation 🗣️ | UK‘s Mandarin Teacher (Level 2A) 🎤 | Master’s student 📊 | Learn Chinese through topics you actually enjoy 📚
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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 / 7,941
United States31 / 7,941
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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 September 30, 2026
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