8,037 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $18 at the median, across the 8,037 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.
2,903 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · China
Beginners, HSK & YCT exam preparation, oral Chinese, and fun Chinese lessons for kids.
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Children Adults, Beginners
Teaches A2
NativePreply · China
Follow a senior teacher to learn authentic Chinese
Nativeitalki · China
Native Chinese Speaker｜CTCSOL certified Chinese teacher｜Beginners - intermediate levels
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Travel 🍷Fun Dating ♥️Trends✨
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Patient Guidance to Help You Speak Chinese / HSK/Business Chinese/Beginner/Patient&Personalized
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
Nativeitalki · China
🌈 Discover the beauty of the Chinese language through Spanish.
Teaches A2–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Conversation/Oral
Teaches A1–B2
NativePreply · China
🎤News Anchor-Level Mandarin💥Famous Chinese institution teacher💥6 Years🏅CTCSOL Certificate🌟Conversations｜ HSK｜Beginner-Friendly｜Business
Nativeitalki · China
Institutional tutor with 3,000+ teaching hours|Master of Chinese Literature with 3 books published
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎯Daily Chat | Listening Pro📚
NativePreply · China
🌱 Beginner-Friendly 💬 Daily conversations + Comprehensive Skills 🎯 Patient Guidance & a Flexible Pace 🗣️Standard Mandarin to Help You Perfect Your Pronunciatio…
Nativeitalki · China
💖Beginner friendly(Fluent in English) 🗣️ Speaking Coach ✅ Travel ✅ Business 🎉 Cantonese Native
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Focus on Interaction
Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · China
CTCSOL Tutor | Mandarin Conversation Coach for Beginners & Exam Prep
Nativeitalki · China
Native Certified CTCSOL Mandarin Tutor —Funny and Patient |Experienced and Love|Responsible!
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Logic & Culture in Language✨🌍
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
✅ Certified Mandarin Coach/Chinese Tutorial for the New Semester ✅3 Years of Chinese Teaching Experience ✅HSK Prep & Beginner Specialist| Chinese Courses for A…
Nativeitalki · China
CTCSOL Certified Chinese Teacher | Business Chinese, HSK & Speaking | 3000+ Lessons
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🗣️ Conversational English
Teaches A1–B1
NativePreply · China
Linguistics Master Mandarin Tutor｜Custom lessons for beginners, conversational fluency, HSK1-6 exam prep, business & kids Chinese, targeted pronunciation corre…
Nativeitalki · China
Certified Mandarin Teacher with Over 10 Years of Teaching Experience
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🔥 Perfect for Beginners
Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · Taiwan
TSMC & Amazon Engineering Experience Beginners｜Daily Conversation｜Tech Industry｜Study Abroad｜Travel
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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 |
| italki | 930 | $20 | $15–$26 | 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 | 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.
China4,420 / 8,037Taiwan666 / 8,037Hong Kong SAR China89 / 8,037
South Korea54 / 8,037
Japan48 / 8,037
Malaysia41 / 8,037
United States31 / 8,037
Canada22 / 8,037SpeakDuo 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 1, 2026
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