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
✅ CTCSOL Certified | Business & Travel Chinese | 7+ Yrs Exp | ✨ Bilingual, level-tailored
Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎓 HSK 6 | Business Chinese 💼
Teaches A2–C2
NativePreply · China
Native Mandarin Speaker | International 🇨🇦on-campus Teaching Experience | Beginner & Conversation & HSK | Kids & Adults
Nativeitalki · China
A native shanghai dialect teacher
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🥇relaxed and pleasant💼🗣️
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Institutional tutor with 3,000+ teaching hours |Master of Chinese language and literature with 3 books published |Beginner-friendly |HSK*Business*Conversation*…
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Nativeitalki · China
Patient, certified Mandarin Chinese teacher with five years of experience
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
🌏 Practical｜HSK・TOCFL 📚
Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
😊 15 years of teaching experience❤️ Beginner-friendly👧 Chinese for kids📚 Proficient in HSK 1–6✈️ Business Chinese for work👃 Focus on listening & speaking👏 Pers…
Nativeitalki · Hong Kong SAR China
Mandarin Tutor for Real-life & Business Communication
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🥇|Kids 6-11|Conversation😊
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
✅ Native Chinese | Good English | 9‑year teaching experience ✅ Kids: Beginner Chinese, Pinyin, characters, speaking ✅ Adults: Daily, travel & business Chinese,…
Nativeitalki · China
Certified Chinese Teacher (20+ Years) | Expert in Beginner to intermediate ｜ HSK 1–4 |
Teaches A1–B1
NativeAmazingTalker · China
❣️Kids|PinYin|All age groups🥇
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Experienced Mandarin tutor: Practical speaking, Real-life conversation, and Confidence building
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
7 years HSK +BusinessChinese
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
认证中文教师｜普通话二甲｜3 年教学经验｜专注【华裔儿童中文】【成人发音纠正】【HSK1-5 备考】，陪你一起轻松学中文，说地道普通话✨
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Chinese for all level 😀
Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · China
Daily speaking|Business Chinese |Travel Chinese |HSK
Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Experienced Chinese Teacher
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · China
CTCSOL-Certified Chinese Teacher with 6+ Years in Education & Business
Teaches A1–B1
NativeAmazingTalker · China
💥Trial Class 1$ & Class 10$💥
Teaches A2–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Easy & Effective Chinese: Master Logic, Speak Freely
Teaches A1–B1
AmazingTalker · South Korea
a language learned by playing🐾
Teaches A1–A2
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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 / 7,941South 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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