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
Real Talk Mandarin | Immersive & Interactive | 100% Tailored | Rich Materials
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Let's talk in Chinese!
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · China
Beginner friendly /Enthusiastic and patient tutor /Enjoyable teaching style /HSK /YCT /Chinese speak
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
🎓 Int'l Chinese | Kids, HSK 🧒
Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · China
Teaches A1
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
IELTS | Conversational & 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
Your Mandarin guide here to help you! Go 'Hola'-> '你好‘!
Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
All age 🎯
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · China
Certified Chinese, English & German Teacher | Academic Researcher & University Teacher
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
interactive teaching
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · China
An immersive Chinese journey to think, understand, and speak with confidence.
Teaches A1–B1
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Oral 🗣
Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · China
Beginner-Friendly Chinese & Japanese Teacher | Relaxed Conversation and Real-Life Language
Teaches A1–B1
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Conversation|Children (6-11)
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · China
🏅Certified tutor with 3 years of experience ✅Beginner friendly ✅ HSK//Oral expression/Business/YCT
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · South Korea
🌱Beginner｜🌿Conversation
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Fluent in Japanese English and Chinese, with over 8 years of teaching experience
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Develop appropriate courses
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
🌈2000+hours🌈Beginner Friendly🌈For Adult🌈Systematic Instruction🌈Business Chinese🌈Conversational
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎯Adult Chinese
Teaches A2
Nativeitalki · China
Learn Chinese with me like a native Chinese baby!
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Conversation|Children (6-11)|Writing
Nativeitalki · China
🌟 Teacher Jiaxin | 8 Years of Language Education — Your Key to the Chinese World 🔑
Teaches A1–B2
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Mandarin | Speaking | Exam
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 / 7,941South 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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