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.
4,265 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · China
5 years+ offline language teaching experience in a Chinese university: HSK1-6 level|Conversational
Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Conversation|JLPT N4|Oral
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · China
🏅 Extremely patient and enthusiastic🏅 Senior teacher🏅 children/adult education🏅
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
HSK | PSC | Business
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
🏆 Certified & Experienced Chinese Tutor｜ Beginner-Friendly｜✨Specializing in Listening & Speaking
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
For Adults and Beginners
Teaches A2
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Nativeitalki · China
🌈Beginner Specialist ✅Survival Chinese ✅HSK ✅Conversation & Pronunciation ✅Travel&Business Chinese
Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Interest‑oriented | Bilingual
Teaches A2
Nativeitalki · China
Certified tutor with 6 years of experiences
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
A Guide to Fluent Conversation
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Native Tutor with CTCSOL Certificate（Mandarin&Cantonese ）
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
📙Adults& s📕HSK📘Conversation
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
🏆 CTCSOL-Certified Chinese Teacher | All Ages | HSK | Speaking | Business Chinese
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 TCSOL | Conversational Chine
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Learn Authentic Chinese with Eva ! 🏅 CTCSOL-Certified Mandarin Coach | 6+ yrs
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
🎖7years➕ detailed🇰🇷
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Free Conversation｜Chinese Exam Preparation｜Chinese Interview Guidance
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
🔥30 years teaching experience🌈
Teaches A1–A2
italki · China
5年教龄|实用汉语学习|HSK/HSKK…应试课程冲刺|CTCSOL资格认证的专业教师
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Learn Conversation with Ease ⭐
Teaches A2
Nativeitalki · China
Certified CTCSOL Mandarin Expert | 5+ Yrs Experience | Conversational & Beginners
Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
"🎯Master Chinese Conversation
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
很开心在这里你看到我，我是一个安静很喜欢音乐的人。如果你可以说一些中文，那我们可以交流，音乐，人生，健身
Teaches A2–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
⭐️gentle and friendly
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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