8,301 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $18 at the median, across the 8,301 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $12 and $25 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $1.27. Native speakers charge a median of $18 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
2,699 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
[ HSK、口語與發音 ] 像朋友聊天一樣開心學中文
Teaches A2–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
From dynasties to bubble tea
Teaches A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Conversation|Beginner
Teaches A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Mandarin Speaking
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Kids Mandarin
Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎉Conversation🎯Hobby English🎈
Teaches A2–B1
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NativeAmazingTalker · China
💝Learn with a native teacher!
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 1 yr Experience | Business C
Teaches A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🐣Beginner to advanced🌻HSK&HSKK
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
English for Beginners,Phonics
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Adopt unique teaching methods
Teaches A2–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Conversation🙂 Grammar 🎯
Teaches A2–B1
NativeAmazingTalker · China
HSK Exam,Business and Traval
Teaches A2
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Exams | ReadingWritingSpeaking
Teaches A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎈Basic Chat🎈Kids 🎈adults
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
English Writing; Conversation
Teaches A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
have 6 years teaching
Teaches A1
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Children (6-11)|Conversation|Adults
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Children (6-11)|Conversation|Fundamental
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Chinese: IB＆IGCSE 🌟"
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
🎓 9 yrs Experience | Conversat
Teaches A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
EASY CHINESE/RUSSIAN!
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
口說會話 | 發音糾正 | 教材｜旅遊
Teaches A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
👧 Kids' English｜Conversation 🎈
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 |
| italki | 1,194 | $20 | $15–$27 | 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.
China4,620 / 8,301Taiwan696 / 8,301Hong Kong SAR China92 / 8,301
South Korea55 / 8,301Japan53 / 8,301
Malaysia47 / 8,301
United States34 / 8,301
Canada24 / 8,301SpeakDuo 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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