9,169 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $18 at the median, across the 9,169 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $11 and $25 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $2.20. Native speakers charge a median of $17 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
1,398 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · China
HKU-Med in TCFL ⭐5 yrs‘ on italki⭐Specializes in teaching kids & teenagers and exam prep
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
italki · Russia
Certified TORFL teacher with over 7 years of teaching experience. Polyglot.
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
TEFL Certified, IELTS Teacher, Mandarin Teacher, ACCA-Qualified Accounting professional
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
A Certified International Chinese teacher with more than 8 years of teaching experience
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
Nativeitalki · China
students-centered & students get to speak a lot with feedback
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Taiwan
Chinese (Taiwan) · Teaches B1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Certificated Chinese teacher with more than 12 years of teaching for adult learners in all levels
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Mandarin teacher in Cambodia and New Zealand. YouTube Mandarin teacher. Teach adults and kids.
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
5k+ hrs exp | CTCSOL Certified | Kids/Adults | YCT/HSK
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Polyglot and Teacher of Chinese Mandarin, Cantonese, English and Spanish since 2012
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
PhD in Mandarin acquisition, 12 yrs of teaching experience.
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Certified teacher with a master degree in language education with more than 10 years experience.
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
1M+ Fans| Certified Chinese Teacher |Pass Your HSK, Speak Like a Native, Have Fun!
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
🏆 Selected by italki to teach at Global Polyglot Conference for 2 years
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Certified university teacher with more than 10 years teaching experience
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Teaching for 11 years!
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
italki · Philippines
Able to teach Chinese Mandarin, Chinese Hokkien, English and Tagalog.22 years of teaching experience
Chinese (HOKKIEN) · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
5000+ Experienced🔥Professional ☀️Patient☀️Flexible
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
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AmazingTalker is both the cheapest (median $9.24) and the biggest (3,466 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 | 3,466 | $9.24 | $6.60–$20 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 2,380 | $21 | $17–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| italki | 1,398 | $20 | $15–$28 | 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 | 559 | $18 | $14–$23 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Cafetalk | 208 | $13 | $9.47–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Apprentus | 153 | $33 | $25–$42 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Verbling | 43 | $30 | $25–$41 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 37 | $50 | $42–$60 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 31 | $60 | $49–$78 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Engoo | 19 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| LanguaTalk | 6 | $33 | $32–$39 | 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.
China5,312 / 9,169Taiwan730 / 9,169
Hong Kong SAR China101 / 9,169
South Korea58 / 9,169
Japan53 / 9,169
Malaysia50 / 9,169
United States42 / 9,169
Canada26 / 9,169SpeakDuo 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.
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 November 13, 2026
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