7,433 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $18 at the median, across the 7,433 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $11 and $25 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $1.10. Native speakers charge a median of $16 per hour, versus $21 for non-native tutors.
2,270 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativePreply · China
Chinese for Beginners | Speak from Day 1 (HSK & Conversation) | 3500+ Lessons
Nativeitalki · China
Guidance for Beginners | Adults & Children | Chinese Painting Enthusiast | Highly Encouraging style
Teaches A1–C2
Tusclasesparticulares
Profesora de chino nativa, te enseño a hablar chino en una semana!
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · China
Now you can call and chat with your Cantonese-speaking grandma! Learn Cantonese in a Fun and Joyful Way.
Apprentus
Chinese Tutoring – Learn Mandarin Online with a Native Speaker for Beginners and Intermediate Learners
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Beginners/HSK/Spoken
Teaches A2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativePreply · China
Prof. Dr. & researcher — 7 years of Mandarin (Spiral & Sticky method)
Nativeitalki · China
🧡 Beginner Friendly | 🎯 Beat Silent Chinese | 🎙️ Clear Audio • HD Video | 🎓 Master’s Degree & CTCSOL
Teaches A1–C2
Tusclasesparticulares
🀄 Domina el chino y prepara tu HSK: clases online para todas las edades y niveles
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · China
カスタマイズ中国語
Apprentus
Survival Chinese, Business Chinese, spoken Chinese practice partner
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
✨Set a foundation for child
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Certified tutor with 3 years of experience, focusing on HSK, YCT, BSC teaching
Nativeitalki · China
Chinese teacher with years of experience
Teaches A1–C2
Letuelezioni
Laureata magistrale offre lezioni private di cinese ai più grandi e ai più piccoli!
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · China
想说一口地道中文？让我们从真实生活场景开始练习，轻松开口说中文，表达更自信！
Apprentus
Chinese Mandarin, Master HSK 1 just need several hours! more than 5 years experience,
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Kids | Pronunciation
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Senior Chinese Tutor | 8 years of experience, teaching Chinese as my lifelong career. Professional tailor‑made courses. Witness real progress after just one le…
Nativeitalki · China
✍️4+ years Experienced & Certified Mandarin Tutor-Beginner friendly-HSK&YCT-adults&children
Teaches A1–C2
Tusclasesparticulares
Profesora de Chino mandarín in imparte clases particulares a niños de todas las edades
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Taiwan
台灣腔tái wān qiāng 練習
Apprentus
Comprehensive Chinese: Listening, Speaking, Reading & Writing for Daily Life and Business
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Optometry&Mandarin Teacher
Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
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AmazingTalker is both the cheapest (median $12) and the biggest (2,915 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 | 2,915 | $12 | $6.60–$20 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 2,320 | $22 | $17–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| Preply | 869 | $24 | $18–$34 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Classgap | 510 | $18 | $13–$24 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| italki | 374 | $18 | $15–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Cafetalk | 191 | $13 | $9.46–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Apprentus | 135 | $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 | 25 | $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.
China3,917 / 7,433Taiwan625 / 7,433
Hong Kong SAR China80 / 7,433
South Korea53 / 7,433
Japan45 / 7,433
Malaysia29 / 7,433
United States28 / 7,433
Canada19 / 7,433SpeakDuo 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 September 29, 2026
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