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AmazingTalker · China
read/write/sinology
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1,028)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
7,394 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $18 at the median, across the 7,394 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 $22 for non-native tutors.
2,836 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

AmazingTalker · China
read/write/sinology
Teaches A1–C2

Verbling · China
Teaches A1–B2
Preply · China
Beginner | VCE | young children | HSK exam preparation | Legal Vocabulary Learning|Business Chinese |Precise Pronunciation Correction|Tourism Chinese| Daily Co…
italki · China
你好: ) Certified teacher+MEd/ Beginner friendly/ Systematically teaching/ Exam preparation
Teaches A1–C2

AmazingTalker · China
Children (6-11)|Pronunciation|Kids (3-5)
Teaches A2

Verbling · Taiwan
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.
Preply · China
✅Quick Start for Beginners / Extensive Teaching Experience✅HSK Exam Preparation✅Lively, Practical & Effective Lessons✅Pronunciation Correction & Listening Impr…
italki · China
3年对外汉语教学经验,普通话二甲证书,擅长零基础入门、日常口语速成、旅游汉语及 HSK 考级辅导。英语专业,可中英双语授课,适配成人通勤学习、少儿趣味启蒙、华裔孩子巩固中文
Teaches A1–C1

AmazingTalker · China
Power Up|grammar|Vocabulary
Teaches A1–C2

Verbling · Taiwan
Teaches A1–C2
Preply · China
✅HSK1-6 ✅YCT ✅Oral Training ✅Pronunciation Correction Certified tutors with 5 years of experience. Start speaking Chinese easily with experienced and friendly…
italki · Taiwan
🇹🇼 MOE-Certified Mandarin Teacher | TESOL Holder | Fun, Clear, Real-World Learning!
Teaches A1–C2

AmazingTalker · China
kids🔥gapsk🔥picture book
Teaches A1–A2

Verbling · Taiwan
Teaches A1–B2
Preply · China
👏13+ experience 🥇MTSR Advanced Bilingual Trainer🥇Gold Medal Business Trainer✅HSK✅Business Chinese✅Travel Chinese✅Daily Conversation✅Pronunciation Correction✅YC…
italki · China
5 Years' Teaching Experience in Both Chinese and English & 3 Years' Translation Experience
Teaches A1–A2

AmazingTalker · Taiwan
TOPIK🏆systematic learning
Teaches A1–C2

Verbling · Taiwan
Teaches A1–C2
Preply · China
♥ A HSK exam preparation tutor with 3 years of experience ♥ Master Chinese from scratch ♥ Expert in teaching Mandarin pronunciation ♥ Help students confidently…
italki · China
HSK
Teaches A1–B2

AmazingTalker · China
6000+|Spoken Chinese and test
Teaches A1–C2
Preply · China
✅ Patient & Flexible ✅ Encouraging ✅ Goal-Oriented ✅ Systematic & Structured Lessons ✅ Customized Courses ✅ Adult Beginners, Children & Teenagers ✅ HSK Levels…

Verbling · China
Teaches A1–C2
italki · China
Improve pronunciation | Beginner-Friendly | Practical daily dialogues|HSK|Kids Chinese
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 | 356 | $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 | 114 | $34 | $26–$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.
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Updated September 29, 2026
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