8,596 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $18 at the median, across the 8,596 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $12 and $25 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $2.20. Native speakers charge a median of $18 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
8,596 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeClassgap · China
I have been teaching English for 15 years and Chinese for 1year.
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
10 years of Chinese teaching experience, professional and interesting class. Kids / Adults
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
4+ Yrs' experience💗MBA
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
🎊5 Years Experience/🎀 Beginner Chinese/🎁HSK/🎈Customized Courses/
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nachhilfeunterricht
Chinesisch online lernen mit muttersprachlicher Lehrerin – auf Englisch erklärt!
Teaches A1–B2
NativeClassgap · China
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches 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
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎈spoken lesson🎈grade exam
Teaches A1
NativePreply · Taiwan
If you love making friends, chatting, and getting to know people from different cultures, then my class is perfect for you! I focus on practical speaking and r…
Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nachhilfeunterricht
Chinesisch lernen mit 10 Jahren Erfahrung an internationalen Schulen
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Classgap · China
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches C2
Nativeitalki · China
Certified CTCSOL teacher with over 5 years of teaching experience. Patient, flexible and practical.
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎇zero basic entry
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
🗣️ Turn Passive Chinese into Active Chinese｜Structured Lessons | Real-Life Chinese
Chinese (China) · likely
Nachhilfeunterricht
Ni hao! Chinesisch lernen für alle: Schriftzeichen, Aussprache, Vokabeln, uvm. Komm mit auf die Reise ins Land der Mitte!
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeClassgap · China
Native Chinese language teacher. Teaching all levels from beginner to advanced.
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Certified Mandarin Tutor｜HSK Prep｜Conversational & Business Chinese｜Calligraphy & Culture
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Master degree in Education
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2
NativePreply · China
4+Yrs experience 🌟| Make Your Chinese Come Alive❤️🔥｜Start Using Chinese 📈| 🤣Fun class, no stress! | Beginner friendly💗｜Hsk support |
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nachhilfeunterricht
Mandarin lernen mit zertifizierter chinesischer Lehrerin – Sprechen und Schreiben
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeClassgap · China
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
BFSU Grad | Mandarin HSK Tutor
Teaches A2–C2
NativePreply · China
CTCSOL Certified Mandarin & Cantonese Tutor with 7 Years of Experience — Creating Fun, Effective, and Personalized Learning Journeys!
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
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AmazingTalker is both the cheapest (median $12) and the biggest (3,007 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 | 3,007 | $12 | $6.60–$20 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 2,328 | $21 | $17–$26 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| italki | 1,419 | $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 | 520 | $18 | $13–$23 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Cafetalk | 194 | $13 | $9.56–$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 | 29 | $60 | $49–$78 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 28 | $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.
China4,855 / 8,596Taiwan720 / 8,596
Hong Kong SAR China95 / 8,596
South Korea55 / 8,596
Japan54 / 8,596
Malaysia50 / 8,596
United States40 / 8,596
Canada24 / 8,596SpeakDuo 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 October 3, 2026
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