7,767 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $18 at the median, across the 7,767 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $12 and $25 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $1.10. Native speakers charge a median of $17 per hour, versus $21 for non-native tutors.
2,641 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 Putonghua | Adults & Kids 👶
Teaches A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Now living in Japan
Teaches A2
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
🎓 3 yrs Experience | Conversat
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · South Korea
Writing|Pronunciation|Conversation
Teaches A1–B1
AmazingTalker · South Korea
🎓 HSK 6 | Conversational Chine
Teaches A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 Michigan Teacher | Business
Teaches A1–B2
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NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 CTCSOL | For Adults 💼
Teaches A1–B2
AmazingTalker · United Kingdom
🎓 26 yrs Experience | Kids Eng
NativeAmazingTalker · Singapore
TESOL | Chinese Pronunciation
Teaches A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Pronunciation& Conversational
Teaches A2
AmazingTalker · Japan
Beginner Friendly 😊
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Your First Chinese Teacher
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎓 TOEFL | Kids English 👶
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 TCSOL | Business Chinese 💼
Teaches A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 12 yrs Experience | Conversa
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Chinese for Adults Children
Teaches A2
AmazingTalker · Indonesia
🧑🏫 11 yrs Experience | Oral C
Teaches A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 Putonghua Level 2A | Busines
Teaches A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Business|Writing|Pronunciation
Teaches A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Spoken Course丨FreeConversation
Teaches A2–C2
AmazingTalker · South Korea
Korean💫Beginner💫Speak Now😊
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 6 yrs Experience | Business
Teaches A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 1 yr Experience | Business C
Teaches A2–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
✨ Conversation | Kids 👶
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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 |
| Preply | 869 | $24 | $18–$34 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| italki | 660 | $19 | $15–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 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.
China4,207 / 7,767Taiwan643 / 7,767Hong Kong SAR China81 / 7,767South Korea54 / 7,767Japan47 / 7,767
Malaysia35 / 7,767
United States30 / 7,767
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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 30, 2026
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