7,417 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $18 at the median, across the 7,417 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.
2,397 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
5-star U.S Ivy League teacher
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Certified tutor with 3 years of experience, focusing on HSK, YCT, BSC teaching
Nativeitalki · China
🌟CTCSOL Chinese Teacher Certificate.7 years of teaching experience, can teach adults and children.
Teaches A1–C2
Nachhilfeunterricht
Chinesisch-Unterricht für Deutsche - egal ob Anfänger oder Fortgeschrittene
NativeClassgap · China
Teaches A1–C1
Apprentus
Learn Mandarin Chinese: From Beginner to Fluent with Certified Native Teacher
Teaches A1–B2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativeAmazingTalker · China
4000h+Speaking Chinese is fun
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
Beginners 🤩HSK Tutoring🤩 Business Chinese for Guangzhou & Yiwu 🤩 All levels
Teaches A1–C2
Nachhilfeunterricht
Chinese tutoring für Anfänger und Fortgeschrittene
Classgap · Taiwan
Hi~ I'm Tina 👋🏻, from Taiwan. I'm a native Chinese speaker and have a Chinese language teaching certificate.
Teaches A1–C1
Apprentus
Learn Mandarin like a Native Speaker Does 像母语者一样学中文
Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🌻🌻5yrs+exp .Kids
NativePreply · China
Master Chinese with real-world insights🔥& customized lessons🍀with experienced Chinese marketer🦸from TOP Intl Brands|💼 Business✏️HSK💬Conversational🌟Culture Them…
Nativeitalki · China
Beginner-friendly | Fast-track Pinyin |Practical Chinese | Pronunciation Correction
Teaches A1–C2
FindTutors
provide engaging and personalised Mandarin lessons for children, teenagers, and adults, especially beginners and intermediate lear
Classgap · Spain
Teaches A1–C1
Apprentus
Mandarin for English Speakers at Beginner Levels from A U.S. International Student
Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
read/write/sinology
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Taiwan
Learn Mandarin with Ease – Speak with Confidence!
Nativeitalki · China
Experienced & Engaging Teacher with Over 10 Years of Expertise 😉
Teaches A1–C2
FindTutors
Native Chinese speaker offering friendly Mandarin lessons for beginners and improvers.
NativeClassgap · Malaysia
Chinese Tutor with teaching experience in Chinese Schools 有华校教学经验的中文老师
Teaches A1–B2
Apprentus
Beginner, intermediate and advanced Chinese (Mandarin)
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 | 367 | $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 | 126 | $33 | $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.
China3,910 / 7,417Taiwan625 / 7,417
Hong Kong SAR China80 / 7,417
South Korea53 / 7,417
Japan45 / 7,417Malaysia29 / 7,417
United States28 / 7,417
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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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