7,941 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $18 at the median, across the 7,941 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 $20 for non-native tutors.
2,980 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
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Native Chinese Speaker teaching Chinese at all levels (beginners, GCSE, A-Levels, Adult learners etc)
NativeClassgap · China
Certified Chinese Tutor (CTCSOL) | Kids’ & Business Chinese Expert |Bilingual teacher
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
read/write/sinology
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Professional Chinese teacher with more than 990 hours teaching expierence !!!
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Certified Chinese tutor with +10 years teaching experience. Expert in HSK1-6 courses and exams. and HSKK spoken language | Standard Mandarin Class | YCT (Kids…
NativeVerbling · China
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.
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ENFJ Mandarin Tutor (2 Yrs Exp) | HSK, Business & Adult Spoken Chinese
NativeClassgap · China
Patient Mandarin & Cantonese Teacher with 2 years of teaching experience
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Power Up｜grammar｜Vocabulary
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
I will help you find your passion and voice in Chinese no matter the level !Come with me!
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Taiwan
😊Active💕Passionate👌Real-Life Conversation👀Useful Phrase 😇Enjoyable teaching style✅All levels
NativeVerbling · China
Teaches B1–C2
Tusclasesparticulares
doy clases de chino, especializado para los negocios
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
TOPIK🏆systematic learning
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Certified teacher with 5+ years of experience, known for being patient, adaptable, and practical.
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Top university master's degree | CTCSOL Certified International Chinese Teacher | Beginner-friendly | Personalized study plans | HSK & YCT tutoring | Speaking…
NativeVerbling · Taiwan
Teaches A1–B2
FindTutors
Chinese for living situations, for travel and business
NativeAmazingTalker · China
6000+｜Spoken Chinese and test
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
italki · Hong Kong SAR China
14 Years Teaching Experience, Specialized in Multicultural Training
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
6+Years Experienced Certified Chinese tutor Friendly&Patiently |Specializing in Beginners, Speaking & HSK
Letuelezioni
Studentessa universitaria in Cina offre lezioni di cinese mandarino e business Chinese online per studenti
NativeAmazingTalker · China
conversation|Pinyin|mandarin
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
🌟Beginners Friendly 🌟Practical & Daily & Business Chinese 🌟Pronunciation Training.
Teaches A1–C2
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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 | 834 | $20 | $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.
China4,346 / 7,941Taiwan656 / 7,941Hong Kong SAR China86 / 7,941
South Korea54 / 7,941
Japan48 / 7,941
Malaysia38 / 7,941
United States31 / 7,941
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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 30, 2026
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