7,433 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $18 at the median, across the 7,433 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 $21 for non-native tutors.
2,737 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativePreply · China
Native Chinese speaker | Top-tier University Master | Certified (CTCSOL & Mandarin Proficiency) | 4+ Yrs Experience | Conversational/Business/Travel Chinese, H…
Nativeitalki · China
CTCSOL Certified ｜ Tailored Prep for HSK/BCT/YCT ｜ Business💼 ｜ Travel✈️ ｜ Cultural Guidance
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Children (6-11)|Kids (3-5)
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
🌟Customized Courses |💖 Beginner Chinese|💫 Culture & Travel Chinese |📕 HSK Training|🌸 Conversational Chinese | Business Chinese |🧒Kids' Chinese |🌻 Interactive &…
Nativeitalki · Spain
Experienced Chinese tutor proficient in Spanish and English offering fun engaging lessons for adults
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
pinyin/speaking/reading
Chinese (China) · likely · 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.
NativePreply · Malaysia
✅ Certified Mandarin Tutor ✅ HSK & Beginner Expert ✅ Oral Conversations ✅ Business ✅ Travel 👉 Focus On Practical Mandarin For Real Life —Speak Naturally, Speak…
Nativeitalki · China
5 years' Chinese Teacher/15+ years global business background /YCT / HSK / Daily / Travel /Business
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
HSK | Fun Learning for Kids🎈
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
👏13+ experience 🥇MTSR Advanced Bilingual Trainer🥇Gold Medal Business Trainer✅HSK✅Business Chinese✅Travel Chinese✅Daily Conversation✅Pronunciation Correction✅YC…
Nativeitalki · China
Real Talk Mandarin | Immersive & Interactive | 100% Tailored | Rich Materials
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🏆Taiwan Ladder English
Teaches A1–B1
NativePreply · China
🏅 Native Mandarin Speaker✨ 3+ Years of Teaching ✨ HSK & YCT Expert ✨ Great with Kids ✨CBE Exam Prep✨Business • Oral • Travel Chinese
Nativeitalki · China
🏅Certified tutor with 3 years of experience ✅Beginner friendly ✅ HSK//Oral expression/Business/YCT
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Mandarin and Chinese teacher
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
🌟Real-Life Mandarin 👉 Listening & Speaking Focus | Perfect for Beginners | HSK 📖 Business 💼 Travel ✈️ | Tailored Teaching for Fast Progress 🚀
Nativeitalki · China
Forge Future Elites: 15 - Year Vet Chinese Teacher Leads Students to World - Class Univs
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
기초ㅣ회화ㅣ발음ㅣTOPIK
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
🤝 Beginner‑Friendly | 🏆 10Y Business Experience & 5Y TCSL Teaching | 📚 Full HSK 1‑6 Tutoring | 👄 Oral Fluency Training | 🎯 Work, Travel & Culture Private Lesso…
Nativeitalki · China
* A Chinese teacher with a psychology certificate
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
7 years teaching 📘KET/PET
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
All Levels Welcome| Spoken Chinese👄| HSK📖 | Travel✈️| Business💼 |Shanghainese| Cross-Cultural🌉l Medical💉| ♥ Has experience studying and working overseas, livel…
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
⚖️ 前法院书记员→中文教师 | MA TESOL | 助你通过HSK | 普通话一乙
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Learning Happily&Efficiently
Teaches A1–A2
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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 | 374 | $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 | 135 | $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 | 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.
China3,917 / 7,433
Taiwan625 / 7,433
Hong Kong SAR China80 / 7,433South Korea53 / 7,433
Japan45 / 7,433Malaysia29 / 7,433
United States28 / 7,433
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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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