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.
FindTutors
Experienced Mandarin Tutor｜Beginner to Advanced, Online Lessons Available
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeClassgap · China
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches C2
Nativeitalki · Taiwan
Helping students around the world speak Chinese naturally and confidently.
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓Exams | 🌍 Travel | 💼 Business
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
✅HSK1-6 ✅YCT ✅Oral Training ✅Pronunciation Correction Certified tutors with 5 years of experience. Start speaking Chinese easily with experienced and friendly…
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
FindTutors
I am a Chinese native, I have taken GCSE Chinese exams and got a. I have lived in China for 19 years before andI can tell them some Chinese culture
Chinese (China) · likely
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativeClassgap · China
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Teaches A1 –C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
口筆譯｜翻譯學｜中 日文修辭學｜檢定
Teaches B1–C2
NativePreply · China
Newbie to Interactive Conversation within 25 Lessons | Well- Structured and Highly Engaging Class | Specialize in Beginner Chinese-HSK-Daily Conversation
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
FindTutors
Would you like to learn and think in a different way? I am keen to help navigate the learning journey together!
Chinese (China) · likely
NativeClassgap · China
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
口說強化訓練 ｜教學經驗極豐富
Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · China
Professionally certified Chinese teacher, proficient in Russian and a little English
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
FindTutors
Postgraduate tutor in Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, and Mandarin Chinese
NativeClassgap · China
🌈❤️3.5years experience | in Russian and English | HSK | YCT | Business | Mandarin
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🏅SG Chinese｜PSLE📖RW+Oral
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches B1–C2
NativePreply · China
Bachelor of Languages, Teaching Certificate, Accredited Tutor with 4 years of experience
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
FindTutors
Chinese and tutor provide to all ages, both in person or online
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeClassgap · China
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches C2
Nativeitalki · China
Учитель китайского языка, говорящий по-русски
Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Conversation| YCT |HSK
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
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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 / 8,596Japan54 / 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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