8,682 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $18 at the median, across the 8,682 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.
8,682 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Conversation
Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Wyzant
Experienced Math/Physics PhD with Patience and Humor
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Voscours
Professeur chinois propose cours de chinois tous niveaux. Chinois mandarin oral - ecrit - culture chinoise
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
AP & GCSE Chinese
Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Wyzant
Native Chinese Speaker with AP 5 and SAT II Perfect Score
Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Wyzant
MBA in finance from NYU with 10+ years of Teaching Experience
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
Wyzant
TOEFL Expert with 10+ Years Experience
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Singapore
standing sub-committee member of World TCM Association
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
A patient teacher who adapts to each student's needs
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
italki · Hong Kong SAR China
🔥Top1% on italki|IELTS|School/University|16yrs experience🔥
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
I help Mandarin learners speak confidently in 90 days without endless grammar drills.
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Certified China National & International Teaching Chinese as Second Language with 6 years experience
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Tutor Hunt
Hi, my name is Xiaolin. I am a native Mandarin speaker, known for being friendly and patient, with extensive experience in teaching.
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Apprentus
Harvard-Trained Business English / Interview Coaching
Teaches A1–C2
NativeVerbling · Spain
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
FindTutors
Native Chinese Speaker teaching Chinese at all levels (beginners, GCSE, A-Levels, Adult learners etc)
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Certified Chinese Teacher (20+ Years) | Expert in Beginner to intermediate ｜ HSK 1–4 |
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🥇HSK 🏅Conversation 💰Business
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Subscribe my YouTube Podcast Channel - Dashu Mandarin
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Tutor Hunt
Hi, my name is Imogen.
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · United Kingdom
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Apprentus
Speak Chinese Naturally & Confidently with a Certified TCSOL Teacher
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Tutor Hunt
Enthusiastic and inspiring Maths/Science & Chinese (Mandarin)Tutor Personal Descri ption: I have a PhD degree in material science and engineering with great…
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Practical Japanese | Speaking
Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
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AmazingTalker is both the cheapest (median $12) and the biggest (3,073 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 | 3,073 | $12 | $6.60–$20 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 2,339 | $21 | $17–$26 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| italki | 1,418 | $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 | 527 | $18 | $13–$23 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Cafetalk | 196 | $13 | $9.48–$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 |
| Wyzant | 29 | $50 | $48–$60 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 29 | $60 | $49–$78 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Engoo | 19 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| LanguaTalk | 6 | $33 | $31–$39 | 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.
China4,908 / 8,682Taiwan727 / 8,682Hong Kong SAR China99 / 8,682
South Korea57 / 8,682
Japan55 / 8,682
Malaysia51 / 8,682
United States41 / 8,682
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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 October 6, 2026
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