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.
42 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeClassgap · United States
Real Chinese, Real training, Real culture
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Classgap · Spain
Teaches A1–A2
NativeClassgap · China
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
NativeClassgap · China
Online Chinese teacher, 3+ years experience. Can also teach you to cook
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeClassgap · China
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeClassgap · 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.
NativeClassgap · China
Beijinger, Oral Chinese, Travel Chinese, HSK, Bussines Chinese and Chinese Culture.
Teaches A1–C2
Classgap · Spain
Teaches A1–A2
NativeClassgap · China
Hello! I am Luna, a native Mandarin speaker from Beijing, China.
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeClassgap · China
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches C2
NativeClassgap · China
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeClassgap · China
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeClassgap · China
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Classgap · Italy
Learn Mandarin with a Chinese Language Specialist | HSK & Conversation | IT/EN/FR
Teaches A1–C2
NativeClassgap · China
Personalised classes from a friendly&positive teacher with two years experience
Teaches A1–C2
NativeClassgap · Canada
Teaching: - Using additional materials i.e. video, animation, drama to increase student's learning motivation. - Sharing my working and living experiences in J…
Teaches A1–C2
NativeClassgap · China
Teaches A1–C2
NativeClassgap · China
Teaches A1–A2
NativeClassgap · China
Teaches A1–C2
Classgap · United States
TESOL English Teacher | 17+ Years | Fun English for Children Ages 3–14
Teaches B1–B2
NativeClassgap · China
🤗Master's degree🌟Native speaker🏆Experienced bilingual instructor
Teaches A1–C2
NativeClassgap · China
Teaches A1–C2
NativeClassgap · China
Native Chinese Speaker | Practical Conversation | 5 Years Exp. · CTCSOL Certified
Teaches A1–C2
NativeClassgap · China
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 | 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 / 7,433
South Korea53 / 7,433
Japan45 / 7,433
Malaysia29 / 7,433United States28 / 7,433Canada19 / 7,433SpeakDuo 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 September 29, 2026
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