4,124 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $22 at the median, across the 4,124 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $16 and $28 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $0. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $23 for non-native tutors.
6 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
LanguaTalk · China
8+ yrs PSC Certified Tutor | Mandarin, Cantonese | HSK,Business | Cross-Cultural
Teaches A1–C2
LanguaTalk · Taiwan
5 years of experience teaching Chinese to English speakers
Teaches A1–C2
LanguaTalk · Taiwan
Professional Chinese Tutor(M.A.) 7+yrs teaching 🚀 Beginners-C1 🗣️ Conversational Chinese
Teaches A1–C2
LanguaTalk · China
Your Chinese Teacher for Real Listening and Speaking with 6 Years of Teaching Experience
Teaches A1–C2
LanguaTalk · China
Certified Experienced Teacher/Writing/Speech/Exam Prep/Pronunciation/Character
Teaches A1–C2
LanguaTalk · China
Certified trilingual Chinese teacher and PhD in international relations
Teaches A1–C2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($13), while Tusclases / FindTutors offers the most choice (2,320 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| AmazingTalker | 315 | $21 | $14–$28 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Classgap | 237 | $17 | $13–$23 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Cafetalk | 191 | $13 | $9.46–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| italki | 45 | $15 | $12–$20 | 4.9★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 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 |
| Apprentus | 28 | $42 | $29–$48 | 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.
China1,340 / 4,124Taiwan249 / 4,124
South Korea26 / 4,124
Japan26 / 4,124
United States12 / 4,124
Vietnam11 / 4,124
Malaysia9 / 4,124
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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 28, 2026
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