4,615 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 4,615 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.
7 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativePreply · China
✓ Business Chinese | HSK | Conversational Mandarin | 10+ Years Teaching Excellence with a verified teaching certificate ✓ Exam & Interview prep ✓ Beginner Frie…
NativePreply · China
Your Teacher for Truly Speaking Chinese | Interview Skills and Business Communication
NativePreply · China
15Y Fortune 500 HRBP |Workplace Mandarin & Chinese Interview Coach | Fun Mandarin for Kids
NativePreply · China
🔹 10-Year Experienced Native Tutor 🔹 Preply verified tutor 🔹 CTCSOL Certified 🔹 Mandarin Level 2A 🔹 master Kids/Adults Mandarin 🔹 Business and functional Chine…
NativePreply · Taiwan
Real-Life Mandarin Learning | Business & Workplace Chinese | Job Interview Preparation
NativePreply · China
Native Chinese Tutor | Business Chinese | HSK1‑6&HSKK | Kids 6+ | Travel Chinese | Canada Immigration Interview Prep(CN‑EN)| Mandarin Level 1-B Certificate | T…
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativePreply · China
Business Chinese for Professionals | Ex-Head of HR & Management Consultant | Job interviews · Meetings & Presentations · Cross-Department & Workplace Communica…
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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 |
| Classgap | 510 | $18 | $13–$24 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 315 | $21 | $14–$28 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| italki | 222 | $18 | $15–$24 | 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 | 69 | $34 | $27–$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.
China1,740 / 4,615Taiwan261 / 4,615
South Korea27 / 4,615
Japan26 / 4,615
United States16 / 4,615
Vietnam13 / 4,615
Hong Kong SAR China12 / 4,615
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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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