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.
1,521 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeAmazingTalker · China
School Tutor｜PSC｜HK Business
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Native (likely)Verbling · Taiwan
Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
A professional Mandarin teacher with 17years, over 16,000 hours' experience.
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Classgap · Spain
Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · China
✓ Business Chinese | HSK | Conversational Mandarin | 10+ Years Teaching Excellence with a verified teaching certificate ✓ Exam & Interview prep ✓ Beginner Frie…
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nachhilfeunterricht
Chinese and Italian with a native! 10 years of experience, complete beginners, general learning, university and interview prep
Teaches A1–A2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
Cafetalk · Japan
台湾旅行がもっと安心で楽しくなる30分 旅行でよく使う中国語や現地で役立つコミュニケーション、旅行前の疑問や不安を解消します。
Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Apprentus
Harvard-Trained Business English / Interview Coaching
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Phonics｜Beginner｜Exam｜Oral
Teaches A1–C2
NativeVerbling · China
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
BC认证雅思培训师
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Your Teacher for Truly Speaking Chinese | Interview Skills and Business Communication
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Classgap · Spain
Teaches A1–A2
Cafetalk · Japan
発音矯正、隙間時間に
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
💰summer holiday discount
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2
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NativeVerbling · Taiwan
Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Chatterbox lol 5 + years experience
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
15Y Fortune 500 HRBP |Workplace Mandarin & Chinese Interview Coach | Fun Mandarin for Kids
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Cafetalk · Japan
Instruction in Japanese on how to eat Natto, fermented soy beans, Japan's traditional dish. Why don't we eat natto together in class!
Teaches A1–A2
NativeClassgap · China
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Speak English with Confidence
Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeVerbling · China
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
大厂指定合作商务英语老师 ♚ 加拿大MBA中国双硕士 ♚ 北美公司运营管理 ♚ 国家高校教师资格证 ♚ 中高级英语口语语法
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
🔹 10-Year Experienced Native Tutor 🔹 Preply verified tutor 🔹 CTCSOL Certified 🔹 Mandarin Level 2A 🔹 master Kids/Adults Mandarin 🔹 Business and functional Chine…
Chinese (China) · 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 / 8,682Japan55 / 8,682
Malaysia51 / 8,682
United States41 / 8,682
Canada24 / 8,682SpeakDuo 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 6, 2026
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