1,077 tutors · 12 platforms
The most affordable quarter of Chinese tutors charge $17 per hour or less: 276 tutors across 12 platforms. For comparison, the overall median is $24. Trial lessons typically cost $3.30. Native speakers charge a median of $24 per hour, versus $24 for non-native tutors.
153 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeAmazingTalker · China
HSK🌺Zero basis🌺Speaking
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
🌈 Chinese Culture Expert! 🎇 Speak Fluently in No Time! 🌟 Patient and Enthusiastic, Friendly for Beginners! ❗️ Pronunciation Pro 💐 Adults & Kids & Business & HSK
NativeCafetalk · China
はじめまして、りりの中国語教室へようこそ！ 一回目のレッスン、テーマをあらかじめ設定しません。気軽におしゃべりしませんか？！中国語でも、日本語でも、中国語と日本語と混じっても、何でもOK！
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Letuelezioni
Madrelingua cinese offre lezione per principianti e conversazione e la pronuncia pinyin
NativeAmazingTalker · China
❤️GAPSK|Read|Recitation|HSK❤️
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Professional Chinese teachers with International Chinese Teacher Professional Competence Certificate, adopt flexible and interesting teaching methods, and teac…
Chinese (China) · likely · 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.
NativeCafetalk · China
日本語→中国語の翻訳をご希望の方は、ぜひお気軽にご相談ください。
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Business|Writing|Pronunciation
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
NativeCafetalk · China
Practice Mandarin speaking in a friendly and patient lesson.
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Mandarin Beginners' Course｜
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · China
你喜欢什么话题呢？ 让我们轻松畅聊吧！
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Oral|Conversation|Adults
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches B1–C2
NativeCafetalk · South Korea
TOPIK1 읽기 연습을 할 수 있는 수업입니다.
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Experienced, boost skills
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Cafetalk · South Korea
Identify your skills through a simple level test and consult on the direction of your class in the future.
AmazingTalker · Italy
🥇Italian Conversation🌍Travel
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Taiwan
台湾文化を楽しく学ぼう！～年越し・祝日・グルメ・夜市・観光～
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🦊Conversation|Adults|Writing🦊
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
👍Beginner-friendly
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Speaking🎪Writing🍓Reading
Teaches A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Speaking | Zhuyin & Pinyin
Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Fun Chinese for Kids & Adults
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
普通話商務📚兒童教學👨🎓粵普雙語
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
game theme oral practice
Teaches A1–C2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($13), while AmazingTalker offers the most choice (482 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 | 482 | $20 | $15–$28 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Preply | 235 | $34 | $24–$42 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 161 | $22 | $15–$28 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| Cafetalk | 36 | $13 | $6.19–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Wyzant | 33 | $50 | $45–$60 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| Classgap | 31 | $17 | $13–$19 | 4.9★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Verbling | 29 | $28 | $25–$35 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 28 | $60 | $49–$79 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Engoo | 22 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Apprentus | 13 | $42 | $37–$51 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 6 | $33 | $31–$39 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| italki | 1 | $15 | $15 | — | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
China580 / 1,077Taiwan179 / 1,077South Korea23 / 1,077
Vietnam13 / 1,077
Japan13 / 1,077
Hong Kong SAR China9 / 1,077
United States7 / 1,077Italy2 / 1,077SpeakDuo 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 19, 2026
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