1,077 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $24 at the median, across the 1,077 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $17 and $34 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $3.30. Native speakers charge a median of $24 per hour, versus $24 for non-native tutors.
508 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
AmazingTalker · China
Professional authority
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
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🗣️| Listening👂| Reading📖
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
10 Years of Teaching Experience / Level 2 Mandarin Certification | Teaching Mandarin, Cantonese, and English for Kids, Travel, and Business – All in One Stop!
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🔥Your Best Friend🔥
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
8Y Teaching Exp | Std Pronun & After‑class Audio | MA in E&D Psychology 🧠 |Fluent EN |HSK & Business Pro | 0-Level Friendly |Fun & Tailored Lessons | Traveled…
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NativeAmazingTalker · China
Pinyin /picture book
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Experienced Chinese Teacher: HSK, Spoken & Business Courses, English/Japanese Support, CTCSOL Certified
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
taught 1000 hours+
Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Super Tutor with 5 Years & 4500+ Hours of Experience
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Phonic｜Oral｜Reading｜School-Age
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
🏅HSK | 🏅YCT | 🏅Absolute Beginner | 🎉Fun Chinese for Kids | 🎉Practical Daily Practice | 👜Business Conversation | ❤️Super patient & enthusiastic. Let’s enjoy lea…
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Speaking/Exam counseling
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
NativePreply · China
From Zero to Business Proficiency: 10 Years of Experience Helping You Communicate in Authentic Chinese!
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
🎯12 Years Teaching Experience
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
🏆 Certified Chinese Teacher | 7+ Years' Experience | HSK • Conversation • Business Chinese
NativeAmazingTalker · China
😺 New teacher online 😺
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Certified tutor with 3 years of experiences. HSK, business Chinese
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Mandarin Level 1/fun teaching
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Professional with over 10 years in Japanese companies | Business Chinese & Trade Practices | Apparel Terminology | Shanghai Dialect Support | Beginner Friendly
NativeAmazingTalker · China
💗ORAL💗conversation💗PSC💗GAPSK💗
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
#CTCSOL International Chinese Teacher Certificate #Mandarin Level 2 A #Engineer Chinese #HSK #Chinese Solutions #Customized Courses #Architectural Chinese #Tec…
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
Conversation|Intermediate
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
General education｜Pinyin
Chinese (China) · likely · 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 / 1,077
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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 October 19, 2026
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