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.
1,077 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Conversation/Beginners entry
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Chinese with a Beijing native | 4 years' experience | HSK & conversation
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🗣 Oral English | Adults
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Taiwan
Personalise your Mandarin Learning Journey | Comprehensive Learning from Pronunciation and Daily Conversations to Cultural Topics
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Everyday Communication
Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A2
NativePreply · China
A chatty, culturally aware Chinese teacher who understands the challenges foreign students face. Let's explore authentic and fun Chinese expressions together!
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 Senior History Teacher | Bus
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2
NativePreply · Taiwan
🧩Fun & Visual Chinese 🌷for Kids! 🌟 Zhuyin/Pinyin 💎 3+ Yrs Exp
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
LSRW Skills / Pronunciation
Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Years of experience living abroad and teaching Chinese, fluent in English and Italian, ready to help you master Chinese while diving into Chinese culture!
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
🌱Beginners🙋Adult Learners
Teaches A1–A2
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 · Italy
Exams B1/CILS | EN-ES-ZH-FR
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
14 Years Experience | Multi-Certified Chinese Teacher | Multilingual | Mandarin Pro | Literacy Specialist
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🗣️ Beginner Japanese | Kids
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🌈Conversational Expert
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · South Korea
💛 The travel & trading company
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Kids's Chinese|YCT|HSK
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Children (6-11)|Conversation|Kids (3-5)
Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎯Kids & Adults🗣️Conversation
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Pronunciation Fix
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Adults|Kids (3-5)|Children (6-11)
Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
🌟Chinese Conversation
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
pronounce🔥|Conversation🌷
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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