8,596 tutors · 12 platforms
3,701 of the 8,596 Chinese tutors we track offer lessons for beginners. Their median price is $32 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $2.20. Native speakers charge a median of $18 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
3,186 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativePreply · China
✨ CTCSOL Certificate, Master Degree,Putonghua(Mandarin) Proficiency Certificate ,8 yrs teaching exp. 📈 Mandarin Expert: Beginner-Friendly | HSK 1-6 Mastery | S…
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeClassgap · China
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🦊Conversation|Adults|Writing🦊
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Taiwan
Skyrocket your Mandarin level with Wendy!
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Certified Chinese tutor from Beijing
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeClassgap · China
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches C2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Children Travel Business
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · China
Language is a bridge to freedom.
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
🔥 Former Airline Announcer | 🎓 CTCSOL Certified| 🗣️ Fluency |🎯 Pronunciation | 📚 HSK| 💼 Business Chinese |✨Daily conversation |🚀 Beginner-friendly
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeClassgap · China
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Macao SAR China
Augsburg college
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · China
有超过5年教学经验
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Certified tutor with 2 years of experience
Teaches A1–A2
NativeClassgap · China
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
😃Mandarin conversation🎯
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
🎓 Master of Education with over 20 years of teaching experience.教育学硕士&经验丰富
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Chinese is like an ocean, I hope to help you swim in it joyfully! 👉Beginner Quick Start 👉HSK/Travel/Business 👉Chinese Character Structural logic 👉Authentic Cul…
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeClassgap · China
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
TOEIC TEST FOR Beginner
Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · China
CTCSOL /Keep learning,let's explore the world and see more life.
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
🏅CTCSOL Certified Chinese Teacher 🗣️Beginner to Fluency 🎯HSK, OPI, YCT Test 💼Business Chinese 💖Kids Chinese 📚Customized lessons
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeClassgap · China
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
20% off for 30 classes
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
italki · Thailand
Certified Thai , Chinese and English Language with 7 years teaching experience
Teaches A1–C2
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AmazingTalker is both the cheapest (median $12) and the biggest (3,007 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 | 3,007 | $12 | $6.60–$20 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 2,328 | $21 | $17–$26 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| italki | 1,419 | $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 | 520 | $18 | $13–$23 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Cafetalk | 194 | $13 | $9.56–$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 |
| Tutor Hunt | 29 | $60 | $49–$78 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 28 | $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.
China4,855 / 8,596Taiwan720 / 8,596
Hong Kong SAR China95 / 8,596
South Korea55 / 8,596
Japan54 / 8,596
Malaysia50 / 8,596
United States40 / 8,596
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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 2, 2026
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