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
Native Chinese 🇨🇳 | Italian & English 🇮🇹🇬🇧 | HSK & Conversation | Personalized Lessons
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeClassgap · China
Chinese is my mother tongue. I have a certificate in advanced Mandarin
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Communicative|Fun
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
12 years University Mandarin teacher/Major in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages.
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
9Y Global Marketing Pro Exp | 4Y Business Chinese & HSK Expert | 0-Level Friendly | Fun & Customized Lessons
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeClassgap · China
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.
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Business | Basic Chinese
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · China
Students are 7 to 65 years old; linguistics PhD; teaching25+k Chinese lessons online and offline
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Beginner-Friendly 📍 Fluent in English ✅ Super Patient, Friendly Chinese Teacher ⭐ Quick Start for Absolute Beginners 🔥/ HSK Exam Prep/ Daily Conversation Boost…
Teaches A1–C2
NativeClassgap · China
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
15 years teaching experience
Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · China
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Taiwan
📢 Fun and easy to start and dedicated to reach professional.
Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeClassgap · China
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Master Degree| 5 Yrs Exp
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
CTCSOL certified & 8 years of teaching experience
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Professional in Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language, Chinese Teacher
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeClassgap · China
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Major in Teaching Chinese
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Taiwan
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
University Chinese teacher with 7 years of teaching experience/HSK/Beginner friendly
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeClassgap · China
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Mandarin | pinyin
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
★ TOP 1% Certified professional Japanese teacher (4600 lessons) -会说中文的专业日语教师 - 名校进学指导／专业HR面试/JLPT速成
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 / 8,596Hong Kong SAR China95 / 8,596
South Korea55 / 8,596Japan54 / 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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