8,596 tutors · 12 platforms
3,345 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.
2,861 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · China
Certified Chinese Teacher helping students break the language barrier and gain confidence
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
✅New teacher discount
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Beginner-Friendly (Teaching in English & Korean) | HSK 1-6 Structured Learning & Test Preparation | Practical Daily Conversation | Friendly & Patient
Nativeitalki · China
Customized courses on demand 💕Conversation,Reading,Chinese character,Writing 💕Beginner - Advanced
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Daily Talk🎈KET/PET
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
🏆 professional mandarin teacher | 👫 adults and children (beginners friendly)|📚 HSK&YCT | 🏕 ️Travel Chinese | 🙋♀️ Spoken Chinese | 👌 fun and efficient Hello! W…
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Nativeitalki · China
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
"Kids/Beginners/Advanced
NativePreply · China
Makes language learning a joyful cultural journey 🌞Adult beginners' quick start ✅Children 's teaching expert📚 cultivating language sense and confident expressi…
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
English reading and grammar
Nativeitalki · China
10年多中英文教学经历
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
√ Rich experience in online teaching √ unique teaching methods for beginners and those with inaccurate pronunciation √ Classes are relaxed and enjoyable √ HSK/…
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Convo|Hobby|Academic study
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
A highly patient tutor with 5 years of teaching experience ✅ Absolute beginners friendly ✅ HSK exam preparation | Spoken Chinese Improvement | Travel Chinese 🤗…
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎈"Kids & Adults Chinese😊
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Malaysia
Native Chinese Tutor | 5+ Years Teaching | Journalism & International Chinese Education
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Taiwan
Speak Chinese from Day One | Native Chinese & English Speaker | 5+ Years of Experience | Personalized Lessons | Based in Belgium 🇧🇪
Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Spoken Chinese Fast Track
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Hong Kong SAR China
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Chinese That Feels Like a Conversation 💬 | From Beginner to Fluent Chinese 🇨🇳 | Professional Native Mandarin Tutor | 11 Years in Canada 🇨🇦 | HSK & Conversation
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Adults｜children|OralYCT|HSK
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
通过真实对话，轻松流利说中文！｜Unlock Fluent Chinese with Real Conversations!
Teaches A2–C1
NativePreply · China
Professional Mandarin Tutor | Beginner-friendly | HSK Coaching 3 years of online teaching experience Your go-to guide for oral Chinese growth with companion-st…
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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 / 8,596
Japan54 / 8,596Malaysia50 / 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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