8,536 tutors · 12 platforms
3,315 of the 8,536 Chinese tutors we track offer lessons for beginners. Their median price is $30 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $2.20. Native speakers charge a median of $18 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
2,834 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Pronunciation correction
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Taiwan
Chinese (Taiwan) · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
5 Years of Chinese Teaching|Relaxed Conversations to Learn Chinese | Specialized in teaching beginners🤝 | Chinese for Children | Adult Everyday Conversations |…
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🍉Picture book｜pinyin｜Writing
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Professional Chinese teachers with 7 years of teaching experience
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Learn Chinese with Ease through Fun Conversations | 3 Years of Teaching Experience | Kids' Chinese | Everyday Conversations for Adults | Travel✈ | Friendly for…
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativeAmazingTalker · China
教學經驗 5y+ 🦄 活潑互動性高
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Certified Chinese teacher by CTCSOL , Native language is Mandarin and Cantonese
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Approved tutor with 5 years experience
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Oral | Travel | Kids & Adults
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · China
青少年趣味课堂Interesting class for teenagers；诗歌、影视欣赏poem and film appreciation；5年教龄；TCSOL证书；国际中文教育硕士
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Taiwan
When you take the first step, you're halfway there. Come on, be brave and learn Chinese with me!
Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Standard Mandarin｜Relaxed&Fun
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Mandarin& Cantonese Teacher with 10 years of teaching experience🏆
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
(Children & Adults | Beginners | YCT | HSK | Business Chinese | Spoken Chinese | Passionate and patient) 10 years’ teaching experience – learn Chinese in a rel…
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Oral|Reading|Pronunciation
Teaches A2
Nativeitalki · Indonesia
A language learner turned to language teacher
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Fun Chinese Class Loved by Kids
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Beginner | Children | TOEIC
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · China
🏅Wendy老师具有普通话一级证书🏅中国国家颁发的教师资格证🏅专业高级对外汉语教师资格证
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Certified Tutor fluent in French, Japanese, Mandarin, Shanghai Dialect, and English.
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Speaking | Business ｜IELTS
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
拥有丰富教学经验的中文老师
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
▶Professional Tutor with a Master’s in Chinese Linguistics ▶Beginner-friendly (10+)| All levels | HSK1–6 | Business Chinese | Speaking & Listening
Chinese (China) · likely · 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 | 1,359 | $20 | $15–$27 | 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.
China4,806 / 8,536Taiwan717 / 8,536
Hong Kong SAR China93 / 8,536
South Korea55 / 8,536
Japan54 / 8,536
Malaysia50 / 8,536
United States37 / 8,536
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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 2, 2026
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