9,167 tutors · 12 platforms
4,761 of the 9,167 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 $17 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
4,761 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeVerbling · China
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeClassgap · United States
Real Chinese, Real training, Real culture
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
A native speaker, certified in teaching Chinese for 20 years,specialized in HSK1_6,Business Chinese,Chinese for children,conversational Chinese,Chinese PinYin,…
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeLanguaTalk · Taiwan
Professional Chinese Tutor(M.A.) 7+yrs teaching 🚀 Beginners-C1 🗣️ Conversational Chinese
Chinese (Taiwan) · Teaches A1–C2
Letuelezioni
Mandarino nativo e laureato via TEAMS o WHATSAPP per 20
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Tutor Hunt
I am very passionate about languages and cultures.
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.
Wyzant
PhD in Chinese Literature with 8+ Years of Teaching Experience
Teaches A1–C2
Apprentus
Learn Mandarin Chinese in a fun and effective way!
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Taiwan
台湾文化を楽しく学ぼう！～年越し・祝日・グルメ・夜市・観光～
Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Ex cabin crew|Toeic 955
Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · China
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches B1–C2
NativeVerbling · China
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Structured Systematic Design|Certified Mandarin Coach|Beginner-Friendly|Speaking-Listening Focus|HSK1-6 with Culture
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Classgap · Spain
Teaches A1–A2
NativeLanguaTalk · China
Your Chinese Teacher for Real Listening and Speaking with 6 Years of Teaching Experience
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Voscours
Clases de Chino por profesor nativo titulado Online
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Tutor Hunt
Masters in Finance at London Business School Dear Members, Due to current COVID situation and my commitments in other tasks/study, unfortunately I could not…
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Wyzant
Native Chinese Speaker | Mandarin Tutor
Teaches A1–C2
Apprentus
Introduction to Chinese, preparation for HSK, Business Chinese
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Taiwan
中国語コース
Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
👉Give it a try- $3/ 25min
Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Certified in HSK Syllabus Teaching | Certified in Teaching Chinese to Foreign Children
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeVerbling · China
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
✅ Patient & Certified Tutor | Helping Beginners❤️ Build Strong Listening & Speaking Skills | Conversational 🗣️ | Business 💼 | Travel ✈️ | HSK Prep 📘-
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
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AmazingTalker is both the cheapest (median $9.24) and the biggest (3,467 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 | 3,467 | $9.24 | $6.60–$20 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 2,379 | $21 | $17–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| italki | 1,398 | $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 | 557 | $18 | $14–$23 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Cafetalk | 209 | $13 | $9.47–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Apprentus | 151 | $33 | $26–$42 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Verbling | 43 | $30 | $25–$41 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 37 | $55 | $45–$60 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 31 | $61 | $50–$80 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Engoo | 20 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| LanguaTalk | 6 | $33 | $32–$39 | 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.
China5,307 / 9,167Taiwan730 / 9,167
Hong Kong SAR China103 / 9,167
South Korea59 / 9,167
Japan53 / 9,167
Malaysia50 / 9,167United States42 / 9,167
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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 November 12, 2026
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