7,338 tutors · 12 platforms
2,359 of the 7,338 Chinese tutors we track offer lessons for beginners. Their median price is $25 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $1.10. Native speakers charge a median of $16 per hour, versus $21 for non-native tutors.
2,360 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativePreply · China
Learn Chinese easily with Angela. Speak confidently right after class! Focus areas: Absolute beginner, HSK exam preparation, advanced in-depth conversation, wo…
Nativeitalki · China
A Chinese teacher with 9 years of experience, specializing in HSK courses and children's classes
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Grammar|Oral|IELTS|Business
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Living in Bordeaux/London | Experienced Chinese Teacher with an Academic Background | Literature Enthusiast | Over-Caffeinated, Champagne-Loving Cat Lover
Nativeitalki · China
Chinese teacher & English translator. Helping you speak naturally and confidently.
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
|Pronunciation|Children (6-11)
Teaches A1–B1
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativePreply · China
🌊 CTCSOL-certified tutor 🌊 Trilingual (CN/EN/ES) Lessons for All Levels 🌊 Ace HSK/HSKK 🌊 Suitable for beginners 🌊 Tailored Business Chinese 🌊 Conversational Ch…
Nativeitalki · China
🌈 Daily conversation・Beginner friendly ・Experienced online tutor. From HSK1-6 level zero to advance
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
可用日文解說中文文法
Teaches A2–C2
NativePreply · China
Beginner-friendly!🐒 ｜Make Chinese easier, make learning fun!! 👽️｜ 3-year teaching experience + Corporate Pro
Nativeitalki · China
Certified Chinese teacher with over 2000 lessons taught.
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Singapore/HK In-class tutoring
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Professional Chinese teacher with 5 years of experience
Nativeitalki · Taiwan
Chinese (Taiwan) · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Vietnam
日常中文｜HSK｜TOCFL
Teaches A2
NativePreply · China
📚5+ Years of Experience | 🎯HSK | ✨Beginners | ✈Travel Chinese | 🗣️Natural Speaking
Nativeitalki · China
Professional tutor with more than 10 years of teaching experience | Kids / Adult / Beginner
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
🗣️ Conversation 📖 Grammar
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
☕Open-Topic Speaking Practice🌟 Beginner-Friendly (Zero Foundation) | 🗣️ Bilingual Instruction (Chinese & English) | 📚 Specialized HSK Exam Prep (Levels 1–6) |
Nativeitalki · Italy
Native Chinese & Shanghainese | JLPT N1 & IELTS 7.5 | Japanese & Mandarin Tutor
Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
TOEIC expert
Teaches B1–C2
NativePreply · China
🚀 Beginner → Fluent Fast! 💬 Real-Life Chinese | 📖 HSK1–6 | ✈️ Travel & Daily Talk | 🧑🏫 MA Educator | 💡 Personalized Lessons
Nativeitalki · China
4 Years Language Teaching Exprience, Daily Hokkien, Business Chinese, Daily and Traveling Chinese
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
JLPT｜Conversation｜Travel
Teaches A1–B1
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AmazingTalker is both the cheapest (median $12) and the biggest (2,915 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 | 2,915 | $12 | $6.60–$20 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 2,320 | $22 | $17–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| Preply | 869 | $24 | $18–$34 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Classgap | 510 | $18 | $13–$24 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| italki | 324 | $18 | $15–$24 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Cafetalk | 191 | $13 | $9.46–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Apprentus | 90 | $33 | $26–$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 | 28 | $60 | $49–$78 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 25 | $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.
China3,874 / 7,338Taiwan621 / 7,338
Hong Kong SAR China80 / 7,338
South Korea53 / 7,338
Japan45 / 7,338
Malaysia29 / 7,338
United States28 / 7,338
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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 September 29, 2026
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