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.
2,359 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativePreply · China
✅ I'm a FUN and FRIENDLY Chinese tutor with 4+ years of experience 🇨🇳
Nativeitalki · China
Voice actor. I find the tone errors that keep you from being understood. Free 60-min first lesson
Teaches A1–C2
NativeClassgap · France
Teaches A1–C1
FindTutors
Native Mandarin tutor from Beijing offering friendly and practical online lessons for beginners, children and adults.
Cafetalk · Japan
あなたの趣味や学校生活、仕事について日本語で話しましょう！日本語に関する様々な疑問にもお答えします。
Apprentus
Mandarin Chinese for Beginners and non native speakers
Teaches A1–A2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
👩🏫Fun🌸friendly🎉effective
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
10+ Years - Full-Time Professional - HSK - Subject - Business - Conversation - Customized Course
Nativeitalki · China
Beginner Chinese Tutor | Patient & Easygoing | Speak from Day 1
Teaches A1–C2
Classgap · Spain
Teaches A1–A2
FindTutors
I am an experienced native Mandarin tutor. My tailored lessons are aimed at beginners, intermediate and advanced teenage & adult l
NativeCafetalk · Taiwan
This course is suitable for students with a Chinese level of A1–A2. Using textbooks, we will learn beginner-level vocabulary, grammar, and conversation.
Apprentus
Language enthusiast offers online Chinese lessons for beginner to intermediate levels
Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Grammar｜Exam Prep
Teaches B1
NativePreply · China
Certified tutor with 10 years of experience, specialized in AP and HSK Test.
Nativeitalki · China
🌟Certified &Experienced🌟日本語 N1🌟 Speaking Practice🌟｜HSK｜YCT｜Travel 🤗🤩
Teaches A1–C2
Tusclasesparticulares
Chino online para principiantes
NativeClassgap · China
Teaches A1–C1
NativeCafetalk · Taiwan
口說、聽力練習
Apprentus
Beginner & Professional Chinese(particularly Chinese Law, Policy & Economics)
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Business｜Daily｜Pronunciation
Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · China
Cantonese and Mandarin teacher with 6 years of experience
Nativeitalki · China
Enthusiastic, Patient and Interesting Chinese tutor, Native Mandarin, Hakkas, Conversation/HSK/YCT
Teaches A1–C2
Voscours
Apprenez le chinois mandarin avec une professeure bilingue – Cours adaptés à tous les niveaux, de débutant à avancé
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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 / 7,338Japan45 / 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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