Brooke C
NativeCafetalk · China
全程纯语音轻松聊天，逐句纠音纠错，课后专属文字笔记，无痛提升日常口语！
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
Page language: English
7,941 tutors · 12 platforms
Cheap Chinese tutors under $12 an hour
The most affordable quarter of Chinese tutors charge $12 per hour or less: 2,039 tutors across 12 platforms. For comparison, the overall median is $18. Trial lessons typically cost $1.10. Native speakers charge a median of $18 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$9.77/h
Median / hour
$7.54–$11
Typical range
$1.10
Trial lesson
2,039
on 12 platforms
Compare Chinese tutors
1,683 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
丹
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🗣 Conversational Chinese |
- Native
- 15 lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (9)
- Not shown
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$5.28/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
秋 陈.
NativePreply · China
Certified Chinese Tutor with 7 Years of Overseas Experience, Specializing in Spoken Chinese for Kids and Adults
- Native
- 3 yrs · 37 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$9.60/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.00
Oceane
Nativeitalki · China
有着4年教学经验的三语中文老师
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- French +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 92% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
Essie
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 CET4 | Conversational Englis
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (9)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$7.92/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Shunuan C.
NativePreply · China
Fully Qualified | 4 Years of Experience | Major in Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language | Overseas Teaching Experience |Skilled in rapid oral language breakt…
- Native
- 4 yrs · 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$9.60/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.00
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Sandy
Nativeitalki · China
Certified Chinese teacher • 15yrs ESL • HSK • Business & Conversation
- Native
- 22 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 77% of messages
Teaches A1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Esen老师
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Adults|Fundamental|Business
- Native
- 41 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (9)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$6.60/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Jingyi Z.
NativePreply · China
😊 15 years of teaching experience❤️ Beginner-friendly👧 Chinese for kids📚 Proficient in HSK 1–6✈️ Business Chinese for work👃 Focus on listening & speaking👏 Pers…
- Native
- 15 yrs · 34 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$3.60/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.50
Zhàn
Nativeitalki · United Arab Emirates
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
$7.00/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
北京趙老師
NativeAmazingTalker · China
會話|興趣|閱讀
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (9)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Business
- Everyday admin & immigration
$9.24/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Yunjie G.
NativePreply · China
✅ Native Chinese | Good English | 9‑year teaching experience ✅ Kids: Beginner Chinese, Pinyin, characters, speaking ✅ Adults: Daily, travel & business Chinese,…
- Native
- 9 yrs · 49 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$7.20/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.00
Cora
Nativeitalki · China
International Teaching Experience | Early Year Educator | Trilingual Tutor (CHN, ENG, JPN)
- Native
- 15 lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$9.00/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
陳偉麗
NativeAmazingTalker · China
教學經驗豐富
- Native
- 21 lessons
- Professional teacher
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (9)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Business
$12/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Chen B.
NativePreply · China
Chinese teacher with 3 years of teaching experience and a very good personality Children's favorite preschool teacher Gentle and experienced Chinese teacher A…
- Native
- 3 yrs · 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$6.00/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.50
April
Nativeitalki · China
Fully Customized Lessons | Built Around Your Journey
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Lynne
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Chinese for Adults
- Native
- 1 yrs · 50+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (8)
- Not shown
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
$7.92/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Cora
Nativeitalki · China
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
Summer
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Tailored teaching approac😊
- Native
- 12 lessons
- Professional teacher
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (8)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$6.60/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
luyue
Nativeitalki · China
👉Three years of Chinese teaching ✅HSK Preparation ✅ Daily conversations ✅YCT✅ Easy Chinese learning
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 17% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
LULU
NativeAmazingTalker · China
TONGJI UNIVERSITY
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (8)
- Not shown
Teaches A1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$6.60/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Lily
Nativeitalki · China
3年对外汉语教学经验，普通话二甲证书，擅长零基础入门、日常口语速成、旅游汉语及 HSK 考级辅导。英语专业，可中英双语授课，适配成人通勤学习、少儿趣味启蒙、华裔孩子巩固中 文
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$11/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Lijing
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Speaking-focused, YCT\HSK
- Native
- 18 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Not shown
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$2.64/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Lydia
Nativeitalki · China
- Native
- 4 lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$6.00/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
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Chinese tutors by platform
AmazingTalker is both the cheapest (median $12) and the biggest (2,954 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 | 2,954 | $12 | $6.60–$20 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 2,324 | $22 | $17–$26 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| Preply | 869 | $24 | $18–$34 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| italki | 834 | $20 | $15–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Classgap | 511 | $18 | $13–$24 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Cafetalk | 192 | $13 | $9.51–$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 | 28 | $60 | $49–$78 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 27 | $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 |
How much Chinese tutors charge
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
All tutors
$18Middle 50% between $12 and $25, 7922 tutors
Native speakers
$18Middle 50% between $10 and $24, 5557 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $26, 2365 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
AmazingTalker
$12Middle 50% between $6.60 and $20, 2954 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $26, 2324 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $34, 869 tutors
italki
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $25, 834 tutors
Classgap
$18Middle 50% between $13 and $24, 511 tutors
Cafetalk
$13Middle 50% between $9.51 and $15, 192 tutors
Apprentus
$33Middle 50% between $25 and $42, 136 tutors
Verbling
$29Middle 50% between $25 and $40, 41 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$60Middle 50% between $49 and $78, 28 tutors
Wyzant
$50Middle 50% between $45 and $60, 27 tutors
LanguaTalk
$33Middle 50% between $31 and $41, 6 tutors
Where Chinese tutors are from
- China4,346 / 7,941
Taiwan656 / 7,941
Hong Kong SAR China86 / 7,941
South Korea54 / 7,941
Japan48 / 7,941
Malaysia38 / 7,941
United States31 / 7,941
Canada22 / 7,941
Chinese tutors: FAQ
The cheapest quarter of Chinese tutors in our directory charge $12 per hour or less (2,039 tutors). Community tutors and non-native speakers are usually the most affordable, and many offer discounted trial lessons.
Across 7,922 Chinese tutors with a listed price, the median is $18 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $6.60 and $34 per hour.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $1.10. Trials are offered on AmazingTalker, Preply, italki, Classgap, and Cafetalk, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.
We read the public profile of every tutor listed on the marketplaces we cover and refresh it daily. Prices are converted to US dollars at European Central Bank rates and normalised to a 60-minute lesson. Platforms can't pay to rank higher.
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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 September 30, 2026
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