7,433 tutors · 12 platforms
The most affordable quarter of Chinese tutors charge $11 per hour or less: 1,857 tutors across 12 platforms. For comparison, the overall median is $18. Trial lessons typically cost $1.10. Native speakers charge a median of $16 per hour, versus $21 for non-native tutors.
1,502 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativePreply · China
👩🏻🏫 Internationally certified Chinese teacher | 📚 HSK | 👧 YCT for kids | 💼 Business Chinese | ✈️ Travel Chinese | We don't just learn the language, we also exp…
NativeCafetalk · China
日本語→中国語の翻訳をご希望の方は、ぜひお気軽にご相談ください。
NativeClassgap · China
Hello dear friend! I am very glad to meet you in classgap. 👏
Teaches C1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
成人|商業|少兒|興趣
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Enthusiastic, Patient and Interesting Chinese tutor, Native Mandarin, Hakkas, Conversation/HSK/YCT
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Certified mentor with over 5 years of experience, proficient in HSK teaching and able to speak Cantonese. Teachers who are interested in Chinese tea culture an…
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NativeCafetalk · Taiwan
純正な台灣繁體字です ლ(❛◡❛✿)ლ 老師給你免費教材,上課內容豐富，用英文或是日文上課都可以 ♪ 台灣的生活文化、日常口語表達方式、學習美麗的字體。 老師提供免費教材。特別推薦給喜愛台灣中國語的好朋友。 Authentic Taiwanese Mandarin lesson. Great, Various les…
NativeClassgap · China
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
35yrs MS Chinese🎈HSK🌹BA Lit
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Chinese (Mandarin) Tutor with 500+ Hours Experience
Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · China
Warm & patient Chinese teacher with Guzheng talent | Specializes in beginners, HSK/YCT, daily & business Chinese. Enjoyable one-stop learning support
NativeCafetalk · China
テキストを使いながら、実生活に役立つ基礎的な表現を楽しく学びましょう。
NativeClassgap · China
Teaches C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎀 Culture | Biz/Daily Chinese
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Stop Memorizing Phrases | Sentence-Building with English Logic | Mandarin Tutor | Business & HSK3.0 | Beginner Friendly
NativeCafetalk · Taiwan
歡迎想挑戰中文程度達B1至B2程度的學員，讓老師來幫你吧！
NativeClassgap · China
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Speaking | Zhuyin | Kids 5–7
Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
🧡 Beginner Friendly | 🎯 Beat Silent Chinese | 🎙️ Clear Audio • HD Video | 🎓 Master’s Degree & CTCSOL
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
✨Enjoy fun & relaxing Chinese classes✨ 🎙️Standard clear pronunciation ⭐Suitable for absolute beginners 🌱Real‑life practical teaching 📚Systematic HSK 1‑6 course…
NativeCafetalk · China
カスタマイズ中国語
NativeClassgap · China
Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Oral|Conversation|Test|Write
Teaches A2
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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 | 374 | $18 | $15–$25 | 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 | 135 | $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 | 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.
China3,917 / 7,433Taiwan625 / 7,433
Hong Kong SAR China80 / 7,433
South Korea53 / 7,433
Japan45 / 7,433
Malaysia29 / 7,433
United States28 / 7,433
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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 29, 2026
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