Wang
NativeAmazingTalker ยท China
๐ ICA | Conversational Chinese
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English +3
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
$5.28/h
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8,596 tutors ยท 12 platforms
Cheap Chinese tutors under $12 an hour
The most affordable quarter of Chinese tutors charge $12 per hour or less: 2,146 tutors across 12 platforms. For comparison, the overall median is $18. Trial lessons typically cost $2.20. Native speakers charge a median of $18 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$9.97/h
Median / hour
$7.54โ$11
Typical range
$2.20
Trial lesson
2,146
on 12 platforms
Compare Chinese tutors
1,812 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Grace
NativeAmazingTalker ยท China
๐ Qualification Trainer | Conv
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1โC2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Everyday admin & immigration
$6.60/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.20
RuQian
NativeAmazingTalker ยท China
๐ ICCPT | Conversational Chine
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A2
- Speaks your language
$5.28/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
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NativeAmazingTalker ยท Taiwan
๐ Conversational Chinese ๐ฃ
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$3.96/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Joy
NativeAmazingTalker ยท China
๐ Mandarin Proficiency | Conve
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1โC2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Everyday admin & immigration
$5.28/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.20
Lin
NativeAmazingTalker ยท Taiwan
๐ Conversational Chinese ๐ฃ
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Not listed
- Min Nan Chinese +4
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches B1โC2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Everyday admin & immigration
$7.92/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
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NativeAmazingTalker ยท China
๐ ICA | Conversational Chinese
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1โC2
- Exam prep
- Business
- Everyday admin & immigration
$6.60/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
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NativeAmazingTalker ยท Hong Kong SAR China
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- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
$7.92/h
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Nelly
NativeAmazingTalker ยท China
๐ CTCSOL | Conversational Chin
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1โC2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Everyday admin & immigration
$6.60/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
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NativeAmazingTalker ยท China
๐ ICA | Conversational Chinese
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1โC2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
$6.60/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.20
Mia
NativeAmazingTalker ยท China
๐ Junior High English | Conver
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- Cantonese +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$6.60/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
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NativeAmazingTalker ยท China
๐ ๅไธญๆๅธซ่ณๆ ผ | ๆไบบไธญๆ ๅๆฅญไธญๆ ๐ฃ
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A2
- Business
$6.60/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
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NativeAmazingTalker ยท China
๐ Int'l Chinese Teacher | Adul
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1โB2
- Speaks your language
- Business
$6.60/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Mandarin
NativeAmazingTalker ยท China
๐ 13 yrs Experience | Conversa
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1โC2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Everyday admin & immigration
$6.60/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
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NativeAmazingTalker ยท China
๐ Teacher Cert | Conversationa
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English +3
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
$5.28/h
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Lynneๅ
NativeAmazingTalker ยท China
๐ ICA | Conversational Chinese
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A2
- Speaks your language
$6.60/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Calypso
NativeAmazingTalker ยท China
๐ฅ Real Chinese & Custom Plans
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1โC2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
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NativeAmazingTalker ยท China
๐ ICA | Conversational Chinese
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English +3
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
$5.28/h
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MeinaXu
NativeAmazingTalker ยท China
๐ IPA Certified | Conversation
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
$6.60/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
stellor
NativeAmazingTalker ยท China
๐ Certified Teacher | Conversa
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1โB2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
$5.28/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
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NativeAmazingTalker ยท China
๐ HSK Level 6 | Conversational
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$5.28/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Ivy
NativeAmazingTalker ยท Taiwan
Taiwan Mandarin | London ๐ฌ๐ง
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1โC2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$7.92/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Keren
NativeAmazingTalker ยท China
๐ Conversational Chinese | Kid
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Xiang Chinese +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$5.28/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Nova
NativeAmazingTalker ยท China
๐ Junior Teacher Cert | Oral C
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1โA2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
$6.60/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
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Chinese tutors by platform
AmazingTalker is both the cheapest (median $12) and the biggest (3,007 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 | 3,007 | $12 | $6.60โ$20 | 5.0โ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 2,328 | $21 | $17โ$26 | 5.0โ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| italki | 1,419 | $20 | $15โ$28 | 5.0โ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Preply | 869 | $24 | $18โ$34 | 5.0โ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Classgap | 520 | $18 | $13โ$23 | 5.0โ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Cafetalk | 194 | $13 | $9.56โ$15 | โ | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Apprentus | 136 | $33 | $25โ$42 | 4.9โ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Verbling | 41 | $29 | $25โ$40 | 5.0โ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 29 | $60 | $49โ$78 | 4.9โ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 28 | $50 | $45โ$60 | 5.0โ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| Engoo | 19 | from $67/month | โ | 5.0โ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| LanguaTalk | 6 | $33 | $31โ$41 | 5.0โ | 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, 8577 tutors
Native speakers
$18Middle 50% between $11 and $24, 6489 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 2088 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
AmazingTalker
$12Middle 50% between $6.60 and $20, 3007 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$21Middle 50% between $17 and $26, 2328 tutors
italki
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $28, 1419 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $34, 869 tutors
Classgap
$18Middle 50% between $13 and $23, 520 tutors
Cafetalk
$13Middle 50% between $9.56 and $15, 194 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, 29 tutors
Wyzant
$50Middle 50% between $45 and $60, 28 tutors
LanguaTalk
$33Middle 50% between $31 and $41, 6 tutors
Where Chinese tutors are from
- China4,855 / 8,596
- Taiwan720 / 8,596
- Hong Kong SAR China95 / 8,596
South Korea55 / 8,596
Japan54 / 8,596
Malaysia50 / 8,596
United States40 / 8,596
Canada24 / 8,596
Chinese tutors: FAQ
The cheapest quarter of Chinese tutors in our directory charge $12 per hour or less (2,146 tutors). Community tutors and non-native speakers are usually the most affordable, and many offer discounted trial lessons.
Across 8,577 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 $2.20. Trials are offered on AmazingTalker, italki, Preply, Classgap, and Cafetalk, usually for 25โ30 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 October 2, 2026
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