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Cheap Chinese tutors under $16 an hour

The most affordable quarter of Chinese tutors charge $16 per hour or less: 1,158 tutors across 12 platforms. For comparison, the overall median is $20. Trial lessons typically cost $0. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $23 for non-native tutors.

$13/h
Median / hour
$10–$14
Typical range
$0
Trial lesson
1,158
on 12 platforms

Compare Chinese tutors

109 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

Taotao

Taotao

ChinaNative

AmazingTalker · China

HSK🌺Zero basis🌺Speaking

Native
5,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Spanish +1
★ 5.0 (795)
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Zhiling Y.

Zhiling Y.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

✅HSK1-6 ✅YCT ✅Oral Training ✅Pronunciation Correction Certified tutors with 5 years of experience. Start speaking Chinese easily with experienced and friendly…

Native
5 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (21)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
Yiqi.イキ

Yiqi.イキ

TaiwanNative

italki · Taiwan

🌟 Practical, immersive teaching through images, games, and real-life language use. 🌟

Native
200+ lessons
Not listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (16)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (Taiwan) · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Miki.W

Miki.W

TaiwanNative

Cafetalk · Taiwan

現場ですぐ使えるフレーズ ホテル、旅館編、 飲食店編、 物販・お土産屋さん編、 トラブル篇。

Native
2,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Japanese
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour
  • Kids
  • Beginners
lisa

lisa

ChinaNative

AmazingTalker · China

Business|Writing|Pronunciation

Native
2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +3
★ 5.0 (324)
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Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Yan L.

Yan L.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

👏13+ experience 🥇MTSR Advanced Bilingual Trainer🥇Gold Medal Business Trainer✅HSK✅Business Chinese✅Travel Chinese✅Daily Conversation✅Pronunciation Correction✅YC…

Native
13 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (20)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business

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Qianqian

Qianqian

ChinaNative

italki · China

Native Mandarin Teacher | Fix your tones & build real‑world speaking confidence

Native
200+ lessons
Teaching degree · verified
English
★ 5.0 (12)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
yuyu.wu

yuyu.wu

ChinaNative

Cafetalk · China

Let's practice daily conversational Chinese while checking pronunciation and grammar together. Anyone from beginners to advanced is welcome to join! ♪

Native
500+ lessons
Not listed
Japanese +2
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour
  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
$9.94/h
Free trial lesson
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修玉洁

修玉洁

ChinaNative

AmazingTalker · China

Oral|Conversation|Adults

Native
2,000+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (293)
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Teaches B1–C2

  • Speaks your language
DanXuan W.

DanXuan W.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

♥ A HSK exam preparation tutor with 3 years of experience ♥ Master Chinese from scratch ♥ Expert in teaching Mandarin pronunciation ♥ Help students confidently…

Native
3 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 4.8 (22)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
Rica

Rica

ChinaNative

italki · China

Beginner friendly/HSK/Business Chinese/Travel/Correct pronunciation/Kids and adults courses.

Native
200+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
★ 4.5 (9)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Aijing Yang

Aijing Yang

ChinaNative

Cafetalk · China

Carefree, just talk! 不用担心语法和词汇,畅所欲言!

Native
18 lessons
Not listed
English
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour
  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Speak

Speak

ChinaNative

AmazingTalker · China

Experienced, boost skills

Native
500+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (191)
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
Aihong J.

Aihong J.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

Certified Mandarin Teacher | Pronunciation, Fluency & Structured Lessons

Native
3 yrs · 200+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (19)
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  • Speaks your language
Linda

Linda

ChinaNative

italki · China

🏅CTCSOL & MSCS 💖Oral & pronunciation coaching ✅Experienced & patient ✅Custom vocab + essay edits💯

Native
7 lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Addy Chen

Addy Chen

TaiwanNative

Cafetalk · Taiwan

口說、聽力練習

Native
38 lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +2
No reviews yet
Usually within a day
  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Teacher Yiyi

Teacher Yiyi

ChinaNative

AmazingTalker · China

Fun Chinese for Kids & Adults

Native
200+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +3
★ 5.0 (119)
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Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Jinzhi L.

Jinzhi L.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

Specialized in absolute‑beginners|Fast‑track your Chinese, build great pronunciation with fun & professional lessons.No word-for-word translations or boring PP…

Native
1 yrs · 200+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (19)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Molly

Molly

ChinaNative

italki · China

Adults, Conversational Chinese, Everyday Chinese, Pronunciation & Tones

Native
100+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
lara

lara

ChinaNative

Cafetalk · China

For beginners whose native language is English, with English annotations

Native
7 lessons
Not listed
English +2
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour
  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
selina

selina

ChinaNative

AmazingTalker · China

Basic|Pronunciation|Children (6-11)

Native
100+ lessons
Professional teacher
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (119)
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Teaches A2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Chunhong X.

Chunhong X.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

🫵Customized Chinese Classes |✊Interactive&Encouraging Lessons |🎯Beginner-Friendly | 👩🏻‍🏫Pronunciation Expert |✨Business Chinese Conversations✈️

Native
3 yrs · 200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (18)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Kate

Kate

United StatesNative

italki · United States

5+ Years U.S. Teaching Experience | AP Exam Prep | Mandarin Teacher with Standard Pronunciation

Native
1 lessons
Not listed
English
No reviews yet
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Hua

Hua

ChinaNative

Cafetalk · China

学习俏皮的歇后语,提高汉语水平

Native
100+ lessons
Not listed
English
No reviews yet
Not shown
  • Speaks your language

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Chinese tutors by platform

Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($13), while Tusclases / FindTutors offers the most choice (2,320 tutors). Number of tutors, median hourly price and trial policy on each marketplace.

Tutors, prices and trial lessons by platform
PlatformTutorsMedian / hMiddle 50%Avg. ratingTrial lessonLesson length
Tusclases / FindTutors2,320$22$17–$275.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
Preply869$24$18–$345.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Classgap510$18$13–$245.0★Free trial (20 min)60 min
AmazingTalker315$21$14–$285.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
italki235$18$15–$245.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
Cafetalk191$13$9.46–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Apprentus73$34$27–$424.9★No trial lessons60 min
Verbling41$29$25–$405.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
Tutor Hunt28$60$49–$784.9★No trial lessons60 min
Wyzant25$50$45–$605.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min
Engoo19from $67/month—5.0★Free trial (25 min)25 min
LanguaTalk6$33$31–$415.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)55 min

How much Chinese tutors charge

Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.

All tutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $28, 4613 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $28, 2042 tutors
Non-native
$23Middle 50% between $17 and $28, 2571 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Prices by platform

Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.

Tusclases / FindTutors
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $27, 2320 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $34, 869 tutors
Classgap
$18Middle 50% between $13 and $24, 510 tutors
AmazingTalker
$21Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 315 tutors
italki
$18Middle 50% between $15 and $24, 235 tutors
Cafetalk
$13Middle 50% between $9.46 and $15, 191 tutors
Apprentus
$34Middle 50% between $27 and $42, 73 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, 25 tutors
LanguaTalk
$33Middle 50% between $31 and $41, 6 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Chinese tutors are from

  • ChinaChina1,751 / 4,632
  • TaiwanTaiwan262 / 4,632
  • South KoreaSouth Korea27 / 4,632
  • JapanJapan26 / 4,632
  • United StatesUnited States16 / 4,632
  • VietnamVietnam13 / 4,632
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China12 / 4,632
  • MalaysiaMalaysia11 / 4,632

Chinese tutors: FAQ

The cheapest quarter of Chinese tutors in our directory charge $16 per hour or less (1,158 tutors). Community tutors and non-native speakers are usually the most affordable, and many offer discounted trial lessons.

Across 4,613 Chinese tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $11 and $37 per hour.

Yes. The median trial lesson costs $0. Trials are offered on Preply, Classgap, AmazingTalker, italki, 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 28, 2026

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