7,433 tutors Β· 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.
755 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeAmazingTalker Β· China
π HSK 6 | Conversation πΆ
Teaches A1βC2
NativeAmazingTalker Β· China
π Putonghua | Kids Chinese πΆ
Teaches A1βA2
NativeAmazingTalker Β· China
π 13 yrs Experience | Business
Teaches A1βC2
NativeAmazingTalker Β· China
π HSK 6 | Pronunciation πΆ
Teaches A2
NativeAmazingTalker Β· China
π Putonghua | Kids Chinese πΆ
Teaches A1βC2
NativeAmazingTalker Β· China
π ICA | Conversational Chinese
Teaches A2βB2
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NativeAmazingTalker Β· China
Business|Basic|Conversation
Teaches A1βA2
NativeAmazingTalker Β· China
Scientific & travel Chinese
Teaches A1βC2
NativeAmazingTalker Β· China
fun and enjoyment
Teaches A1βC2
NativeAmazingTalker Β· China
π HSK 6 | Business Chinese πΌ
Teaches A1βC2
NativeAmazingTalker Β· China
π HSK 6 | Business Chinese πΌ
Teaches A2
AmazingTalker Β· China
π Toeic |Adults|BEC
Teaches A1βB1
AmazingTalker Β· China
π HSK 6 | Business Chinese πΌ
Teaches A1βA2
NativeAmazingTalker Β· China
π HSK 6 | Business Chinese πΌ
Teaches A2
NativeAmazingTalker Β· China
π HSK 6 | Business Chinese πΌ
Teaches A2
NativeAmazingTalker Β· China
π 7 yrs Experience | Conversat
Teaches A1βC2
NativeAmazingTalker Β· China
π HSK &YCT | Conversation πΆ
Teaches A1βC2
NativeAmazingTalker Β· China
π©βπ«Certified Chinese Tutor
Teaches A1βC2
NativeAmazingTalker Β· China
kids Chinese tutor experience
Teaches A2
NativeAmazingTalker Β· China
π 3 yrs Experience | Conversa
Teaches A1βC2
NativeAmazingTalker Β· China
π Certified Teacher | Kids Chi
Teaches A1βB1
NativeAmazingTalker Β· China
Chinese Language & Literature
NativeAmazingTalker Β· China
π TESOL | Conversational Engli
Teaches A1βA2
NativeAmazingTalker Β· China
π 9 yrs Experience
Teaches A1βC2
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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 | $6.60β$20 | 5.0β | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 2,320 | $22 | $17β$27 | 5.0β | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| Preply | 869 | $24 | $18β$34 | 5.0β | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Classgap | 510 | $18 | $13β$24 | 5.0β | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| italki | 374 | $18 | $15β$25 | 5.0β | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Cafetalk | 191 | $13 | $9.46β$15 | β | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Apprentus | 135 | $33 | $25β$42 | 4.9β | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Verbling | 41 | $29 | $25β$40 | 5.0β | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 28 | $60 | $49β$78 | 4.9β | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 25 | $50 | $45β$60 | 5.0β | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| Engoo | 19 | from $67/month | β | 5.0β | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| LanguaTalk | 6 | $33 | $31β$41 | 5.0β | 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 / 7,433
Taiwan625 / 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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