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Cheap Chinese tutors under $11 an hour

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.

$9.60/h
Median / hour
$6.83–$10
Typical range
$1.10
Trial lesson
1,857
on 12 platforms

Compare Chinese tutors

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

XiaoHa

XiaoHa

ChinaNative

Cafetalk · China

声調・発音・流暢さをチェック!中国語朗読を丁寧にフィードバックします。

Native
5 lessons
Other certificate · verified
Japanese +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a day
  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
海鸥 Kamome

海鸥 Kamome

ChinaNative

Cafetalk · China

中国のお客様・取引先とのコミュニケーションに。実際の仕事場面に近い中国語を、一緒に練習します。

Native
3 lessons
Not listed
Japanese +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a day
  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
Bonny

Bonny

TaiwanNative

Cafetalk · Taiwan

Purchase the PDF file of the Mandarin picture book Bobo's Forest Adventure, which includes Traditional Chinese, Japanese, and English translations. The file wi…

Native
15 lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +1
No reviews yet
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
Yesis

Yesis

South Korea

Cafetalk · South Korea

Identify your skills through a simple level test and consult on the direction of your class in the future.

Fluent (C2)
2,000+ lessons
Not listed
Korean +2
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour
  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
Edna tung

Edna tung

TaiwanNative

Cafetalk · Taiwan

台灣生活與文化 × 自然中文表達|提升會話、閱讀與討論能力

Native
19 lessons
Not listed
English +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a day
  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
Melody cha

Melody cha

TaiwanNative

Cafetalk · Taiwan

面試 | 商業用語 | 企業提案 | 口語精進

Native
100+ lessons
Not listed
English +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a day
  • Speaks your language

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YU

YU

ChinaNative

Cafetalk · China

Let’s study Chinese grammar using textbooks!

Native
1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
Japanese +2
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours
  • Speaks your language
$3.19/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
ikuko sensei

ikuko sensei

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

毎日中国語 発音や文法などに特化したい人向け

Native
500+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Japanese
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours
$5.10/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Ying ying

Ying ying

ChinaNative

Cafetalk · China

自然な中国語を話そう!

Native
50+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours
  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
YAN YAN

YAN YAN

ChinaNative

Cafetalk · China

初心者OK!リラックスしながら中国語で会話練習✨

Native
19 lessons
Not listed
Japanese
No reviews yet
Usually within a day
$9.18/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Jayde Wang

Jayde Wang

TaiwanNative

Cafetalk · Taiwan

Let’s talk about what you love! From lifestyle and food to shopping, trends, and sports.

Native
36 lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours
  • Speaks your language
  • Business
Nanami Tsai

Nanami Tsai

TaiwanNative

Cafetalk · Taiwan

Recommended level : A2 or above Talk with Native speakers! whatever you want to talk about is okay.

Native
50+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Japanese +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours
  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
$3.19/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
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
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
linclass

linclass

TaiwanNative

Cafetalk · Taiwan

試試看用中文寫日記吧!

Native
19 lessons
Not listed
Japanese
No reviews yet
Usually within a day
LIN Chinese Japanese

LIN Chinese Japanese

ChinaNative

Cafetalk · China

「正しく読めている?」を一緒に確認。声調・発音・流暢さをチェックして、自然な中国語を目指しましょう

Native
3 lessons
Not listed
Japanese +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours
  • Speaks your language
Veronica Li

Veronica Li

TaiwanNative

Cafetalk · Taiwan

自由中文會話,適合初學者、已有中文基礎者。 一起快樂的用中文聊聊天吧!

Native
100+ lessons
Not listed
English +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a day
  • Speaks your language
Li Min

Li Min

TaiwanNative

Cafetalk · Taiwan

メロディーから語彙と歌手の魅力を知る

Native
50+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Japanese +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours
  • Speaks your language
imo

imo

TaiwanNative

Cafetalk · Taiwan

從超基礎開始,一起歡樂而且紮實的學韓文字母及發音吧 *只有參與GOOD START!認識韓語四十音的發音陷阱的學員可預約*

Native
500+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Japanese +2
No reviews yet
Usually within a day
  • Speaks your language
Yanina Yu

Yanina Yu

ChinaNative

Cafetalk · China

✩全員にお勧め✩中国語に少し興味があるが、本当に自分に向いているかどうかと不安の方・講師との相性チェック等にお勧めします

Native
1,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Japanese +2
No reviews yet
Usually within a day
  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
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
Min Min

Min Min

ChinaNative

Cafetalk · China

中国語を学ぶ理由は何ですか。旅行?出張?それとも推し活?どんな目的であろう、私と一緒に学びましょう! 学生1:レッスンの雰囲気がとてもよく、色々な話題を提供していただきました。お話が面白いので、授業中は笑いが絶えず、楽しかったです! 学生2:先生が次々と質問して下さるので、ずっと話す練習が出来てあっという間の時間でし…

Native
14 lessons
Not listed
Japanese +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours
  • Speaks your language
York

York

TaiwanNative

Cafetalk · Taiwan

台湾に旅行や留学時使える会話

Native
100+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Japanese +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a day
  • Speaks your language
$6.37/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Sara.

Sara.

ChinaNative

Cafetalk · China

ネイティブの発音をマスター♥

Native
500+ lessons
Not listed
Japanese +1
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour
  • Speaks your language
Keih

Keih

TaiwanNative

Cafetalk · Taiwan

15年目の4ヶ国語訳者と一緒に惑星B612の話の始まりを読んでみよう

Native
200+ lessons
Not listed
English +2
No reviews yet
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Everyday admin & immigration

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Chinese tutors by platform

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.

Tutors, prices and trial lessons by platform
PlatformTutorsMedian / hMiddle 50%Avg. ratingTrial lessonLesson length
AmazingTalker2,915$12$6.60–$205.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
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
italki374$18$15–$255.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
Cafetalk191$13$9.46–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Apprentus135$33$25–$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
$18Middle 50% between $11 and $25, 7414 tutors
Native speakers
$16Middle 50% between $7.92 and $23, 4744 tutors
Non-native
$21Middle 50% between $17 and $27, 2670 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Prices by platform

Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.

AmazingTalker
$12Middle 50% between $6.60 and $20, 2915 tutors
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
italki
$18Middle 50% between $15 and $25, 374 tutors
Cafetalk
$13Middle 50% between $9.46 and $15, 191 tutors
Apprentus
$33Middle 50% between $25 and $42, 135 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

  • ChinaChina3,917 / 7,433
  • TaiwanTaiwan625 / 7,433
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China80 / 7,433
  • South KoreaSouth Korea53 / 7,433
  • JapanJapan45 / 7,433
  • MalaysiaMalaysia29 / 7,433
  • United StatesUnited States28 / 7,433
  • CanadaCanada19 / 7,433

Chinese tutors: FAQ

The cheapest quarter of Chinese tutors in our directory charge $11 per hour or less (1,857 tutors). Community tutors and non-native speakers are usually the most affordable, and many offer discounted trial lessons.

Across 7,414 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, Classgap, 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 29, 2026

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