9,169 tutors · 12 platforms
The most affordable quarter of Chinese tutors charge $11 per hour or less: 2,294 tutors across 12 platforms. For comparison, the overall median is $18. Trial lessons typically cost $2.20. Native speakers charge a median of $17 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
1,869 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 12 yrs Experience | Kids Chi
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 HSK 6 | Conversational Chine
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 10 yrs Experience | Conversa
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 Mandarin Cert | Conversation
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
🗣 Conversational Chinese | Kid
Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🀄 Conversational Chinese 👶
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2
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NativeAmazingTalker · China
🧠 Sensory Trainer | Sign Langu
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 Putonghua | Kids Chinese 👶
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 13 yrs Experience | Business
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🌿 TCM Culture
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 Teaching Cert | Kids Chinese
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 HSK 6 | Pronunciation 👶
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 Putonghua | Kids Chinese 👶
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 TCSOL | Kids Chinese 👶
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 ICA | Conversational Chinese
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2–B2
AmazingTalker · China
Chloe+Beginner+Business+Kids
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Business|Basic|Conversation
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Scientific & travel Chinese
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
📚 Chinese Reading | Kids & Adu
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 JLPT N1 | Business Chinese 💼
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches B2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 Certified Teacher | Conversa
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓国际注册高级汉语教师|会话👶
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 HSK 6 | Business Chinese 💼
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 HSK 6 | Business Chinese 💼
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2
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AmazingTalker is both the cheapest (median $9.24) and the biggest (3,466 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 | 3,466 | $9.24 | $6.60–$20 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 2,380 | $21 | $17–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| italki | 1,398 | $20 | $15–$28 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Preply | 869 | $24 | $18–$34 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Classgap | 559 | $18 | $14–$23 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Cafetalk | 208 | $13 | $9.47–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Apprentus | 153 | $33 | $25–$42 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Verbling | 43 | $30 | $25–$41 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 37 | $50 | $42–$60 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 31 | $60 | $49–$78 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Engoo | 19 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| LanguaTalk | 6 | $33 | $32–$39 | 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.
China5,312 / 9,169Taiwan730 / 9,169
Hong Kong SAR China101 / 9,169
South Korea58 / 9,169
Japan53 / 9,169
Malaysia50 / 9,169
United States42 / 9,169
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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 November 13, 2026
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