4,632 tutors · 12 platforms
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.
1,158 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeClassgap · China
HSK Business Chinese Children Chinese YCT free dialogue
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · China
Practice Mandarin speaking in a friendly and patient lesson.
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Rapid improvement 🥇
Teaches A2–C2
NativePreply · China
Certified tutor with many years of Chinese teaching experience
Nativeitalki · China
Real conversation with real structure | Personalized & HSK-aligned
Teaches A1–C2
Voscours
Atelier de conversation
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativeClassgap · China
Teaches C2
NativeCafetalk · Hong Kong SAR China
二重チェックで安心！ネイティブに よる翻訳サービス ※オンラインレッスンではありません。
NativeAmazingTalker · China
JLPT N5-N1🔥Basic Japanese🎌
Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · China
1.I teach kids to adults , no matter you are beginner or not , with nearly 2 years of Chinese experience . 2. Positive , patient , encouraging , big passion on…
Nativeitalki · China
✍️4+ years Experienced & Certified Mandarin Tutor-Beginner friendly-HSK&YCT-adults&children
Teaches A1–C2
Letuelezioni
Laureata in lingue offre lezioni di inglese e cinese prevalentemente online. Sono disponibile anche per altre materie umanistiche per studenti delle superiori
NativeClassgap · China
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · China
你喜欢什么话题呢？ 让我们轻松畅聊吧！
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🗣 Oral English | Adults
NativePreply · China
Chinese Language Major | Master Pinyin, Classical & Modern Chinese
Nativeitalki · Taiwan
預約課程時，記得和上課時間前後的人間隔15分鐘呦。
Teaches A1–C2
Letuelezioni
Studente di cinese a Shanghai, offro lezioni per tutte le età: apprendi la lingua per passione o per nuove opportunità!
NativeClassgap · China
Teaches A1–B2
NativeCafetalk · China
This course is specifically designed for first-time listeners. Let's assess your English level together, discuss your goals, and decide on the most suitable co…
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🌈Conversational Expert
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Native Chinese Tutor|Patient & Friendly|Beginners & Over 8 years old kids Welcome
Nativeitalki · China
Certified tutor with 4 years of experience/once teached Chinese in school/kind and patient
Teaches A1–C2
Tusclasesparticulares
Doy clases particulares y online de chino mandarin todos los niveles YCT y niveles HSK-1 y 2
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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.
| Platform | Tutors | Median / h | Middle 50% | Avg. rating | Trial lesson | Lesson length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 2,320 | $22 | $17–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| Preply | 869 | $24 | $18–$34 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Classgap | 510 | $18 | $13–$24 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 315 | $21 | $14–$28 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| italki | 235 | $18 | $15–$24 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Cafetalk | 191 | $13 | $9.46–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Apprentus | 73 | $34 | $27–$42 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Verbling | 41 | $29 | $25–$40 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 28 | $60 | $49–$78 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 25 | $50 | $45–$60 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| Engoo | 19 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| LanguaTalk | 6 | $33 | $31–$41 | 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.
China1,751 / 4,632Taiwan262 / 4,632
South Korea27 / 4,632
Japan26 / 4,632
United States16 / 4,632
Vietnam13 / 4,632Hong Kong SAR China12 / 4,632
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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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