9,167 tutors · 12 platforms
The most affordable quarter of Chinese tutors charge $11 per hour or less: 2,288 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.
1,099 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🏆3yrs Teach｜Certified Mandarin
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🗣 Conversational Chinese | Adu
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 ICA | Conversational Chinese
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 Senior Teacher | Business Ch
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2
AmazingTalker · China
🗣 Conversational Chinese | Tra
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Fun Custom Chinese Lessons
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
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NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 HSK 6 | Conversational Chine
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 ICA | Conversational Chinese
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 ICA | Conversational Chinese
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 HSK 6 | Business Chinese 💼
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
📝 Teaching Cert | Conversation
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
📝-HSK-Kids Adults 🎈
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 TESOL | Conversational Chine
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Malaysia
📝 Chinese Writing | Speaking 🗣
Chinese (Malaysia) · likely · Teaches A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🀄 Conversational Chinese | Tra
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 Primary Teacher | Conversati
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 HSK 6 | Conversational Chine
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 HSK 6 | Conversational Chine
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 21年經驗 | 成人中文 商業中文 🗣
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 11 yrs Experience | HSK 🌟
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 Senior Teacher | Conversatio
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 IPA | Business Chinese 💼
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Encouraging Approach
Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · United States
🎓 HSK | Conversational Chinese
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
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AmazingTalker is both the cheapest (median $9.24) and the biggest (3,467 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 | 3,467 | $9.24 | $6.60–$20 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 2,379 | $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 | 557 | $18 | $14–$23 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Cafetalk | 209 | $13 | $9.47–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Apprentus | 151 | $33 | $26–$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 | $55 | $45–$60 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 31 | $61 | $50–$80 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Engoo | 20 | 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.
China5,307 / 9,167
Taiwan730 / 9,167
Hong Kong SAR China103 / 9,167
South Korea59 / 9,167
Japan53 / 9,167Malaysia50 / 9,167United States42 / 9,167
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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 12, 2026
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