Tianyu
NativeAmazingTalker · China
bilingual teaching
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 4.9 (31)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Everyday admin & immigration
$9.24/h
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7,338 tutors · 12 platforms
Cheap Chinese tutors under $11 an hour
The most affordable quarter of Chinese tutors charge $11 per hour or less: 1,848 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
1,848
on 12 platforms
Compare Chinese tutors
1,848 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Xiao C.
NativePreply · China
Business Chinese Coach | Ex-Fortune 500, CTCSOL-Certified
- Native
- 3 yrs · 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 4.9 (13)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
$11/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.50
Jessica_CN
Nativeitalki · China
CTCSOLCertification With 6 Years of Experience
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (11)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Carmen
Letuelezioni
Ripetizioni di cinese e tedesco
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
$5.69/h
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Laxmi Kan
NativeCafetalk · Taiwan
学校での授業や宿題をお手伝いします！
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Japanese +3
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$3.19/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Noelle L.
NativeClassgap · China
Learn Chinese online, for Adult&children, Practice easily, and fun！
- Native
- New tutor
- Other certificate
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$10/h
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Xingxing
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🔥New teacher discount⚡
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (27)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Everyday admin & immigration
$9.24/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Yuchun C.
NativePreply · China
Chinese Tutor｜HSK 1‑6｜Beginners to Advanced｜Kids & Adults｜Practical Daily‑life Chinese
- Native
- 2 yrs · 200+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (12)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$11/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.50
Hong
Nativeitalki · China
带你发现汉语之美
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 4.8 (11)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Cécile
Voscours
Professeur dont sa langue maternelle est le chinois
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- ★ 5.0 (1)
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Jessica H
NativeCafetalk · China
Chinese New Year is the most important festival in China. We get together from anywhere in the world to celebrate this festival. We will make delicious Chinese…
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$9.18/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.37
Lijuan
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches C2
- Speaks your language
$10/h
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Fenglan
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🥇relaxed and pleasant💼🗣️
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (27)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Everyday admin & immigration
$11/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
WeiWei S.
NativePreply · China
Native Chinese tutor with 8 years of foreign trade experience💼. I’ll help you master Chinese pronunciation and grammar. | Business Chinese ✍️, Travel Chinese 🗣…
- Native
- 1 yrs · 100+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (12)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$11/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.50
Susanna
Nativeitalki · United States
Practical and fun is my recipe
- Native
- 22 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (8)
- Replies to 91% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Hernan
Tusclasesparticulares
Profesor de CHINO e INGLES
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
$11/h
Book on Tusclasesparticulares(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Kaeinan
NativeCafetalk · China
ご要望に合わせてレッスン内容を設計します。
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- Cantonese +3
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
Pinky
Classgap · United States
TESOL English Teacher | 17+ Years | Fun English for Children Ages 3–14
- Not listed
- 10 years teaching
- Teaching degree
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches B1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$10/h
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Derek
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
🌏 Practical｜HSK・TOCFL 📚
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Min Nan Chinese +3
- ★ 5.0 (27)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$7.92/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Jinjuan L.
NativePreply · China
PMP Certified Project Management Chinese Tutor | HSK Exam Preparation, Business Chinese, Daily Conversational Chinese & Kids’ Chinese Courses
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (12)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$7.20/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.00
Suyuan
italki · Vietnam
Certified HSK Chinese Teacher with 9 Years of Experiences (Beginner/ Intermediate/ Advanced Level)
- Fluent (C2)
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- Vietnamese +1
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Chinese (Taiwan) · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Lyne
Voscours
Avec le meilleur accent mandarin, je donne les Cours de chinois tous niveaux, avec plus 10 ans d’expériences
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
$6.83/h
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Wu
NativeCafetalk · Taiwan
時代華語1~3
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$7.01/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.46
Maggie
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches C2
- Speaks your language
$10/h
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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.
| Platform | Tutors | Median / h | Middle 50% | Avg. rating | Trial lesson | Lesson length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AmazingTalker | 2,915 | $12 | $6.60–$20 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| 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 |
| italki | 324 | $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 | 90 | $33 | $26–$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 |
How much Chinese tutors charge
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
All tutors
$18Middle 50% between $11 and $24, 7319 tutors
Native speakers
$16Middle 50% between $7.92 and $22, 4565 tutors
Non-native
$21Middle 50% between $17 and $27, 2754 tutors
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 $24, 324 tutors
Cafetalk
$13Middle 50% between $9.46 and $15, 191 tutors
Apprentus
$33Middle 50% between $26 and $42, 90 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
Where Chinese tutors are from
- China3,874 / 7,338
- Taiwan621 / 7,338
Hong Kong SAR China80 / 7,338
South Korea53 / 7,338
Japan45 / 7,338
Malaysia29 / 7,338- United States28 / 7,338
Canada18 / 7,338
Chinese tutors: FAQ
The cheapest quarter of Chinese tutors in our directory charge $11 per hour or less (1,848 tutors). Community tutors and non-native speakers are usually the most affordable, and many offer discounted trial lessons.
Across 7,319 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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