7,433 tutors · 12 platforms
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.
755 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Free Trial, GAPSK
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Certified CTCSOL Chinese teacher with master degree. A professional and interesting Chinese teacher, proficient in HSK examination courses at all levels and bu…
Nativeitalki · China
Teaches A1
Tusclasesparticulares
Profesora de chino imparte clases particulares desde el nivel Hsk1 al Hsk4, a todas la edades
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Kids 3-5 | Oral Chinese
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
CTCSO-Certified Chinese Teacher| HSK Success& Teen-Friendly Lessons
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
Nativeitalki · China
有着4年教学经验的三语中文老师
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
HSK & GAPSK Prep｜Pinyin｜
Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · China
📜Certified Chinese Teacher | 20+ Years of Teaching Experience | 💛Patient Instruction | ✨ Beginner-friendly | 📝HSK Preparation | 🧸YCT for Kids | 🗣Daily Conversa…
Nativeitalki · China
Certified Chinese teacher • 15yrs ESL • HSK • Business & Conversation
Teaches A1
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🥇Conversational🎯Business
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Doraemon Teaching Method 🐱｜📖 HSK Preparation｜💬 Daily Conversation｜👄 Pronunciation Correction
Nativeitalki · China
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Children4-12&Adult | Mandarin
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
✌ Bilingual Teaching in English and Chinese 🎉 3 Years of Teaching Experience | 🎙 Standard Pronunciation | 🎓 HSK Full Proficiency | 📈 Beginner Classes for Kids…
Nativeitalki · China
👉Three years of Chinese teaching ✅HSK Preparation ✅ Daily conversations ✅YCT✅ Easy Chinese learning
Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Free Trial Class 💕
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
3 Years of Chinese Teaching Experience ✅ Patient & Approachable ✅ Suitable for Absolute Beginners ✅ Pronunciation Correction ✅ Practical Daily Chinese Conversa…
Nativeitalki · China
3年对外汉语教学经验，普通话二甲证书，擅长零基础入门、日常口语速成、旅游汉语及 HSK 考级辅导。英语专业，可中英双语授课，适配成人通勤学习、少儿趣味启蒙、华裔孩子巩固中文
Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · China
✔ Basic Chinese for Beginners
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
NativePreply · China
✅Native Chinese speaker|Fluent English|11 Years of experience ✅Kids:Pinyin, Character|Reading & Writing|Oral dalogue ✅Adults:Spoken practice|Daily conversation…
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 CET4 | Conversational Englis
Teaches A1–B1
NativePreply · China
😊 15 years of teaching experience❤️ Beginner-friendly👧 Chinese for kids📚 Proficient in HSK 1–6✈️ Business Chinese for work👃 Focus on listening & speaking👏 Pers…
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Adults|Fundamental|Business
Teaches A1–C2
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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 | 374 | $18 | $15–$25 | 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 | 135 | $33 | $25–$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.
China3,917 / 7,433
Taiwan625 / 7,433
Hong Kong SAR China80 / 7,433
South Korea53 / 7,433
Japan45 / 7,433
Malaysia29 / 7,433
United States28 / 7,433
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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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