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NativeAmazingTalker · China
✅ English Speaking Practice
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (14)
- Not shown
Teaches A2–B1
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$11/h
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7,414 tutors · 12 platforms
Cheap Chinese tutors under $11 an hour
The most affordable quarter of Chinese tutors charge $11 per hour or less: 1,855 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 $22 for non-native tutors.
$9.60/h
Median / hour
$6.83–$10
Typical range
$1.10
Trial lesson
1,855
on 12 platforms
Compare Chinese tutors
1,855 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Dai Xuan L.
NativePreply · China
🌟👩🏻🏫 Beginner-Friendly Chinese Tutor | Absolute Beginner | Daily Conversation | Pronunciation Correction | HSK Prep | Travel Chinese | Business Chinese | Pers…
- Native
- 2 yrs · 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (9)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$9.60/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.00
Shaojie
Nativeitalki · China
- Native
- 11 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Inva
Letuelezioni
Offro lezioni per chi vuole imparare una lingua da zero!
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
$11/h
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Ying ying
NativeCafetalk · China
自然な中国語を話そう！
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$7.65/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.91
Jieling
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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Teacher Celia
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Oral🏅 Pinyin
- Native
- 19 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (14)
- Not shown
Teaches B1
- Speaks your language
- Everyday admin & immigration
$6.60/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
He L.
NativePreply · China
CTCSOL Chinese teacher , HSK , Business Chinese , Chinese for kids , AP Chinese , TOCFL , SAT Chinese , Chinese culture , Beginners , Adult learners , Standard…
- Native
- 10 yrs · 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (9)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$11/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.50
Oceane
Nativeitalki · China
有着4年教学经验的三语中文老师
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- French +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 92% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
Barbara
Suasaulasparticulares
Professora de Mandarim online para crianças e adultos
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Kids
$3.84/h
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YAN YAN
NativeCafetalk · China
初心者OK！リラックスしながら中国語で会話練習✨
- Native
- 19 lessons
- Not listed
- Japanese
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
$9.18/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Li Z.
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 1 years teaching
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$11/h
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Samuel
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 TESOL | Business English 💼
- Native
- 38 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 4.9 (14)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
$6.60/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Yunshan Z.
NativePreply · China
Learn Real Chinese | Tailored Lessons That Work
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 4.9 (9)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$11/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.50
Sandy
Nativeitalki · China
Certified Chinese teacher • 15yrs ESL • HSK • Business & Conversation
- Native
- 22 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 77% of messages
Teaches A1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Chen
Suasaulasparticulares
Aula particular de chinês/mandarim on-line
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
$3.84/h
Book on Suasaulasparticulares(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Jayde Wang
NativeCafetalk · Taiwan
Let’s talk about what you love! From lifestyle and food to shopping, trends, and sports.
- Native
- 36 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Business
$10/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.91
刘崇凤
NativeClassgap · China
help you learn, whether it is tourism, daily life, or HSK, I will do my best.
- Native
- New tutor
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Everyday admin & immigration
$10/h
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
小王老師~
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Free Trial, GAPSK
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (12)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Everyday admin & immigration
$7.92/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Yǐng X.
NativePreply · China
✨ Certified Professional Tutor | ✅ Accepting Learners of All Ages | ✅ HSK 1–6 | ✅ YCT | ✅ Business Chinese | ✅ Travel Chinese | ✅ Oral Practice | ✅ Precise Pro…
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (8)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
$9.60/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.00
Juliana
Suasaulasparticulares
Olá! Leciono idiomas nas modalidades online ou presencial. Agende sua aula demonstrativa de Alemão, Chinês, Francês ou Russo =)
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
$3.84/h
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Nanami Tsai
NativeCafetalk · Taiwan
Recommended level : A2 or above Talk with Native speakers! whatever you want to talk about is okay.
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Japanese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$3.19/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Cora
Nativeitalki · China
International Teaching Experience | Early Year Educator | Trilingual Tutor (CHN, ENG, JPN)
- Native
- 15 lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$9.00/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Gloria
Classgap · Nigeria
TEFL Certified English Tutor | Fluency & Confidence for Real-Life English
- Fluent (C2)
- 3 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
$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 | 364 | $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 | 126 | $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 $25, 7395 tutors
Native speakers
$16Middle 50% between $7.92 and $22, 4604 tutors
Non-native
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $27, 2791 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 $25, 364 tutors
Cafetalk
$13Middle 50% between $9.46 and $15, 191 tutors
Apprentus
$33Middle 50% between $26 and $42, 126 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
- China3,908 / 7,414
- Taiwan624 / 7,414
Hong Kong SAR China80 / 7,414
South Korea53 / 7,414
Japan45 / 7,414
Malaysia29 / 7,414
United States28 / 7,414
Canada19 / 7,414
Chinese tutors: FAQ
The cheapest quarter of Chinese tutors in our directory charge $11 per hour or less (1,855 tutors). Community tutors and non-native speakers are usually the most affordable, and many offer discounted trial lessons.
Across 7,395 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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