nanaju
NativeCafetalk · South Korea
명대사를 손으로 써보면서 문법과 어휘를 익히는 시간
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Korean +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Everyday admin & immigration
Page language: English
4,632 tutors · 12 platforms
Cheap Chinese tutors under $16 an hour
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.
$13/h
Median / hour
$10–$14
Typical range
$0
Trial lesson
1,158
on 12 platforms
Compare Chinese tutors
10 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Miki.W
NativeCafetalk · Taiwan
現場ですぐ使えるフレーズ ホテル、旅館編、 飲食店編、 物販・お土産屋さん編、 トラブル篇。
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Japanese
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Kids
- Beginners
$5.10/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.46
Yesis
Cafetalk · South Korea
Identify your skills through a simple level test and consult on the direction of your class in the future.
- Fluent (C2)
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Korean +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$5.10/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.37
yuyu.wu
NativeCafetalk · China
Let's practice daily conversational Chinese while checking pronunciation and grammar together. Anyone from beginners to advanced is welcome to join! ♪
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- Japanese +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$9.94/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Aijing Yang
NativeCafetalk · China
Carefree, just talk! 不用担心语法和词汇，畅所欲言！
- Native
- 18 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
Addy Chen
NativeCafetalk · Taiwan
口說、聽力練習
- Native
- 38 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$2.55/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.91
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lara
NativeCafetalk · China
For beginners whose native language is English, with English annotations
- Native
- 7 lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$9.18/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.91
Hua
NativeCafetalk · China
学习俏皮的歇后语，提高汉语水平
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$15/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.82
Shun.M
Cafetalk · Japan
初心者、受験者、学び直したい人、みんなにオススメ！ 英語を身につけながら、好きな洋楽を聴きながら、一石二鳥！好きな歌から文法、そして発音を磨く、テキストとは違って、曲のニュアンスからの英語表現と生きた英語を学べます。楽しく歌っているうちに身につけられます。
- Fluent (C2)
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$7.65/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.56
Ayame
Cafetalk · Japan
日本人がつまづきやすいポイントを日本人講師が丁寧に指導します。必ずクリアできます！あなたのペースに合わせてじっくり根気強く教えます
- Fluent (C2)
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- Korean +1
- No reviews yet
- Can take over a day
- Speaks your language
- Business
$9.18/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
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Chinese tutors by platform
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 |
How much Chinese tutors charge
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
All tutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $28, 4613 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $28, 2042 tutors
Non-native
$23Middle 50% between $17 and $28, 2571 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
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
AmazingTalker
$21Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 315 tutors
italki
$18Middle 50% between $15 and $24, 235 tutors
Cafetalk
$13Middle 50% between $9.46 and $15, 191 tutors
Apprentus
$34Middle 50% between $27 and $42, 73 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
- China1,751 / 4,632
- Taiwan262 / 4,632
- South Korea27 / 4,632
- Japan26 / 4,632
United States16 / 4,632
Vietnam13 / 4,632
Hong Kong SAR China12 / 4,632
Malaysia11 / 4,632
Chinese tutors: FAQ
The cheapest quarter of Chinese tutors in our directory charge $16 per hour or less (1,158 tutors). Community tutors and non-native speakers are usually the most affordable, and many offer discounted trial lessons.
Across 4,613 Chinese tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $11 and $37 per hour.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $0. Trials are offered on Preply, Classgap, AmazingTalker, 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
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Updated September 28, 2026
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