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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

12 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

Luisa

Luisa

TaiwanNative

Cafetalk · Taiwan

Let's chat in Mandarin! You can talk about what happened today, interests, food, travel...you can choose any topics!

Native
2,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours
  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
$12/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Mengya

Mengya

ChinaNative

Cafetalk · China

After each lesson, one more real-life topic you can chat about.

Native
10 lessons
Other certificate · verified
Korean +1
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour
  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
$14/h
Trial $2.55
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Jessica H

Jessica H

ChinaNative

Cafetalk · 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
Trial $6.37
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Sophia Wu

Sophia Wu

ChinaNative

Cafetalk · China

初心者｜テキスト｜文法

Native
5 lessons
Not listed
English +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours
  • Speaks your language
$12/h
Trial $3.19
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Jayde Wang

Jayde Wang

TaiwanNative

Cafetalk · 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
Trial $1.91
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Momo

Momo

ChinaNative

Cafetalk · China

Experience authentic Chinese culture and learn Chinese through fun‑filled conversations.

Native
5 lessons
Not listed
Japanese +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours
  • Speaks your language
  • Business
$14/h
Trial $2.55
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)

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Wendy.

Wendy.

TaiwanNative

Cafetalk · Taiwan

This course is suitable for students with a Chinese level of A1–A2. Using textbooks, we will learn beginner-level vocabulary, grammar, and conversation.

Native
4 lessons
Not listed
English +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a day
  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
$15/h
Trial $2.55
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Addy Chen

Addy Chen

TaiwanNative

Cafetalk · 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
Trial $1.91
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Blair Liu

Blair Liu

ChinaNative

Cafetalk · China

毎日１５分一緒に話しましょう！ 学生のレベルに合わせて話すので初級レベルでも楽しく中国語で話すことができる。

Native
500+ lessons
Not listed
English +2
No reviews yet
Usually within a day
  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
$13/h
Trial $1.27
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
KAKIN

KAKIN

TaiwanNative

Cafetalk · Taiwan

４０ minute lesson

Native
2,000+ lessons
Not listed
English +2
No reviews yet
Usually within a day
  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
$9.56/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
LIAO

LIAO

TaiwanNative

Cafetalk · Taiwan

Pick your favorite topic and enjoy chatting in Mandarin!

Native
20 lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a day
  • Speaks your language
$15/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
DannyMikado

DannyMikado

TaiwanNative

Cafetalk · Taiwan

【CEFR B1中級対象】海外旅行・出張をテーマに、英検2級・DET・TOEICの中高階対策を50分間でディープに攻略。即興スピーキングとメールのリアルタイム添削で、「長い文章が話せない」をスッキリ解消します！

Native
1 lessons
Not listed
English +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a day
  • Speaks your language
$14/h
Trial $1.91
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)

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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.

Tutors, prices and trial lessons by platform
PlatformTutorsMedian / hMiddle 50%Avg. ratingTrial lessonLesson length
Tusclases / FindTutors2,320$22$17–$275.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
Preply869$24$18–$345.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Classgap510$18$13–$245.0★Free trial (20 min)60 min
AmazingTalker315$21$14–$285.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
italki235$18$15–$245.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
Cafetalk191$13$9.46–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Apprentus73$34$27–$424.9★No trial lessons60 min
Verbling41$29$25–$405.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
Tutor Hunt28$60$49–$784.9★No trial lessons60 min
Wyzant25$50$45–$605.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min
Engoo19from $67/month—5.0★Free trial (25 min)25 min
LanguaTalk6$33$31–$415.0★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
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

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
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Chinese tutors are from

  • ChinaChina1,751 / 4,632
  • TaiwanTaiwan262 / 4,632
  • South KoreaSouth Korea27 / 4,632
  • JapanJapan26 / 4,632
  • United StatesUnited States16 / 4,632
  • VietnamVietnam13 / 4,632
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China12 / 4,632
  • MalaysiaMalaysia11 / 4,632

Popular Chinese lesson types

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

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 28, 2026

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