Grace
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 10 yrs · 100+ lessons
- Other certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Page language: English
4,357 tutors · 12 platforms
Cheap Chinese tutors under $16 an hour
The most affordable quarter of Chinese tutors charge $16 per hour or less: 1,110 tutors across 12 platforms. For comparison, the overall median is $21. Trial lessons typically cost $0. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $23 for non-native tutors.
$12/h
Median / hour
$10–$14
Typical range
$0
Trial lesson
1,110
on 12 platforms
Compare Chinese tutors
143 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Leon D.
NativeClassgap · Ireland
- Native
- 5 yrs · 100+ lessons
- Other certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$15/h
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Candy
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 3 yrs · 11 lessons
- Other certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$12/h
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Tracy
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 10 yrs · 43 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$12/h
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群
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 1 yrs · 9 lessons
- Other certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$10/h
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Rowling
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 3 yrs · 5 lessons
- Other certificate
- Spanish +1
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
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Lingling
NativeClassgap · China
Experienced, enthusiastic and patient teacher. I also offer basic Cantonese lessons.
- Native
- 3 yrs · 18 lessons
- Other certificate
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$12/h
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Yue
NativeClassgap · China
A professional Chinese teacher with more than three years of teaching experience
- Native
- 3 yrs · 2 lessons
- Other certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
Teaches C2
- Speaks your language
$11/h
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Lu
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 3 yrs · 8 lessons
- Other certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$12/h
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丰雪洁
NativeClassgap · China
HSK Business Chinese Children Chinese YCT free dialogue
- Native
- 5 yrs · 18 lessons
- Other certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$10/h
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Xiyue
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 3 yrs · 1 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Usually within a day
Teaches C2
- Speaks your language
Lynn
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 12 lessons
- Other certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$15/h
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Sophia
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 25 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$10/h
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Ailsa
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 1 yrs · 100+ lessons
- Other certificate
- English
- ★ 4.0 (1)
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$11/h
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Luna
NativeClassgap · China
Hello! I am Luna, a native Mandarin speaker from Beijing, China.
- Native
- 5 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$13/h
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Zixuan
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 1 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$12/h
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Leila P.
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
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Aiping
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches C2
- Speaks your language
$15/h
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Lulu
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- New tutor
- Other certificate
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$10/h
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Ryan
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 5 years teaching
- Other certificate
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
$12/h
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Amy
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$10/h
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Efan
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 5 years teaching
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
$15/h
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Meina
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 10 years teaching
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$15/h
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Ivy
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 1 years teaching
- Other certificate
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches C2
$12/h
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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 | 371 | $17 | $14–$22 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 315 | $21 | $14–$28 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 191 | $13 | $9.46–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| italki | 132 | $17 | $15–$23 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Verbling | 41 | $29 | $25–$40 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Apprentus | 40 | $34 | $27–$43 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 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
$21Middle 50% between $16 and $28, 4338 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $29, 1813 tutors
Non-native
$23Middle 50% between $17 and $27, 2525 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
$17Middle 50% between $14 and $22, 371 tutors
AmazingTalker
$21Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 315 tutors
Cafetalk
$13Middle 50% between $9.46 and $15, 191 tutors
italki
$17Middle 50% between $15 and $23, 132 tutors
Verbling
$29Middle 50% between $25 and $40, 41 tutors
Apprentus
$34Middle 50% between $27 and $43, 40 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
- China1,543 / 4,357
Taiwan250 / 4,357
Japan26 / 4,357
South Korea26 / 4,357
United States16 / 4,357
Vietnam12 / 4,357
Hong Kong SAR China11 / 4,357
Malaysia9 / 4,357
Chinese tutors: FAQ
The cheapest quarter of Chinese tutors in our directory charge $16 per hour or less (1,110 tutors). Community tutors and non-native speakers are usually the most affordable, and many offer discounted trial lessons.
Across 4,338 Chinese tutors with a listed price, the median is $21 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, Cafetalk, and italki, 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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