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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

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

Yiqi.イキ

Yiqi.イキ

TaiwanNative

italki · Taiwan

🌟 Practical, immersive teaching through images, games, and real-life language use. 🌟

Native
200+ lessons
Not listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (16)
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Chinese (Taiwan) · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
$15/h
Trial $5.00
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Qianqian

Qianqian

ChinaNative

italki · China

Native Mandarin Teacher | Fix your tones & build real‑world speaking confidence

Native
200+ lessons
Teaching degree · verified
English
★ 5.0 (12)
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
$10/h
Trial $5.00
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)
Rica

Rica

ChinaNative

italki · China

Beginner friendly/HSK/Business Chinese/Travel/Correct pronunciation/Kids and adults courses.

Native
200+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
★ 4.5 (9)
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
$12/h
Trial $10
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)
Linda

Linda

ChinaNative

italki · China

🏅CTCSOL & MSCS 💖Oral & pronunciation coaching ✅Experienced & patient ✅Custom vocab + essay edits💯

Native
7 lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (4)
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
$10/h
Trial $5.00
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)
Molly

Molly

ChinaNative

italki · China

Adults, Conversational Chinese, Everyday Chinese, Pronunciation & Tones

Native
100+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (3)
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Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
$15/h
Trial $6.00
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)
Kate

Kate

United StatesNative

italki · United States

5+ Years U.S. Teaching Experience | AP Exam Prep | Mandarin Teacher with Standard Pronunciation

Native
1 lessons
Not listed
English
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
$15/h
Trial $6.00
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)

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柳嘉嘉

柳嘉嘉

ChinaNative

italki · China

普通话一级乙等认证,专注于发音纠正与流利口说PSC Grade1-B Certified Native Speaker specializing in Accent Reduction &Fluenc

Native
New tutor
Not listed
English
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
$15/h
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Annie

Annie

TaiwanNative

italki · Taiwan

Speak Mandarin with Confidence! Practical, Real-Life Lessons

Native
New tutor
Not listed
English
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
$15/h
Trial $10
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)
凤灵老师

凤灵老师

ChinaNative

italki · China

认证中文教师｜普通话二甲｜3 年教学经验｜专注【华裔儿童中文】【成人发音纠正】【HSK1-5 备考】，陪你一起轻松学中文，说地道普通话✨

Native
New tutor
Not listed
English
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
$12/h
Trial $5.00
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Victoriaa

Victoriaa

ChinaNative

italki · China

你好: ) Certified teacher+MEd/ Beginner friendly/ Systematically teaching/ Exam preparation

Native
New tutor
Professional teacher
English +1
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
$15/h
Trial $5.00
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)
Lily

Lily

ChinaNative

italki · 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

Native
New tutor
Not listed
English +1
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
$11/h
Trial $5.00
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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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