4,591 tutors · 12 platforms
The most affordable quarter of Chinese tutors charge $16 per hour or less: 1,149 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.
258 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeAmazingTalker · China
HSK🌺Zero basis🌺Speaking
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
A native speaker, certified in teaching Chinese for 20 years,specialized in HSK1_6,Business Chinese,Chinese for children,conversational Chinese,Chinese PinYin,…
Nativeitalki · China
Your Fun Chinese Class!Teacher Cheng from Xi'an Makes Mandarin a Breeze
Teaches A1–C2
Voscours
Atelier de conversation
Classgap · Spain
Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · China
Carefully crafted topics covering diverse aspects of life ,each with thought-provoking questions to spark natural discussions.
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Business|Writing|Pronunciation
Teaches A2–C2
Nativeitalki · China
🎯Cure "Mute Chinese" ❤️Complete Beginner Friendly 🌟Highly Structured Courses ✅Master's Degree
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
I'm your proper chinese tutor
Tusclasesparticulares
Se imparten clases de chino online o presenciales, profesora nativa de Taiwán. Preparación para exámenes HSK y conversación. Libros incluidos
NativeCafetalk · China
Practice Mandarin speaking in a friendly and patient lesson.
NativeClassgap · China
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Oral|Conversation|Adults
Teaches B1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
Recognized tutor with 3 years of experience
Voscours
Chinois en ligne pour débutants et confirmés – Conversation, HSK et culture chinoise
NativeCafetalk · China
AP 試験の準備をしている学生向けの中国語レッスンです。 This course is for students who are preparing for the AP exam.
Classgap · United States
TESOL English Teacher | 17+ Years | Fun English for Children Ages 3–14
Teaches B1–B2
AmazingTalker · Italy
🥇Italian Conversation🌍Travel
Teaches A1–C2
italki · Singapore
Teaches A2–B2
NativePreply · China
CTCSOL-Certified Native Chinese Teacher | 10+ Years Experience|standard Mandarin Specialties: HSK, YCT, Teen & Adult Chinese, Business & Daily Conversation
Letuelezioni
Madrelingua cinese offre lezione per principianti e conversazione e la pronuncia pinyin
NativeCafetalk · China
After each lesson, one more real-life topic you can chat about.
NativeClassgap · China
Teaches A1–C2
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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 | 206 | $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 | 61 | $34 | $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 |
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
China1,728 / 4,591
Taiwan258 / 4,591
South Korea27 / 4,591
Japan26 / 4,591United States16 / 4,591
Vietnam13 / 4,591
Hong Kong SAR China12 / 4,591
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Updated September 28, 2026
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