Samantha
Apprentus
Chinese Mandarin, Master HSK 1 just need several hours! more than 5 years experience,
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- English
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
Page language: English
7,433 tutors · 12 platforms
Online Chinese tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $18 at the median, across the 7,433 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $11 and $25 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $1.10. Native speakers charge a median of $16 per hour, versus $21 for non-native tutors.
$18/h
Median / hour
$11–$25
Typical range
$1.10
Trial lesson
7,433
on 12 platforms
Compare Chinese tutors
135 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Yuchen
Apprentus
Comprehensive Chinese: Listening, Speaking, Reading & Writing for Daily Life and Business
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- New tutor
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- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Everyday admin & immigration
Vera
Apprentus
Let’s see a meme version of China—speak Chinese with authentic Chinese humor
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- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Dinlee
Apprentus
Multilingual Chinese Tutor for Beginners & Beyond | Build Confidence and Fluency | Chinese Culture | Pronunciation | Writing | Grammar
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- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Yishi
Apprentus
Mandarin learning for children, Mandarin learning for adults
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- New tutor
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- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Sibyl
Apprentus
Chinese for the Curious: Start with Mandarin and Cantonese
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- English
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
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Maggie
Apprentus
Learn Chinese culture and language for all levels
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- New tutor
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- English +1
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Song
Apprentus
Mandarin Mastery: Discover the World Through Chinese Language and Culture
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- New tutor
- Language degree
- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Anya
Apprentus
Practical Chinese Conversation with Warmth & Culture
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- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Meng
Apprentus
Mandarin Chinese: Connecting Language, Culture & Business
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- New tutor
- Language degree
- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
Qingqing
Apprentus
Easy Chinese: Master Daily Talks for Smooth Communication
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- New tutor
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- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Yu
Apprentus
Easy and fun Chinese for beginner teens
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- New tutor
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- English +1
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Qihang
Apprentus
Speak Mandarin Chinese Naturally and happily — Friendly Native Tutor
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- New tutor
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- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Congying
Apprentus
Practical Chinese for Everyday Communication
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- New tutor
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- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Benson
Apprentus
Foundations of Mandarin Chinese for New Learners: Essential Vocabulary, Pronunciation, and Conversation Skills
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- Language degree
- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Ke
Apprentus
Native Chinese lessons for all levels / Fun Chinese for kids
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- New tutor
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- English +1
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Quintana
Apprentus
Harvard-Trained Business English / Interview Coaching
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- New tutor
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English +1
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
Yiqing
Apprentus
Chinese for All Levels – Practical, Clear and Personalized Mandarin Lessons
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- New tutor
- Language degree
- English +1
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Kexin
Apprentus
Survival Mandarin for Living, Studying, and Traveling in China
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- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
Yilin
Apprentus
Standard Mandarin for Travelling, from junior to intermediate.
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- New tutor
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- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Cc
Apprentus
Chinese Speaking and HSK Exam Tutoring for Practical Communication and Confident Progress
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- New tutor
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- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
Chailie
Apprentus
FUN & EASY Chinese/Mandarin Classes for Beginners.
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Haonan
Apprentus
Chinese Tutor | get close to China with Ziki teacher
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Lei
Apprentus
Mandarin Chinese for Beginners & Intermediate Learners | Practical, Clear & Engaging Lessons
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- English
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
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Chinese tutors by platform
AmazingTalker is both the cheapest (median $12) and the biggest (2,915 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AmazingTalker | 2,915 | $12 | $6.60–$20 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| 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 |
| italki | 374 | $18 | $15–$25 | 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 | 135 | $33 | $25–$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
$18Middle 50% between $11 and $25, 7414 tutors
Native speakers
$16Middle 50% between $7.92 and $23, 4744 tutors
Non-native
$21Middle 50% between $17 and $27, 2670 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
AmazingTalker
$12Middle 50% between $6.60 and $20, 2915 tutors
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
italki
$18Middle 50% between $15 and $25, 374 tutors
Cafetalk
$13Middle 50% between $9.46 and $15, 191 tutors
Apprentus
$33Middle 50% between $25 and $42, 135 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
China3,917 / 7,433
Taiwan625 / 7,433
Hong Kong SAR China80 / 7,433
South Korea53 / 7,433
Japan45 / 7,433
Malaysia29 / 7,433
United States28 / 7,433
Canada19 / 7,433
Chinese tutors: FAQ
Across 7,414 Chinese tutors with a listed price, the median is $18 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $6.60 and $34 per hour.
AmazingTalker has the lowest median price for Chinese tutors in our data: $12 per hour, and a quarter of its tutors charge $6.60 or less.
Not really: native Chinese speakers charge a median of $16 per hour, while non-native tutors charge $21. We list 4,763 native speakers.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $1.10. Trials are offered on AmazingTalker, Preply, Classgap, italki, and Cafetalk, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.
We track 7,433 Chinese tutors on AmazingTalker, Tusclases / FindTutors, Preply, Classgap, italki, and Cafetalk. AmazingTalker has the most choice, with 2,915 tutors.
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 29, 2026
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