Yue
Apprentus
Fun Chinese lessons: A natural way to learn Chinese just like a Chinese kid
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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
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.
Danning
Apprentus
Chinese Pinyin, tones, strokes and character, from zero to mid level in a year
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- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Chang
Apprentus
Chinese (Mandarin) speaking and writing. free talk or detailed topic
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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
Amber
Apprentus
Amber's Chinese class For Chinese speaking or preparing for the HSK exam
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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
Yuxuan
Apprentus
Tailor-made Chinese lessons with a native speaker, a graduate of KU Leuven (All levels / Business)
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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
Moss
Apprentus
Beginner, intermediate and advanced Chinese (Mandarin)
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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
- Beginners
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Yuanqiu
Apprentus
Practical Chinese for Travel, Work, and Daily Life with Native Speaker
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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
- Everyday admin & immigration
Jie
Apprentus
Chinese lessons — from beginner to intermediate level, with a PhD in linguistics
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- New tutor
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- English +1
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Huiru
Apprentus
Mandarin Chinese courses for children, teenagers and adults
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- New tutor
- None listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Shuyang
Apprentus
Trinity student talks with you in Mandarin Chinese
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- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Ada
Apprentus
Experienced teacher of English, Chinese, Spanish, French and academic tutor
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- New tutor
- None listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Yvonne
Apprentus
Learn Mandarin with Clear Guidance and Personalized Lessons
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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
Heng
Apprentus
Chinese Mandarin Class; Business Chinese Class; Travel Chinese Class
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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
Shiyuan
Apprentus
Professional and Daily Chinese Course (All level available)
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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
Sabrina
Apprentus
Native Chinese & Italian | Personalized Lessons in English or Italian
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- New tutor
- None listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Holly
Apprentus
Mandarin Chinese for Adult Learners, Business Chinese, Recreational Chinese for Seniors
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- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
Jiamin
Apprentus
Mandarin Chinese Conversation with a Native Speaker – Personalized Lessons
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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
Qin
Apprentus
1. Chinese for Complete Beginners 2. Chinese for Beginners 3. Chinese for Adults 4. Chinese for Children
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- New tutor
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- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Duanhui
Apprentus
Duanhui🧑🎓Mandarin teacher🧑💻IT engineer ✅ technology & travel & practical Chinese
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- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Ludovica
Apprentus
Chinese, French & Italian Lessons with a PhD Linguist
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- New tutor
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- English +2
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Yanfang
Apprentus
Mandarin Chinese lessons for all levels | Online and personalized | Beginner-Friendly
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- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Ilia
Apprentus
English Classes | Cambridge, IELTS, Aptis, TOEFL Business English and Conversation
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- New tutor
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English +5
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
Jiayun
Apprentus
Beginner Mandarin Chinese A0-A1: Be ready to travel to China
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- New tutor
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- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Simone
Apprentus
Practical Mandarin learning for all levels, learn to use in daily conversations.
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- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
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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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