Lin
Verbling · Taiwan
- Not listed
- 2,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (2,095)
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
$50/h
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4,591 tutors · 12 platforms
Online Chinese tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 4,591 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $16 and $28 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $0. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $23 for non-native tutors.
$20/h
Median / hour
$16–$28
Typical range
$0
Trial lesson
4,591
on 12 platforms
Compare Chinese tutors
137 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Niki
AmazingTalker · Japan
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- Fluent (C2)
- 5,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Japanese +3
- ★ 5.0 (1,955)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$51/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Carmen
Classgap · Spain
- Upper intermediate (B2)
- 10 yrs · 200+ lessons
- Other certificate
- Spanish +3
- ★ 5.0 (117)
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$42/h
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Christine H
LanguaTalk · Taiwan
Professional Chinese Tutor(M.A.) 7+yrs teaching 🚀 Beginners-C1 🗣️ Conversational Chinese
- Not listed
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (99)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$43/h
Book on LanguaTalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
Eileen
italki · Singapore
- Fluent (C2)
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (42)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A2–B2
- Speaks your language
$6.80/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Chitatanga N.
Preply · Zambia
Master's degree in teaching Chinese. Passionate about education.
- Fluent (C2)
- 3 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (23)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$42/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $18
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Fengyu
Tutor Hunt
I`m Fengyu (Linda), a native speaker of Mandarin Chinese.
- Not listed
- 1,000+ hours taught
- Language degree
- Not listed
- ★ 4.9 (15)
- Can take over a day
- Kids
KiKi
Letuelezioni
Insegnante Madrelingua di Cinese | 10+ Anni di Esperienza | HSK & Conversazione (Online)
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Not shown
- Exam prep
$28/h
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Bella Duong
NativeCafetalk · Vietnam
English, Chinese
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$17/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.56
Tina
Apprentus
Teach Chinese in English and French|5 years of experience|Expert in Beginner Chinese,HSK1-4,Conversational Chinese
- Not listed
- New tutor
- None listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
Hitomi
AmazingTalker · Japan
MA degree in Japanese
- Fluent (C2)
- 5,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Japanese +2
- ★ 5.0 (1,946)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$37/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
Nicole
Verbling · China
- Not listed
- 1,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Cantonese +1
- ★ 5.0 (613)
- Usually within a few hours
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
Suyuan
italki · Vietnam
Certified HSK Chinese Teacher with 9 Years of Experiences (Beginner/ Intermediate/ Advanced Level)
- Fluent (C2)
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- Vietnamese +1
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Chinese (Taiwan) · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Xiao M.
Preply · China
Certified mandarin Teacher | All Levels | Specialized in Business Chinese & Chinese for Professionals | Patient, Structured, and Practice-Oriented
- Not listed
- 3 yrs · 500+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- German +1
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$55/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $23
Mei
Voscours
Atelier de conversation
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Not shown
$6.83/h
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Imogen
Tutor Hunt
Hi, my name is Imogen.
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Other certificate · verified
- Not listed
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Usually within a day
- Kids
Luis
Classgap · Spain
- Intermediate (B1)
- 38 lessons
- Other certificate
- Spanish +2
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$11/h
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Sori
Cafetalk · Japan
台湾旅行がもっと安心で楽しくなる30分 旅行でよく使う中国語や現地で役立つコミュニケーション、旅行前の疑問や不安を解消します。
- Fluent (C2)
- 10,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Japanese +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
$19/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.56
Anya
Apprentus
Practical Chinese Conversation with Warmth & Culture
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Hyunwoo
AmazingTalker · South Korea
🐥Daily Talk｜💪Boost｜🎯Speech
- Fluent (C2)
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Korean +2
- ★ 5.0 (1,170)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$30/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Leeming
Verbling · China
- Not listed
- 1,000+ lessons
- Other certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (493)
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
$32/h
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Jina
italki · South Korea
An experienced educator in the field
- Fluent (C2)
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Korean +2
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Monica
Tusclasesparticulares
Clases de conversación de Chino con profesora nativa con experiencia
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
$17/h
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Giuseppe
Classgap · Italy
Learn Mandarin with a Chinese Language Specialist | HSK & Conversation | IT/EN/FR
- Fluent (C2)
- 10 years teaching
- Language degree
- Italian +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$54/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 | 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 |
How much Chinese tutors charge
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
All tutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $28, 4572 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $28, 2014 tutors
Non-native
$23Middle 50% between $17 and $28, 2558 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
$18Middle 50% between $13 and $24, 510 tutors
AmazingTalker
$21Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 315 tutors
italki
$18Middle 50% between $15 and $24, 206 tutors
Cafetalk
$13Middle 50% between $9.46 and $15, 191 tutors
Apprentus
$34Middle 50% between $26 and $42, 61 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
- China1,728 / 4,591
- Taiwan258 / 4,591
- South Korea27 / 4,591
- Japan26 / 4,591
United States16 / 4,591- Vietnam13 / 4,591
Hong Kong SAR China12 / 4,591
Malaysia10 / 4,591
Chinese tutors: FAQ
Across 4,572 Chinese tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $11 and $37 per hour.
Cafetalk has the lowest median price for Chinese tutors in our data: $13 per hour, and a quarter of its tutors charge $9.46 or less.
Not really: native Chinese speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, while non-native tutors charge $23. We list 2,033 native speakers.
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 track 4,591 Chinese tutors on Tusclases / FindTutors, Preply, Classgap, AmazingTalker, italki, and Cafetalk. Tusclases / FindTutors has the most choice, with 2,320 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 28, 2026
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