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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4,361 tutors · 12 platforms
Online Chinese tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $21 at the median, across the 4,361 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.
$21/h
Median / hour
$16–$28
Typical range
$0
Trial lesson
4,361
on 12 platforms
Compare Chinese tutors
173 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Wen S.
Wyzant
Integrated Chinese/HSK/AP Chinese/Business Chinese
- Not listed
- 2,000+ hours taught
- Other certificate
- Not listed
- ★ 5.0 (597)
- Not shown
- Exam prep
- Business
Anita L
LanguaTalk · China
8+ yrs PSC Certified Tutor | Mandarin, Cantonese | HSK,Business | Cross-Cultural
- Not listed
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (325)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
$55/h
Book on LanguaTalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $19
Dorothy
AmazingTalker · South Korea
HSK level 5💓Trilingual🗣️
- Advanced (C1)
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- Korean +3
- ★ 5.0 (111)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$20/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Wei
Tusclasesparticulares
¿Buscas una profesora de chino con experiencia en Valdebebas para ayudar a aprobar exámenes de YCT/HSK/BCT?
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- ★ 5.0 (43)
- Not shown
- 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
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Mehdi
Apprentus
Introduction to Chinese, preparation for HSK, Business Chinese
- Not listed
- Not listed
- None listed
- Arabic +2
- ★ 4.5 (2)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
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
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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Khushi Nilesh P.
Preply · India
HSK-Certified Mandarin Chinese tutor | 15+ Years in China | Polyglot with Linguistics degree!
- Advanced (C1)
- 4 yrs · 32 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$24/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
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
Cecilia L.
Wyzant
Harvard Graduates, Individualized learning Chinese, AP/HSK/IB tests
- Not listed
- 2,000+ hours taught
- Other certificate
- Not listed
- ★ 5.0 (544)
- Usually within a few hours
- Exam prep
Giulia
Letuelezioni
Ripetizioni di cinese online | Riparti con il piede giusto a settembre | Scuola, università e HSK
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- ★ 5.0 (35)
- Not shown
- Exam prep
$25/h
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徐若清
AmazingTalker · China
Conversation|Test preparation|Pronunciation
- Fluent (C2)
- 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Cantonese
- ★ 5.0 (14)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Business
- Everyday admin & immigration
$20/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.40
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
Shun.M
Cafetalk · Japan
初心者、受験者、学び直したい人、みんなにオススメ！ 英語を身につけながら、好きな洋楽を聴きながら、一石二鳥！好きな歌から文法、そして発音を磨く、テキストとは違って、曲のニュアンスからの英語表現と生きた英語を学べます。楽しく歌っているうちに身につけられます。
- Fluent (C2)
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$7.65/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.56
Ariel H.
Preply · Argentina
Chinese Teacher Ariel | Learn Chinese + HSK 3.0 the Easy and Organized Way
- Advanced (C1)
- 43 lessons
- Professional teacher
- Spanish +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$18/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.50
Palak
Classgap · India
Learn Chinese Easily | HSK1–HSK4 Tutor | Friendly and Patient Teacher.｜HSK1–HSK4辅导老师｜
- Upper intermediate (B2)
- New tutor
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches B1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$12/h
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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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Christina L.
Wyzant
ㄅㄆㄇㄈHSK AP Chinese IB Chinese+ 10+ years of teaching experience
- Not listed
- 100+ hours taught
- Not listed
- Not listed
- ★ 5.0 (47)
- Not shown
- Exam prep
Mª
Tusclasesparticulares
Chino online para hispanohablantes: comunicación real y preparación HSK
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- ★ 5.0 (27)
- Not shown
- Exam prep
$28/h
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ふた Futa
Cafetalk · Japan
発音矯正、隙間時間に
- Fluent (C2)
- 1,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Japanese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Exam prep
- Business
$3.82/h
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Samantha
Apprentus
Chinese Mandarin, Master HSK 1 just need several hours! more than 5 years experience,
- Not listed
- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
Thi T.
Classgap · Vietnam
Certified HSK Chinese Teacher with 9 Years of Experiences
- Upper intermediate (B2)
- 10 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
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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 | 371 | $17 | $14–$22 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 315 | $21 | $14–$28 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 191 | $13 | $9.46–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| italki | 133 | $16 | $14–$23 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Apprentus | 43 | $34 | $27–$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
$21Middle 50% between $16 and $28, 4342 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $29, 1814 tutors
Non-native
$23Middle 50% between $17 and $27, 2528 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
$17Middle 50% between $14 and $22, 371 tutors
AmazingTalker
$21Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 315 tutors
Cafetalk
$13Middle 50% between $9.46 and $15, 191 tutors
italki
$16Middle 50% between $14 and $23, 133 tutors
Apprentus
$34Middle 50% between $27 and $42, 43 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
- China1,544 / 4,361
- Taiwan250 / 4,361
- Japan26 / 4,361
- South Korea26 / 4,361
United States16 / 4,361- Vietnam12 / 4,361
Hong Kong SAR China11 / 4,361
Malaysia9 / 4,361
Chinese tutors: FAQ
Across 4,342 Chinese tutors with a listed price, the median is $21 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 1,833 native speakers.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $0. Trials are offered on Preply, Classgap, AmazingTalker, Cafetalk, and italki, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.
We track 4,361 Chinese tutors on Tusclases / FindTutors, Preply, Classgap, AmazingTalker, Cafetalk, and italki. 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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