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Online Chinese tutors, compared

A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $18 at the median, across the 7,941 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $12 and $25 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $1.10. Native speakers charge a median of $18 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.

$18/h
Median / hour
$12–$25
Typical range
$1.10
Trial lesson
7,941
on 12 platforms

Compare Chinese tutors

816 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

Lily

Lily

ChinaNative

italki · China

⚡️Experienced & certificated Chinese Tutor give students EASY and ENJOYABLE Chinese lessons

Native
1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Cantonese +2
★ 5.0 (41)
Replies to 97% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Lee

Lee

TaiwanNative

italki · Taiwan

Native
200+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (41)
Replies to 99% of messages

Chinese (Taiwan) · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Sandy

Sandy

ChinaNative

italki · China

free talk 【粤语口语或普通话口语】 有趣又快乐的教与学~享受每节课~

Native
1,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Cantonese +1
★ 5.0 (41)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
Sylvia

Sylvia

TaiwanNative

italki · Taiwan

請選擇 30 分鐘~謝謝~^^

Native
200+ lessons
Not listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (40)
Replies to 97% of messages

Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
Maya.Liu

Maya.Liu

ChinaNative

italki · China

Professional Chinese teachers with 7 years of teaching experience

Native
500+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (40)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
CrystalQiu

CrystalQiu

ChinaNative

italki · China

Certified Chinese teacher by CTCSOL , Native language is Mandarin and Cantonese

Native
1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
Cantonese +1
★ 5.0 (40)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners

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Danny丹卉

Danny丹卉

ChinaNative

italki · China

青少年趣味课堂Interesting class for teenagers;诗歌、影视欣赏poem and film appreciation;5年教龄;TCSOL证书;国际中文教育硕士

Native
500+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +4
★ 5.0 (40)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Wendy

Wendy

ChinaNative

italki · China

🏅Wendy老师具有普通话一级证书🏅中国国家颁发的教师资格证🏅专业高级对外汉语教师资格证

Native
500+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 4.9 (42)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Wanda

Wanda

ChinaNative

italki · China

Tutors who are good at standard pronunciation

Native
500+ lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (39)
Replies to 98% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
IrisWang

IrisWang

ChinaNative

italki · China

拥有丰富教学经验的中文老师

Native
500+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (39)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
JUDY

JUDY

ChinaNative

italki · China

拥有线下6年教学经验的老师(持有教师资格证,二甲普通话证)

Native
200+ lessons
Not listed
Cantonese +1
★ 5.0 (39)
Replies to 96% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
feng

feng

ChinaNative

italki · China

Native
50+ lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (39)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Rose

Rose

ChinaNative

italki · China

拥有多年教学经验的持证上岗教师

Native
500+ lessons
Professional teacher
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (39)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

Anna

Anna

ChinaNative

italki · China

14 years exp. HSK 1-6 & Daily conversation

Native
1,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (39)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
Ada易易

Ada易易

ChinaNative

italki · China

Native
500+ lessons
Not listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (40)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
Grace

Grace

ChinaNative

italki · China

Native
200+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (40)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Felicity

Felicity

ChinaNative

italki · China

Native
100+ lessons
Not listed
Cantonese +1
★ 5.0 (39)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Zee

Zee

MalaysiaNative

italki · Malaysia

8y Translating & Interpreting | Interview, Exam & Presentation Prep| Fun & Constructive Lesson

Native
2,000+ lessons
Not listed
English +4
★ 5.0 (38)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Brittany

Brittany

ChinaNative

italki · China

🇨🇳 Chinese Conversation Coach |🎙️ Former Radio Anchor | 🌏 Culture Explorer

Native
1,000+ lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (38)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
Cassie

Cassie

ChinaNative

italki · China

CHINESE HISTORY AND CULTURE 热爱文化交流和中外历史的教师~

Native
200+ lessons
Not listed
English +3
★ 4.9 (40)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
Laney

Laney

ChinaNative

italki · China

Native
100+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (37)
Replies to 98% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
Amy

Amy

ChinaNative

italki · China

Bilingual Mandarin + English Tutor | 6+ Years Teaching & TOEFL Prep Expert

Native
100+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (37)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Kevin

Kevin

ChinaNative

italki · China

文学博士,拥有在日本和韩国教授汉语经验的资深语言学教师。

Native
200+ lessons
Professional teacher
Japanese +1
★ 5.0 (37)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Brisa

Brisa

ChinaNative

italki · China

🎈Hi Lovely Beginners • Daily • Chinese Bridge 汉语桥| Good at teaching Pronunciation • Learn in fun✨

Native
200+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (37)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids

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Chinese tutors by platform

AmazingTalker is both the cheapest (median $12) and the biggest (2,954 tutors). Number of tutors, median hourly price and trial policy on each marketplace.

Tutors, prices and trial lessons by platform
PlatformTutorsMedian / hMiddle 50%Avg. ratingTrial lessonLesson length
AmazingTalker2,954$12$6.60–$205.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Tusclases / FindTutors2,324$22$17–$265.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
Preply869$24$18–$345.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
italki834$20$15–$255.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
Classgap511$18$13–$245.0★Free trial (20 min)60 min
Cafetalk192$13$9.51–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Apprentus136$33$25–$424.9★No trial lessons60 min
Verbling41$29$25–$405.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
Tutor Hunt28$60$49–$784.9★No trial lessons60 min
Wyzant27$50$45–$605.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min
Engoo19from $67/month—5.0★Free trial (25 min)25 min
LanguaTalk6$33$31–$415.0★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 $12 and $25, 7922 tutors
Native speakers
$18Middle 50% between $10 and $24, 5557 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $26, 2365 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Prices by platform

Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.

AmazingTalker
$12Middle 50% between $6.60 and $20, 2954 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $26, 2324 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $34, 869 tutors
italki
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $25, 834 tutors
Classgap
$18Middle 50% between $13 and $24, 511 tutors
Cafetalk
$13Middle 50% between $9.51 and $15, 192 tutors
Apprentus
$33Middle 50% between $25 and $42, 136 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, 27 tutors
LanguaTalk
$33Middle 50% between $31 and $41, 6 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Chinese tutors are from

  • ChinaChina4,346 / 7,941
  • TaiwanTaiwan656 / 7,941
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China86 / 7,941
  • South KoreaSouth Korea54 / 7,941
  • JapanJapan48 / 7,941
  • MalaysiaMalaysia38 / 7,941
  • United StatesUnited States31 / 7,941
  • CanadaCanada22 / 7,941

Chinese tutors: FAQ

Across 7,922 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 $18 per hour, while non-native tutors charge $20. We list 5,576 native speakers.

Yes. The median trial lesson costs $1.10. Trials are offered on AmazingTalker, Preply, italki, Classgap, and Cafetalk, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.

We track 7,941 Chinese tutors on AmazingTalker, Tusclases / FindTutors, Preply, italki, Classgap, and Cafetalk. AmazingTalker has the most choice, with 2,954 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 30, 2026

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