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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.

Victoria

Victoria

ChinaNative

italki · China

1000+ hours online teaching experience

Native
2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Cantonese +2
★ 5.0 (33)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
Gin

Gin

ChinaNative

italki · China

⭐ 5yrs certified teacher|Zero-Beginner Friendly |Travel /HSK Prep|Bilingual (English/Chinese)

Native
500+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (32)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Ping

Ping

ChinaNative

italki · China

IGCSE/HSK1-9🌞Fluent English🌞Beginner friendly-Daily/Travel/Business/Culture🌞Proven rapid results

Native
200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (32)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

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

Jiaying

ChinaNative

italki · China

A patient, engaging, and interactive teacher

Native
200+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (32)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Lánxī

Lánxī

ChinaNative

italki · China

CTCSOL Mandarin Teacher | Business & Cross-Culture Background

Native
1,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (32)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Debbie

Debbie

ChinaNative

italki · China

Experienced and most patient Chinese language teacher, help you to speak Chinese like a native!

Native
500+ lessons
Not listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (32)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language

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JessicaBian

JessicaBian

ChinaNative

italki · China

拥有5年在线教育经验的认证托福教师。

Native
200+ lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (32)
Replies to 98% of messages

Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
Mr.Gomez

Mr.Gomez

ChinaNative

italki · China

拥有2年教学经验的CTCSOL认证中文教师,精通HSK,HSKK,YCT和MCT辅导的备考专家

Native
50+ lessons
Professional teacher
Japanese +4
★ 5.0 (31)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Jing

Jing

ChinaNative

italki · China

Mandarin Teacher for Kids and Adults with 6 Years Teaching Experience

Native
500+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (31)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Alvin

Alvin

MalaysiaNative

italki · Malaysia

Mandarin as a Second Language Tutor | Master of Education (TESOL) | English & Malay Support

Native
200+ lessons
Not listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (30)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Liz

Liz

ChinaNative

italki · China

Chinese (Mandarin) Tutor with 500+ Hours Experience

Native
200+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (30)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
YAN

YAN

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
500+ lessons
Not listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (30)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Fanqi

Fanqi

ChinaNative

italki · China

Certificated mandarin teacher with over 10 years experiences

Native
1,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +2
★ 5.0 (30)
Replies to 98% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Eric

Eric

ChinaNative

italki · China

5年教学经验:专注零基础中文/日常地道对话/HSK考试/留学备考

Native
200+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +4
★ 5.0 (29)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C1

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

Alex

ChinaNative

italki · China

拥有三年教学经验的汉语导师,让你流利说汉语!

Native
100+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (29)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Zhang

Zhang

ChinaNative

italki · China

🌟CTCSOL Chinese Teacher Certificate.7 years of teaching experience, can teach adults and children.

Native
100+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (29)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Yilia

Yilia

ChinaNative

italki · China

Native
200+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (29)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Nana

Nana

ChinaNative

italki · China

Beginners 🤩HSK Tutoring🤩 Business Chinese for Guangzhou & Yiwu 🤩 All levels

Native
500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (28)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

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

Chinese

ChinaNative

italki · China

Native
200+ lessons
Not listed
Arabic +1
★ 4.8 (31)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
Peterlou

Peterlou

ChinaNative

italki · China

Chinese and Manchu tutor 汉语和满语教师

Native
100+ lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 4.9 (29)
Replies to 97% of messages

Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Sara

Sara

ChinaNative

italki · China

Native
500+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (28)
Replies to 98% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Lu

Lu

ChinaNative

italki · China

Beginner-friendly | Fast-track Pinyin |Practical Chinese | Pronunciation Correction

Native
200+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (27)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Wen

Wen

ChinaNative

italki · China

Experienced & Engaging Teacher with Over 10 Years of Expertise 😉

Native
100+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (27)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Genia

Genia

ChinaNative

italki · China

Native
500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (27)
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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