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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

4,763 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

Selina

Selina

ChinaNative

AmazingTalker · China

⭐️Customized⭐️Funny⭐️Patient

Native
2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (888)
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Chunyu B.

Chunyu B.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

🌟 Speak Chinese with Confidence & Have Fun!

Native
9 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (53)
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Huiyan

Huiyan

ChinaNative

italki · China

耐心趣味中文老师| 沉浸式乐学| HSK&商务英语&粤语

Native
100+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Cantonese +1
★ 5.0 (25)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
Sofia

Sofia

ChinaNative

Classgap · China

Native
5 years teaching
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +2
★ 5.0 (1)
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Linao

Linao

Native

Voscours

Bonjour, n'hesitez pas de me contacter si vous avez besoin d'apprendre le chinois !

Native
New tutor
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely

M.Alice

M.Alice

TaiwanNative

Cafetalk · Taiwan

Nice to meet you( Only for new students!)

Native
200+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +3
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours
  • Speaks your language
  • Everyday admin & immigration

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Phoebe

Phoebe

ChinaNative

AmazingTalker · China

IB/IGCSE|Teens & Adults

Native
12 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (880)
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Fei G.

Fei G.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

🏆Certified Tutor✅Adaptable✅Well‑Organized✅Helps Beginners💪Develops Excellent Listening & Speaking Skills💼Business Field ✈️Travel ✅HSK📚 Possessing professional…

Native
3 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (53)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Xinyi

Xinyi

ChinaNative

italki · China

Native
200+ lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (25)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Yue

Yue

ChinaNative

Classgap · China

A professional Chinese teacher with more than three years of teaching experience

Native
3 yrs · 2 lessons
Other certificate
English
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown

Teaches C2

  • Speaks your language
Kaixin

Kaixin

Native

Voscours

Cours particulier de chinois pour adultes - accompagnement de votre projet

Native
New tutor
None listed
French
No reviews yet
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely

Ann Liao

Ann Liao

TaiwanNative

Cafetalk · Taiwan

自由選擇自己想學的主題, 訂製最適合自己的中文課!

Native
1,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a day
  • Speaks your language
Lily

Lily

Hong Kong SAR ChinaNative

AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China

Pronunciation|Adults

Native
5,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Cantonese +1
★ 5.0 (879)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
Gao L.

Gao L.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

Certified Chinese tutor with +10 years teaching experience. Expert in HSK1-6 courses and exams. and HSKK spoken language | Standard Mandarin Class | YCT (Kids…

Native
15 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (53)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
蓉蓉老师Ella

蓉蓉老师Ella

ChinaNative

italki · China

内地语文教师/毕业于北京师范大学/擅长阅读理解、古诗词、绘本阅读、作文

Native
1,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (25)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
Lu

Lu

ChinaNative

Classgap · China

Native
3 yrs · 8 lessons
Other certificate
English
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Weina

Weina

Native (likely)

Letuelezioni

Lezioni private di cinese per adulti, madrelingua, con spiegazioni in italiano e supporto personalizzato

Native (likely)
New tutor
None listed
Italian
No reviews yet
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

Miyazawa_S

Miyazawa_S

TaiwanNative

Cafetalk · Taiwan

中国語を上達させたい方、会話練習を重ねれば、言葉がすらすらと出てくるようになりますよ!! ★簡體字和繁體字都可以。

Native
200+ lessons
Not listed
Japanese +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours
  • Speaks your language
Rebecca

Rebecca

ChinaNative

AmazingTalker · China

🌍Students 20+ Countries

Native
2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Cantonese +1
★ 5.0 (887)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Shuching C.

Shuching C.

TaiwanNative

Preply · Taiwan

😊Active💕Passionate👌Real-Life Conversation👀Useful Phrase 😇Enjoyable teaching style✅All levels

Native
2 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +3
★ 5.0 (53)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Mia

Mia

ChinaNative

italki · China

Native
200+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (24)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
Annie

Annie

ChinaNative

Classgap · China

Native
3 yrs · 50+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +2
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Yilin

Yilin

Native

Letuelezioni

🇨🇳Lezioni di cinese online con madrelingua—Studentessaa di Giurisprudenza a Unibo

Native
New tutor
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely

Reika.W

Reika.W

TaiwanNative

Cafetalk · Taiwan

日本語→台湾華語(台湾中国語)の翻訳サービスです。1コマは50字までです。★メニュー、マニュアル、手順書などの翻訳経験があります。

Native
5,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Japanese +2
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour
  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners

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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.

Tutors, prices and trial lessons by platform
PlatformTutorsMedian / hMiddle 50%Avg. ratingTrial lessonLesson length
AmazingTalker2,915$12$6.60–$205.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Tusclases / FindTutors2,320$22$17–$275.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
Preply869$24$18–$345.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Classgap510$18$13–$245.0★Free trial (20 min)60 min
italki374$18$15–$255.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
Cafetalk191$13$9.46–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Apprentus135$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
Wyzant25$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 $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
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

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
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Chinese tutors are from

  • ChinaChina3,917 / 7,433
  • TaiwanTaiwan625 / 7,433
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China80 / 7,433
  • South KoreaSouth Korea53 / 7,433
  • JapanJapan45 / 7,433
  • MalaysiaMalaysia29 / 7,433
  • United StatesUnited States28 / 7,433
  • CanadaCanada19 / 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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