Vivian
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
English Phonics Master
- Native
- 39 lessons
- Not listed
- Min Nan Chinese +2
- ★ 4.7 (7)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$18/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Page language: English
8,301 tutors · 12 platforms
Online Chinese tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $18 at the median, across the 8,301 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $12 and $25 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $1.27. Native speakers charge a median of $18 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$18/h
Median / hour
$12–$25
Typical range
$1.27
Trial lesson
8,301
on 12 platforms
Compare Chinese tutors
6,238 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Yixing G.
NativePreply · China
✌ Bilingual Teaching in English and Chinese 🎉 3 Years of Teaching Experience | 🎙 Standard Pronunciation | 🎓 HSK Full Proficiency | 📈 Beginner Classes for Kids…
- Native
- 2 yrs · 50+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$4.80/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.00
Lin
Nativeitalki · Canada
Learn Effective Communication Skills in Mandarin with Me. 学习有效的普通话沟通：听说读写全能
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (12)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.60
Claire
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Oral | Beginner | Conversation
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- German +1
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$13/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
梓轩 Z.
NativePreply · China
Learn Chinese in your native language (Spanish/English/Cantonese) with Jason, an 18-year-old bilingual tutor!
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- Cantonese +2
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$12/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Nicole
Nativeitalki · China
Certified🥇 Passionate🥇Patient🥇 Bilingual🥇 7 years teaching experience
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Teaching degree · verified
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (12)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$38/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
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Will
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🥇 All-Age Chinese🤩All at Once!
- Native
- 44 lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Not shown
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$6.60/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Yali Z.
NativePreply · China
3 Years of Chinese Teaching Experience ✅ Patient & Approachable ✅ Suitable for Absolute Beginners ✅ Pronunciation Correction ✅ Practical Daily Chinese Conversa…
- Native
- 5 yrs · 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$8.40/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.50
Ella
Nativeitalki · China
Specially appointed teacher for listed companies🔥Master's degree🔥Super patient🔥
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (12)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Lucy
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Easy Mandarin😊
- Native
- 3 yrs · 12 lessons
- Other certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Not shown
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Everyday admin & immigration
$6.60/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Xiaofang W.
NativePreply · China
🏆Native Chinese Speaker✨Cheerful, Gentle, and Patient✨Specializing in Teaching Adults and Children (From Beginner to Advanced)✨Personalized Courses | Standard…
- Native
- 6 yrs · 100+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Winky
Nativeitalki · China
Certificated Chinese tutor with 4 years experience and a psychology background.
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (12)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Can G.
NativePreply · China
NY Attorney Teaching Mandarin | Business Chinese for Professionals& HSK | Travel Chinese | Legal Chinese for International Lawyers
- Native
- 3 yrs · 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
$17/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
CICILE
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Kids (3-5)|Conversation|Oral
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- French +1
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- 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
Xinrong
Nativeitalki · China
CTCSOL Certified; National Putonghua Proficiency Test, 1B; 3 years of Chinese teaching experience
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (12)
- Replies to 97% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$11/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Joy
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🥇SpeakChineseNow!😊
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Everyday admin & immigration
$20/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.80
Wanyue Y.
NativePreply · China
Your Gen Z Chinese tutor based in Spain
- Native
- 2 yrs · 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +3
- ★ 4.7 (6)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$22/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.25
Tao
Nativeitalki · China
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (12)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Li
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 HSK | Conversational Chinese
- Native
- 23 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
$6.60/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Hua Y.
NativePreply · China
Professional with over 10 years in Japanese companies | Business Chinese & Trade Practices | Apparel Terminology | Shanghai Dialect Support | Beginner Friendly
- Native
- 10 yrs · 50+ lessons
- Other certificate
- Japanese +1
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Not shown
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$18/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.50
Cecelia
Nativeitalki · Malaysia
Beginner-Friendly Mandarin Tutor | Pronunciation, Characters & Cultural Insight
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (12)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$22/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
珍妮老師
NativeAmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Children|Adults|Conversation
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- Cantonese +2
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$26/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $12
Li L.
NativePreply · China
From zero to fluent expression, every lesson is tailored just for you!
- Native
- 8 yrs · 200+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Not shown
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$36/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
Jiazhen
Nativeitalki · China
🚀 MBA · CFA ESG | Chinese Tutor (Business Focus) | 4 yrs
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- Cantonese +3
- ★ 5.0 (12)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$18/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $12
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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.
| Platform | Tutors | Median / h | Middle 50% | Avg. rating | Trial lesson | Lesson length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AmazingTalker | 2,954 | $12 | $6.60–$20 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 2,324 | $22 | $17–$26 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| italki | 1,194 | $20 | $15–$27 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Preply | 869 | $24 | $18–$34 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Classgap | 511 | $18 | $13–$24 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Cafetalk | 192 | $13 | $9.51–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Apprentus | 136 | $33 | $25–$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 | 27 | $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
$18Middle 50% between $12 and $25, 8282 tutors
Native speakers
$18Middle 50% between $11 and $24, 6219 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 2063 tutors
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
italki
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 1194 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $34, 869 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
Where Chinese tutors are from
- China4,620 / 8,301
- Taiwan696 / 8,301
- Hong Kong SAR China92 / 8,301
South Korea55 / 8,301
Japan53 / 8,301- Malaysia47 / 8,301
United States34 / 8,301- Canada24 / 8,301
Chinese tutors: FAQ
Across 8,282 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 6,238 native speakers.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $1.27. Trials are offered on AmazingTalker, italki, Preply, Classgap, and Cafetalk, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.
We track 8,301 Chinese tutors on AmazingTalker, Tusclases / FindTutors, italki, Preply, 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 October 1, 2026
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