Xīnyán
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$18/h
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7,415 tutors · 12 platforms
Online Chinese tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $18 at the median, across the 7,415 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 $22 for non-native tutors.
$18/h
Median / hour
$11–$25
Typical range
$1.10
Trial lesson
7,415
on 12 platforms
Compare Chinese tutors
475 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Hao L.
NativeClassgap · China
2 years teaching experience as a foreign Language teacher
- Native
- 3 yrs · 7 lessons
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches C2
- Speaks your language
$15/h
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Susu
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Other certificate
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches C2
Yiyi
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 5 years teaching
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches C2
- Speaks your language
$18/h
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Eric
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$18/h
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Nick
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$18/h
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Smiley
NativeClassgap · China
An international Chinese teacher in Beijing with 5 years experience teaching online
- Native
- 5 yrs · 1 lessons
- Language degree
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches C1–C2
- Speaks your language
$15/h
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Lin
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- New tutor
- Other certificate
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Yu
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
$18/h
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Valen
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 5 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches C2
- Speaks your language
$24/h
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Yuan
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
Alex P.
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- New tutor
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
Dazhong.Ding
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- New tutor
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Trillian
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches C2
- Speaks your language
$12/h
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Vivian
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- New tutor
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches C2
- Speaks your language
兰龄暄
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 5 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches C2
- Speaks your language
$24/h
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Ling
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$19/h
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Min
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 5 years teaching
- Other certificate
- French
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
$27/h
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Selina
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 10 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$13/h
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Amber
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$30/h
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Jane
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 10 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$17/h
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笑笑
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 5 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$15/h
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Vanessa
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 5 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$18/h
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Zhan
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 10 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
$13/h
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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.
| Platform | Tutors | Median / h | Middle 50% | Avg. rating | Trial lesson | Lesson length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AmazingTalker | 2,915 | $12 | $6.60–$20 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| 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 | 510 | $18 | $13–$24 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| italki | 365 | $18 | $15–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Cafetalk | 191 | $13 | $9.46–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Apprentus | 126 | $33 | $26–$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
$18Middle 50% between $11 and $25, 7396 tutors
Native speakers
$16Middle 50% between $7.92 and $22, 4605 tutors
Non-native
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $27, 2791 tutors
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, 365 tutors
Cafetalk
$13Middle 50% between $9.46 and $15, 191 tutors
Apprentus
$33Middle 50% between $26 and $42, 126 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
- China3,909 / 7,415
Taiwan624 / 7,415
Hong Kong SAR China80 / 7,415
South Korea53 / 7,415
Japan45 / 7,415
Malaysia29 / 7,415
United States28 / 7,415
Canada19 / 7,415
Chinese tutors: FAQ
Across 7,396 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 $22. We list 4,624 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 7,415 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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