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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.

Yiwei

Yiwei

ChinaNative

italki · China

Native
100+ lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 4.9 (11)
Replies to 98% of messages

Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
fanxy

fanxy

ChinaNative

italki · China

Master's in Chinese Teaching (MTCSOL) | HSK & Speaking | Culture & Beginners

Native
100+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (10)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–B2

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

shuyu

ChinaNative

italki · China

CTCSOL native‑Chinese tutor with years of teaching experience. I can tutor in Korean & English.

Native
100+ lessons
Professional teacher
Korean +1
★ 5.0 (10)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A2–C2

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

Anne

ChinaNative

italki · China

🌻English & Chinese Teacher 🎯Beginner-Friendly🌻Adults&Kids ❤️Speaking & Listening

Native
100+ lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (10)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Helen中文教师

Helen中文教师

ChinaNative

italki · China

With 12 years of experience in Chinese language education, the youngest student is only 2 years old

Native
19 lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (10)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Nike.W

Nike.W

ChinaNative

italki · China

拥有3年的线上教学经验

Native
100+ lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (10)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches B1–C2

  • Speaks your language

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花栗鼠Anna

花栗鼠Anna

ChinaNative

italki · China

拥有理工科思维的语言老师

Native
50+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (10)
Replies to 88% of messages

Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
Mia

Mia

ChinaNative

italki · China

Mandarin certificate, 8-year experience of teaching English, IELTS 7

Native
100+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (10)
Replies to 95% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
Deliverance小巫

Deliverance小巫

ChinaNative

italki · China

Mandarin,Cantonese and Hakka teacher

Native
200+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Cantonese +1
★ 5.0 (10)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
Qian

Qian

ChinaNative

italki · China

Native
200+ lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (10)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Hong

Hong

ChinaNative

italki · China

带你发现汉语之美

Native
100+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 4.8 (11)
Replies to 98% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Orchid

Orchid

ChinaNative

italki · China

A teacher with 5 years of teaching experience. Friendly, patient and supportive

Native
1,000+ lessons
Not listed
Cantonese +1
★ 4.6 (12)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Sara

Sara

ChinaNative

italki · China

Daily 30‑min Chinese dialogue practice for fluent conversation.👩🏻‍🏫˙ᵕ˙ᰔ

Native
100+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +2
★ 5.0 (9)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

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

Yi

ChinaNative

italki · China

Every little bit you say helps you make progress

Native
200+ lessons
Not listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (9)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Queenie

Queenie

ChinaNative

italki · China

Native
200+ lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (9)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
Shuyan

Shuyan

ChinaNative

italki · China

在欧洲留学且拥有超过5年教学经验的中文母语教师

Native
200+ lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (9)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
嵐LAN

嵐LAN

ChinaNative

italki · China

中日双语精通,深受英语圈跨日/中学习者喜爱。扎实奠定文法与听说基础。

Native
500+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Japanese +2
★ 5.0 (9)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
董新燕

董新燕

ChinaNative

italki · China

4年多线上教学经验/语言学专业/中文考试HSK/YCT/儿童&成人教学/business/writing

Native
500+ lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (9)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

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

Feng

ChinaNative

italki · China

Chinese and Russian language teacher with 7 years of experience

Native
200+ lessons
Professional teacher
Russian +2
★ 5.0 (9)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Teacher Rui

Teacher Rui

ChinaNative

italki · China

"Interactive Classes | Cultural Bridges | Empowering Confident Communication ✨"

Native
100+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (9)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Chinese

Chinese

ChinaNative

italki · China

Beginner-friendly 🌻 | Structured Lessons 📚 | Real-life & Business Chinese 💼 | Customized Learning

Native
50+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
★ 4.9 (9)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Susanna

Susanna

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Practical and fun is my recipe

Native
22 lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (8)
Replies to 91% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Chloe.Liu

Chloe.Liu

ChinaNative

italki · China

🎤 Speaking & 💼 Business Coach | 📚 HSK 1-6 Expert | 🧩 Interactive & Personalized | ✨ Passionate

Native
50+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (8)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

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

Merry

ChinaNative

italki · China

With IPA certification, more than 10 years of teaching experience

Native
36 lessons
Not listed
Cantonese +5
★ 5.0 (8)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners

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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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