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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.

Ren

Ren

ChinaNative

italki · China

🌟Daily Conversation Chinese| HSK/YCT Exam Preparation | Travel Chinese

Native
50+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (5)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
Mia

Mia

ChinaNative

italki · China

普粤英三语,拥有2年多中文教学经验,已上500+节课,教过70+学生,母语为中文的专业对外汉语老师,熟悉HSK、生存中文、会话教学

Native
50+ lessons
Professional teacher
Cantonese +1
★ 5.0 (5)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

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

Sweet

ChinaNative

italki · China

资深全职教师。擅长HSK快速提分、少儿口才识字与工程商务中文(7年工程审计背景)。课堂高效生动,为你定制专属计划,带你从零基础轻松进阶到母语水平!

Native
41 lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (5)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

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

Xianshun

ChinaNative

italki · China

Learn Chinese Easily with Xianshun

Native
37 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +2
★ 5.0 (5)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Syuen

Syuen

MalaysiaNative

italki · Malaysia

Native Chinese and English Speaker | Fun and Engaging Lessons!

Native
100+ lessons
Not listed
English +4
★ 5.0 (5)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Kate

Kate

ChinaNative

italki · China

🌟 3+ years experience 💖 Great for beginners 🤡 Fun and relaxed classes 🍻 Daily & business

Native
100+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (5)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners

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Lucinda

Lucinda

ChinaNative

italki · China

✅Mandarin Certificate| ✅ Business Chinese| ✅HSK| ✅ Daily Conversations| ✅YCT| ✅Zero Foundation

Native
24 lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (5)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Wei.Qiao

Wei.Qiao

ChinaNative

italki · China

🎓 University Lecturer · Law Master · CTCSOL Certified | Sing Your Way to Fluent Chinese

Native
100+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (5)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

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

Xin

ChinaNative

italki · China

Native
200+ lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (5)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Runa

Runa

ChinaNative

italki · China

Free and accurate Chinese conversation with a Level 1 Mandarin certificate

Native
8 lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (5)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
张诗晨

张诗晨

ChinaNative

italki · China

Native
43 lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (5)
Replies to 98% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
ziyuee

ziyuee

ChinaNative

italki · China

Certified TCSOL teacher with 2 years of teaching experience

Native
100+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (5)
Replies to 98% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Li

Li

ChinaNative

italki · China

a digital nomad traveling around the world

Native
40 lessons
Not listed
Cantonese +2
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
Jiamin

Jiamin

ChinaNative

italki · China

Chinese Community Tutor - Learn Through Real Conversation

Native
100+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Linda

Linda

ChinaNative

italki · China

🏅CTCSOL & MSCS 💖Oral & pronunciation coaching ✅Experienced & patient ✅Custom vocab + essay edits💯

Native
7 lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

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

Iris

ChinaNative

italki · China

🌟 More than Chinese — understand 🏯 culture & history, speak 🗣 like a native with perfect tones

Native
50+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 83% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

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

Sunan

ChinaNative

italki · China

HSK / YCT / Kids Chinese / Daily Conversation / Travel Chinese / Mandarin Tutor

Native
100+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

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

Cheng

ChinaNative

italki · China

中文教师|普通话|HSK1-6|日常对话|少儿中文|发音纠正|语法讲解

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

Teaches A1–C2

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

Dennis

ChinaNative

italki · China

Certified teacher from American and European schools and renowned university|5+years experienced

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

Teaches A1–C2

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

Lingzhi

ChinaNative

italki · China

🌍Over 4 years in global exchanges, 🐼expert in Chinese history and culture,😎 clear pronunciation.

Native
50+ lessons
Not listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Xuan

Xuan

ChinaNative

italki · China

10 Years as Professional Broadcaster + 6 Years in Mandarin Instruction

Native
21 lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Tiffany

Tiffany

ChinaNative

italki · China

중국어 1:1 수업|어린이 중국어 |여행중국어|TSC|Hsk💗

Native
50+ lessons
Not listed
Korean
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 97% of messages

Teaches A1–C1

  • Exam prep
Nicole

Nicole

ChinaNative

italki · China

拥有6年教学经验的认证中国书法教师

Native
6 lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
lingling

lingling

ChinaNative

italki · China

Experienced, enthusiastic and patient Chinese and Cantonese tutor with teaching hours 2000+

Native
11 lessons
Not listed
Cantonese +3
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • 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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