Regina
Nativeitalki · Taiwan
- Native
- 6 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Chinese (Taiwan) · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$50/h
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7,941 tutors · 12 platforms
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.
Native
Li
Nativeitalki · China
Professional tutor with more than 10 years of teaching experience | Kids / Adult / Beginner
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$17/h
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An
Nativeitalki · China
Certified Chinese tutor with 5 years' experience
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$16/h
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Jeanna
Nativeitalki · China
Certified CTCSOL teacher|Chinese -English-French Trilingual language Mentor l +5 Years of Experience
- Native
- 15 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$25/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.00
Tang
Nativeitalki · China
Hello everyone. I'm Tang from China. Chinese is my mother tongue, so I communicate in it effortlessl
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$12/h
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Joy
Nativeitalki · China
✅CTCSOL Certified ✅HSK ✅GCSE✅Survival Conversation✅Free Talk ✅TCM ✅over 400 hours of teaching
- Native
- 15 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 87% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$12/h
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高协建Arianna
Nativeitalki · China
🎓 拥有超过5年经验的专业教师｜🧒 儿童教师｜HSK教师｜对话教学
- Native
- 6 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
$13/h
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cici2018
Nativeitalki · China
Cici🏅国际教师/八年+教学经验 🔥 十節課自信開口說英文
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$18/h
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Clara
Nativeitalki · China
Speak Natural Mandarin Through Stories & Real-Life Conversation (Intermediate)
- Native
- 18 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
$28/h
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Louvie
Nativeitalki · China
以聊天的方式带您学习提升中文。
- Native
- 12 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
$20/h
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Claire
Nativeitalki · China
拥有超过七年教学经验的中文老师
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- Korean +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 85% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$15/h
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Zhàn
Nativeitalki · United Arab Emirates
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
$7.00/h
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Cynthia
Nativeitalki · China
普通话二级甲等证书，跨领域经验者
- Native
- 29 lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$18/h
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Ms Hoo
Nativeitalki · China
7 years of teaching experience for both kids and adults with professional academic background.
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
Yunfei
Nativeitalki · China
✅ 全面帮助你提升汉语——从语音到流利会话：📚 5年 经验 |🚀HSK1-6级 |🎙️标准普通话 | 🌍 商务旅游 | 🗣️ 情景会话 | 📖 成语谚语 |🎓 历史文化
- Native
- 16 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$32/h
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Lynn
Nativeitalki · Italy
Native Chinese & Shanghainese | JLPT N1 & IELTS 7.5 | Japanese & Mandarin Tutor
- Native
- 31 lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 3.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$19/h
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Shan
Nativeitalki · China
I am a Comprehensible Input (CI)‑based Chinese teacher and HSK specialist.
- Native
- 13 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 2.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
Daniel
Nativeitalki · China
4 Years Language Teaching Exprience, Daily Hokkien, Business Chinese, Daily and Traveling Chinese
- Native
- 4 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$15/h
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Kate
Nativeitalki · United States
5+ Years U.S. Teaching Experience | AP Exam Prep | Mandarin Teacher with Standard Pronunciation
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$15/h
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Cora
Nativeitalki · China
International Teaching Experience | Early Year Educator | Trilingual Tutor (CHN, ENG, JPN)
- Native
- 15 lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$9.00/h
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Ziqin
Nativeitalki · China
CTCSOL Certified | 3 Years University Lecturer | Fun & Stress-Free Chinese Lessons for All Levels
- Native
- New tutor
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
olivia
Nativeitalki · China
Experienced Chinese Teacher | Taught in China & Ecuador | All Ages Welcome
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Teaching degree · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$25/h
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柳嘉嘉
Nativeitalki · China
普通话一级乙等认证,专注于发音纠正与流利口说PSC Grade1-B Certified Native Speaker specializing in Accent Reduction &Fluenc
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Sherry
Nativeitalki · Taiwan
- Native
- 15 lessons
- Not listed
- English +3
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 96% of messages
Teaches B1–C1
- Speaks your language
$12/h
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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 |
| Preply | 869 | $24 | $18–$34 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| italki | 834 | $20 | $15–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 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, 7922 tutors
Native speakers
$18Middle 50% between $10 and $24, 5557 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $26, 2365 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
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
Where Chinese tutors are from
- China4,346 / 7,941
- Taiwan656 / 7,941
Hong Kong SAR China86 / 7,941
South Korea54 / 7,941
Japan48 / 7,941
Malaysia38 / 7,941- United States31 / 7,941
Canada22 / 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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