Julie
NativeVerbling · Taiwan
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (859)
- Usually within a few hours
Teaches A2–C1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
Page language: English
7,309 tutors · 12 platforms
Online Chinese tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $18 at the median, across the 7,309 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $11 and $24 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $1.10. Native speakers charge a median of $16 per hour, versus $21 for non-native tutors.
$18/h
Median / hour
$11–$24
Typical range
$1.10
Trial lesson
7,309
on 12 platforms
Compare Chinese tutors
4,563 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Cian Yue D.
NativePreply · Taiwan
👩🏻💻 Movie Subtitle Translator & Certified Mandarin Coach for Adults ✨ Featuring a clear, charming Taiwanese accent ✨
- Native
- 2 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (81)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$48/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $20
王二好
Nativeitalki · China
100% Patience / Relaxed Classroom
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (47)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$14/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Jing
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 5 yrs · 50+ lessons
- Other certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$17/h
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Xiao Mi
NativeCafetalk · China
Carefully crafted topics covering diverse aspects of life ,each with thought-provoking questions to spark natural discussions.
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Emily
NativeAmazingTalker · China
❤️Interesting class❤️
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1,533)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$25/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
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Ann
NativeEngoo · Taiwan
Hi, I'm Ann. My hobbies include watching movies, meeting new people, and traveling.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 4.9 (1,798)
- Not shown
Chinese (Taiwan)
Subscription
on Engoo
Jin
NativeVerbling · China
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (793)
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
$28/h
Book on Verbling(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Hua L.
NativePreply · China
🔥 Understand Chinese Logic, Speak Naturally | 🎯 Customized & Systematic Lessons | 🗣️Speaking & Listening Focus | 📚HSK YCT · Pronunciation
- Native
- 9 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- Korean +6
- ★ 5.0 (76)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$47/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $20
Chinese
Nativeitalki · China
🎓 University Lecturer (M.Ed) | Systematic HSK Training & Young Learners | 15+ Yrs
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (45)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$18/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Xuan
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 5 yrs · 200+ lessons
- Other certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$22/h
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Xenia.Y
NativeCafetalk · Hong Kong SAR China
難しい文法ゼロ。とにかく話す広東語15分
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +4
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
王芳
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Conversation|Business
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1,484)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
$25/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.20
Camille
NativeEngoo · Taiwan
I lived in the United States for several years, where I attended high schools and universities in Southern California.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (1,435)
- Not shown
Chinese (Taiwan)
Subscription
on Engoo
Chia
NativeVerbling · Taiwan
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Teaching degree · verified
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (599)
- Usually within a few hours
Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
$29/h
Book on Verbling(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Pan P.
NativePreply · China
Certified tutor with six years of experience
- Native
- 6 yrs · 10,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (79)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$24/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
RENWEI
Nativeitalki · China
Certified Mandarin teacher | Structured Chinese for beginners to advanced learners
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (42)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$17/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $13
Caroline
NativeClassgap · China
Experienced Chinese tutor: Fun courses from pinyin basics to business phrases!
- Native
- 10 yrs · 100+ lessons
- Other certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
$17/h
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
yee
NativeCafetalk · China
Practice Mandarin speaking in a friendly and patient lesson.
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Cantonese +3
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
Atei
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Conversation|Beginner|Travel
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Japanese +3
- ★ 5.0 (1,333)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$26/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.60
Maggy
NativeEngoo · Taiwan
I majored in Communications and have professional experience working in diverse environments, including non-profit organizations, financial services, and…
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (1,128)
- Not shown
Chinese (Taiwan)
Subscription
on Engoo
Seren
NativeVerbling · China
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- CELTA · verified
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (589)
- Usually within an hour
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
$50/h
Book on Verbling(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Hongtao L.
NativePreply · China
Business Mandarin Tutor with 15 yrs experience
- Native
- 15 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (78)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$30/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $13
John
Nativeitalki · China
Polyglot Teacher｜Customized Lessons｜In-Depth Explanation
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +5
- ★ 5.0 (41)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$16/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
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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 | 301 | $18 | $15–$24 | 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 | 84 | $34 | $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 $24, 7290 tutors
Native speakers
$16Middle 50% between $7.92 and $22, 4542 tutors
Non-native
$21Middle 50% between $17 and $27, 2748 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 $24, 301 tutors
Cafetalk
$13Middle 50% between $9.46 and $15, 191 tutors
Apprentus
$34Middle 50% between $26 and $42, 84 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
- China3,852 / 7,309
- Taiwan620 / 7,309
- Hong Kong SAR China80 / 7,309
South Korea53 / 7,309
Japan45 / 7,309
Malaysia29 / 7,309
United States28 / 7,309
Canada18 / 7,309
Chinese tutors: FAQ
Across 7,290 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 $21. We list 4,561 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 7,309 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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