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Online Chinese tutors, compared

A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $18 at the median, across the 7,433 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 $21 for non-native tutors.

$18/h
Median / hour
$11–$25
Typical range
$1.10
Trial lesson
7,433
on 12 platforms

Compare Chinese tutors

368 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

Gao

Gao

ChinaNative

italki · China

Multilingual Mandarin teacher|Fun, patient, interactive|Conversational

Native
200+ lessons
Not listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (14)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Jenny

Jenny

ChinaNative

italki · China

拥有两年国际中文教师经验的认证老师

Native
45 lessons
Other certificate · verified
Japanese +1
★ 5.0 (14)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–B2

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

Carrie

ChinaNative

italki · China

Specializing in Beginners | HSK Exams | Customized Intermediate to Advanced Content | Practicality |

Native
200+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (14)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

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

Nene

ChinaNative

italki · China

✨ Certified Teacher with Int'l School Background |Beginner- Friendly |Make Learning Fun 💭

Native
100+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +3
★ 5.0 (13)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Kaya

Kaya

ChinaNative

italki · China

🎤语音发声专家📺20年电视主持人背景🎖️CTCSOL认证🏆16年教学经验🚀带你轻松学中文

Native
45 lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (13)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
Qianqian

Qianqian

ChinaNative

italki · China

Native Mandarin Teacher | Fix your tones & build real‑world speaking confidence

Native
200+ lessons
Teaching degree · verified
English
★ 5.0 (12)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration

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Wai

Wai

ChinaNative

italki · China

A native Chinese teacher with 2 years of teaching experience

Native
100+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (12)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Emily

Emily

ChinaNative

italki · China

✅ CTCSOL-Certified ✅ 900+ Lessons ✅ Practical & Structured Chinese ✅ HSK & Business Chinese

Native
100+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (12)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

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

Lin

CanadaNative

italki · Canada

Learn Effective Communication Skills in Mandarin with Me. 学习有效的普通话沟通:听说读写全能

Native
50+ lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (12)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
Nicole

Nicole

ChinaNative

italki · China

Certified🥇 Passionate🥇Patient🥇 Bilingual🥇 7 years teaching experience

Native
500+ lessons
Teaching degree · verified
English +3
★ 5.0 (12)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Ella

Ella

ChinaNative

italki · China

Specially appointed teacher for listed companies🔥Master's degree🔥Super patient🔥

Native
200+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (12)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
Zwee

Zwee

ChinaNative

italki · China

Immersive lessons in practical Hokkien & Mandarin. Bridge cultures through language.

Native
100+ lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 4.9 (13)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (Taiwan) · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Yilin

Yilin

ChinaNative

italki · China

Chinese for Beginners & Conversation | Pronunciation Specialist

Native
100+ lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (11)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

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

Monika

ChinaNative

italki · China

Expert in Oral Chinese | Culture Immersion|5 years experience|Business Chinese

Native
200+ lessons
Not listed
English +5
★ 5.0 (11)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

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

HUA

ChinaNative

italki · China

Understand Chinese Logic, Speak Naturally | HSK · HSKK · YCT . Conversation

Native
200+ lessons
Not listed
Korean +5
★ 5.0 (11)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Jessica_CN

Jessica_CN

ChinaNative

italki · China

CTCSOLCertification With 6 Years of Experience

Native
100+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +2
★ 5.0 (11)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

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

Xiaochen

ChinaNative

italki · China

🌟Specializing in helping beginners (Fluent in English)✅5,000+ Hours Teaching experience

Native
50+ lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (11)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
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
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
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

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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.

Tutors, prices and trial lessons by platform
PlatformTutorsMedian / hMiddle 50%Avg. ratingTrial lessonLesson length
AmazingTalker2,915$12$6.60–$205.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Tusclases / FindTutors2,320$22$17–$275.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
Preply869$24$18–$345.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Classgap510$18$13–$245.0★Free trial (20 min)60 min
italki374$18$15–$255.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
Cafetalk191$13$9.46–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Apprentus135$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
Wyzant25$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 $11 and $25, 7414 tutors
Native speakers
$16Middle 50% between $7.92 and $23, 4744 tutors
Non-native
$21Middle 50% between $17 and $27, 2670 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, 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, 374 tutors
Cafetalk
$13Middle 50% between $9.46 and $15, 191 tutors
Apprentus
$33Middle 50% between $25 and $42, 135 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
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Chinese tutors are from

  • ChinaChina3,917 / 7,433
  • TaiwanTaiwan625 / 7,433
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China80 / 7,433
  • South KoreaSouth Korea53 / 7,433
  • JapanJapan45 / 7,433
  • MalaysiaMalaysia29 / 7,433
  • United StatesUnited States28 / 7,433
  • CanadaCanada19 / 7,433

Chinese tutors: FAQ

Across 7,414 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 4,763 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 7,433 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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