Unis
NativeCafetalk · Taiwan
◎25 min / Free talk / フリートーク
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
Page language: English
8,301 tutors · 12 platforms
Online Chinese tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $18 at the median, across the 8,301 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $12 and $25 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $1.27. Native speakers charge a median of $18 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$18/h
Median / hour
$12–$25
Typical range
$1.27
Trial lesson
8,301
on 12 platforms
Compare Chinese tutors
6,183 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Effie
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Effective teaching in Chinese
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (288)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$26/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
LIN
Nativeitalki · China
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Cantonese +2
- ★ 5.0 (188)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$18/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $12
金芳 王.
NativePreply · China
🏆1,600+ structured lessons delivered🥇Full-time, stable, reliable👍Beginner-friendly📚HSK/YCT/Daily conversation/Business Chinese💗good tutor& helpful friend& warm…
- Native
- 5 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (34)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$26/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
Lynn
Native (likely)Nachhilfeunterricht
Friendly Chinese Lessons from a Native Speaker in Chongqing
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
H N.
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$15/h
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Mayli
NativeCafetalk · China
中国語を一番分かりやすい方法で解説 / 楽しく学ぼう♪
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- Japanese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$8.92/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.91
Toker
AmazingTalker · China
Professional authority
- Upper intermediate (B2)
- 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (290)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
$30/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Sai
Nativeitalki · China
CONVERSATIONAL CHINESE
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (189)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$29/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $23
Yan W.
NativePreply · China
🎖Have fun and improve steadily! Tailor-made course help you achieve your dream 🌈 it's hard for one person, but two can!✅ Mandarin certificate ✅ beginner friend…
- Native
- 3 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (34)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$26/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
Lifei
Native (likely)Nachhilfeunterricht
Chinese (simplified) tutor for all ages, a native speaker with Teaching certificate in China.
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- Teaching degree
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
尹应娥
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$16/h
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Juzi Chinese
NativeCafetalk · China
Improve your Chinese with practical vocabulary, grammar, and conversation practice!
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$20/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
Phoebe
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🔥Your Best Friend🔥
- Native
- 12 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
- Other certificate
- Cantonese +2
- ★ 5.0 (283)
- Not shown
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$41/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
Jojo
Nativeitalki · China
Australian University Graduate /Five-Year Teaching Experience/Provide Self-made Learning Materials
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- Cantonese +2
- ★ 5.0 (187)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.88
Peijie A.
NativePreply · China
6-Year Chinese Tutor | Putonghua Certified, HSK & AP Chinese Specialist
- Native
- 6 yrs · 500+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 4.9 (35)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$18/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.50
Bojie
Native (likely)Nachhilfeunterricht
Native Chinese speaker, I teach Chinese online and offer offline math tutoring for primary and junior high school Chinese students
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Kids
Weini
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 10 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$22/h
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Manching
NativeCafetalk · Taiwan
レベルチェック＋学習プラン作成＋実践英会話
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$15/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Zoe
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎈Kids to adults🎈conversation
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (282)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$37/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Derian
Nativeitalki · Indonesia
Master of Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Indonesian +2
- ★ 5.0 (183)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$13/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.00
Xiao Wen G.
NativePreply · China
Chinese for Beginners & Adults | Practical Speaking | Business Chinese| 15 Years of Corporate Experience
- Native
- 3 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (33)
- Not shown
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$25/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Celeste
NativeFindTutors
Native Mandarin speaker offering friendly and practical Chinese lessons for beginners and learners.
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Beginners
Lily
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches C2
- Speaks your language
$24/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 |
| italki | 1,194 | $20 | $15–$27 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Preply | 869 | $24 | $18–$34 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 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, 8282 tutors
Native speakers
$18Middle 50% between $11 and $24, 6164 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $27, 2118 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
italki
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 1194 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $34, 869 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
- China4,620 / 8,301
- Taiwan696 / 8,301
Hong Kong SAR China92 / 8,301
South Korea55 / 8,301
Japan53 / 8,301
Malaysia47 / 8,301
United States34 / 8,301
Canada24 / 8,301
Chinese tutors: FAQ
Across 8,282 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 6,183 native speakers.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $1.27. Trials are offered on AmazingTalker, italki, Preply, Classgap, and Cafetalk, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.
We track 8,301 Chinese tutors on AmazingTalker, Tusclases / FindTutors, italki, Preply, 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 October 1, 2026
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