Sylvia M.
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Teaching degree
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$15/h
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7,433 tutors · 12 platforms
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
4,763 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Teaching
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Learn Chinese easily with me
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (145)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$17/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Shenyan W.
NativePreply · China
✈️ First identity in life and work: KE flight attendant 👩🏼🏫 Second identity in life and work: Chinese teacher
- Native
- 6 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (26)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$26/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
Yaxin
Nativeitalki · China
🎓Master's degree |🏅CTCSOL Certified| 5+ Years🧑🏫|Patient & Supportive💗Speak with Confidence
- Native
- 3 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Jane
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 5 years teaching
- Language degree
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$16/h
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Candy
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Beginner/ Daily conversational
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Cantonese +1
- ★ 5.0 (143)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$24/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
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静 李.
NativePreply · China
Professional Chinese teacher with 5 years of experience
- Native
- 5 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (26)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$22/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.00
Claire
Nativeitalki · China
❥ 8 years of teaching experience ❥ HSK ❥ Oral English ❥ Fun Chinese ❥ Business and Travel
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 50% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$17/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Yanfang
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- New tutor
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$18/h
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Allison
NativeAmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Lived in Taiwan｜Oral Mandarin
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- Cantonese +1
- ★ 5.0 (143)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$26/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Chenxi L.
NativePreply · China
Conversational & Business Chinese | Speaking & Listening Focused
- Native
- 2 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (25)
- Not shown
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
$56/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $24
Annie
Nativeitalki · Taiwan
Speak Mandarin with Confidence! Practical, Real-Life Lessons
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Yifan
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$24/h
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Liz
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Conversation | Oral | Business
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (146)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$26/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
Jian J.
NativePreply · China
🌈 7+ Years of Experience Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language 🏆 Specialized in Business Chinese & Daily Conversation | Personalized Lessons | Trilingual Cros…
- Native
- 7 yrs · 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (25)
- Not shown
Chinese (China) · likely
- Speaks your language
- Business
$24/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Xiaoyan
Nativeitalki · China
Beginners & Getting Started | Advanced Chinese✅ Extremely patient✅ Fun Chinese courses✅ Business fie
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$16/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Mia L.
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 10 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$12/h
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Yiduo
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🥇Speak Chinese! Adults & Biz💼
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (143)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Everyday admin & immigration
$12/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.20
Xinyao Y.
NativePreply · China
Chinese School Teacher in UK | HSK1 in 15 classes from 0| Primary/high school teacher|
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (25)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$42/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $18
Jesse
Nativeitalki · China
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
Gao H.
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- New tutor
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches C2
- Speaks your language
$18/h
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New
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Communicative|Fun
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Min Nan Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (139)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$62/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $20
Xinshan Q.
NativePreply · China
📚5+ Years of Experience | 🎯HSK | ✨Beginners | ✈Travel Chinese | 🗣️Natural Speaking
- Native
- 5 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- Cantonese +2
- ★ 5.0 (25)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$28/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $12
Simone
Nativeitalki · China
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
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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 | 374 | $18 | $15–$25 | 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 | 135 | $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 | 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 $25, 7414 tutors
Native speakers
$16Middle 50% between $7.92 and $23, 4744 tutors
Non-native
$21Middle 50% between $17 and $27, 2670 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 $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
Where Chinese tutors are from
- China3,917 / 7,433
- Taiwan625 / 7,433
- Hong Kong SAR China80 / 7,433
South Korea53 / 7,433
Japan45 / 7,433
Malaysia29 / 7,433
United States28 / 7,433
Canada19 / 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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