余心钰
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 10 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches C2
- Speaks your language
Page language: English
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
Linda
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Business | Basic Chinese
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (137)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
$22/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Feichun H.
NativePreply · China
Business Chinese Tutor with 16 Years of Foreign Trade Experience✅ Bring Chinese from Textbooks into Your Work and Life✅ Rich Experience in Teaching ✅ Start fro…
- Native
- 3 yrs · 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (25)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
$18/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.50
Lingwei
Nativeitalki · China
✅ CTCSOL Certified | Business & Travel Chinese | 7+ Yrs Exp | ✨ Bilingual, level-tailored
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$14/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Hanyizi
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 1 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$12/h
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Jiao
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Three years of experience
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (137)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$24/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
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Ren J.
NativePreply · China
☕Open-Topic Speaking Practice🌟 Beginner-Friendly (Zero Foundation) | 🗣️ Bilingual Instruction (Chinese & English) | 📚 Specialized HSK Exam Prep (Levels 1–6) |
- Native
- 1 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (25)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$30/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $13
atongmu2005
Nativeitalki · China
A native shanghai dialect teacher
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$25/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Isabella
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 5 years teaching
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$22/h
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Elena
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Form Confusion to Conversation
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (135)
- Not shown
Teaches A2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$29/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.60
Yuanyuan M.
NativePreply · China
✅ 15+ Years of Teaching Experience ✅ Business Negotiation ✅ Standard Mandarin Pronunciation ✅ HSK Exam Preparation ✅ Practical Tips for Living in China | ✅ HSK…
- Native
- 3 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (25)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
$24/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Annie
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- New tutor
- Other certificate
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches C2
$15/h
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Wei
Nativeitalki · Canada
专注5–12岁儿童中文教学｜蒙特梭利幼教+海外华校经验｜帮助孩子自信开口说中文
- Native
- New tutor
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$25/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Emma
NativeAmazingTalker · China
PTE,Phonics
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (137)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Everyday admin & immigration
$26/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Lu D.
NativePreply · China
Goal-oriented, using effective methods to immerse you in the world of Chinese.
- Native
- 8 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (25)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$13/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Hou X.
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$17/h
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Alice
Nativeitalki · China
Patient, certified Mandarin Chinese teacher with five years of experience
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Teacher Xinxin
NativeAmazingTalker · China
15 years teaching experience
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Cantonese +1
- ★ 5.0 (135)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$32/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Sihan Q.
NativePreply · China
🚀 Beginner → Fluent Fast! 💬 Real-Life Chinese | 📖 HSK1–6 | ✈️ Travel & Daily Talk | 🧑🏫 MA Educator | 💡 Personalized Lessons
- Native
- 3 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (25)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$60/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $25
Eileen
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 10 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$30/h
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
ChinesewithCX
Nativeitalki · Hong Kong SAR China
Mandarin Tutor for Real-life & Business Communication
- Native
- 7 lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$30/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Beom
AmazingTalker · China
Pronunciation|Conversation
- Fluent (C2)
- 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Korean +1
- ★ 5.0 (132)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Everyday admin & immigration
$21/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Ying C.
NativePreply · China
🌈 Experienced Certified CTCSOL Mandarin Tutor / 🔥 Personalized and Engaging lessons / ✨ All Ages and Levels / 🌈 Daily Conversations, Business English & Exam Pr…
- Native
- 1 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (25)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
$19/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.75
金明
NativeClassgap · China
I'm Kim, A witter with a Master's in Economics . I specialize in customized courses.
- Native
- 10 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$30/h
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
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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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