Whitney
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 5 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Page language: English
6,718 tutors · 12 platforms
Online Chinese tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $19 at the median, across the 6,718 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $12 and $25 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $1.10. Native speakers charge a median of $17 per hour, versus $22 for non-native tutors.
$19/h
Median / hour
$12–$25
Typical range
$1.10
Trial lesson
6,718
on 12 platforms
Compare Chinese tutors
475 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Celine
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Other certificate
- German +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$22/h
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
李婷婷
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$36/h
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Chloe.L
NativeClassgap · China
Advanced Oral Trainer|HSK Prep & Guidance|Business Chinese Expert|Patient&Passionate
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Teaching degree
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
$30/h
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Danna
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 10 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches B1–B2
- Speaks your language
$23/h
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
蓓
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 10 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
Book with SpeakDuo
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
Yongning
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 5 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches C2
- Speaks your language
$18/h
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Yan
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 10 years teaching
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$18/h
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Sinda
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 5 years teaching
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches C2
$10/h
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Peter
NativeClassgap · Hong Kong SAR China
- Native
- New tutor
- Other certificate
- Japanese +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$18/h
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Susan Y.
NativeClassgap · Canada
Teaching: - Using additional materials i.e. video, animation, drama to increase student's learning motivation. - Sharing my working and living experiences in J…
- Native
- 5 years teaching
- Language degree
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$54/h
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Anita
NativeClassgap · China
Professional Mandarin & Cantonese Tutor (MBA, 8+ Years, 20+ Countries)
- Native
- 5 years teaching
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$64/h
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Xian
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 5 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Yongmei X.
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 10 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches C2
- Speaks your language
$18/h
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Duanhui
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- New tutor
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$10/h
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Yen S.
NativeClassgap · Malaysia
Chinese Tutor with teaching experience in Chinese Schools 有华校教学经验的中文老师
- Native
- 1 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$30/h
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Fang Juxian
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- New tutor
- Other certificate
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C1
- Beginners
$22/h
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Liuqun
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 5 years teaching
- Other certificate
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
$15/h
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Qian W.
NativeClassgap · United Kingdom
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
$12/h
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Congyu
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 5 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches C2
- Speaks your language
$18/h
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Sunny C.
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 5 years teaching
- Other certificate
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches C2
$18/h
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Lili
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- New tutor
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$18/h
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Alina
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 5 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$15/h
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
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
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Some booking links may earn SpeakDuo a commission at no extra cost to you. It never affects which tutors we show or in what order.
Chinese tutors by platform
Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($13), while AmazingTalker offers the most choice (2,357 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 | 2,357 | $13 | $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 | 274 | $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 | 78 | $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
$19Middle 50% between $12 and $25, 6699 tutors
Native speakers
$17Middle 50% between $10 and $24, 4005 tutors
Non-native
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $27, 2694 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
AmazingTalker
$13Middle 50% between $6.60 and $20, 2357 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, 274 tutors
Cafetalk
$13Middle 50% between $9.46 and $15, 191 tutors
Apprentus
$34Middle 50% between $26 and $42, 78 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
- China3,362 / 6,718
Taiwan564 / 6,718- Hong Kong SAR China70 / 6,718
South Korea53 / 6,718
Japan45 / 6,718
United States25 / 6,718- Malaysia24 / 6,718
Vietnam15 / 6,718
Chinese tutors: FAQ
Across 6,699 Chinese tutors with a listed price, the median is $19 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $6.60 and $34 per hour.
Cafetalk has the lowest median price for Chinese tutors in our data: $13 per hour, and a quarter of its tutors charge $9.46 or less.
Not really: native Chinese speakers charge a median of $17 per hour, while non-native tutors charge $22. We list 4,024 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 6,718 Chinese tutors on AmazingTalker, Tusclases / FindTutors, Preply, Classgap, italki, and Cafetalk. AmazingTalker has the most choice, with 2,357 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.
Not yet. SpeakDuo is building 1:1 lessons with hand-picked teachers at fair prices; join the waitlist on this page to hear first. Meanwhile, you can practise speaking for free in SpeakDuo's live group conversations.
Teach on SpeakDuo
SpeakDuo is launching 1:1 lessons with a small group of great teachers: fair pay, no race to the bottom on price, and students who already practise speaking every day. Leave your email and we'll be in touch.
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
Currency conversion: ECB reference rates.IP geolocation by DB-IPHow we pick tutorsAbout SpeakDuoBotRequest removal