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Online Chinese tutors, compared

A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $18 at the median, across the 7,941 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 $20 for non-native tutors.

$18/h
Median / hour
$12–$25
Typical range
$1.10
Trial lesson
7,941
on 12 platforms

Compare Chinese tutors

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

Jasmine

Jasmine

ChinaNative

italki · China

Over five years of teaching experience in Chinese+really patient+standard Mandarin

Native
1,000+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (81)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
Iris

Iris

TaiwanNative

italki · Taiwan

擁有三年多中文教學經驗,學生來自美洲、歐洲與亞洲,擅長互動式教學與情境會話訓練/With over three years of experience teaching Chinese, I have

Native
500+ lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (77)
Replies to 99% of messages

Chinese (Taiwan) · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Jane

Jane

TaiwanNative

italki · Taiwan

✈️ Top 1% Mandarin tutor on italki with positive vibes ✨

Native
1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (77)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Sherry

Sherry

ChinaNative

italki · China

✅Certified 👌 Experienced🙌Suppotive 👍Patient🥰Dedicated to students' goals

Native
500+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (77)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Emily

Emily

ChinaNative

italki · China

拥有超过5年的中文教师经历 beginners、business、travel

Native
1,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
★ 4.9 (81)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
刘晓雯xiaowen

刘晓雯xiaowen

ChinaNative

italki · China

Effective learning ,Relaxed atmosphere ,Customized courses

Native
1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (79)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners

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蔡佩璇

蔡佩璇

TaiwanNative

italki · Taiwan

Children’s Chinese 🧸 | Basic Chinese 📍 | Adult Conversations 🗣️ 專長於兒童中文、基礎中文與成人主題會話,助你在輕鬆有趣的環境中學習

Native
1,000+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (76)
Replies to 99% of messages

Chinese (Taiwan) · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Phoebe

Phoebe

ChinaNative

italki · China

🌈🌈🌈FIVE YEARS OF TEACHING EXPERIENCE 🌈🌈🌈

Native
200+ lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (76)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
Jenny

Jenny

ChinaNative

italki · China

CTCSOL Certified Chinese Tutor: Beginner-Friendly✅ Rapid Results🚀 Conversational Mandarin Focus🌟

Native
2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (74)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Cassie

Cassie

ChinaNative

italki · China

Native
500+ lessons
Not listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (74)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
Lyn

Lyn

ChinaNative

italki · China

Mandarin teacher with 16 years of teaching experience(adults & kids)

Native
1,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +2
★ 5.0 (72)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
wwang

wwang

ChinaNative

italki · China

陪孩子玩的爸爸

Native
1,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (71)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
Rico

Rico

ChinaNative

italki · China

I like making sentences and examples.实用汉语口语,从例子中掌握怎么用汉语

Native
500+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (72)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Lillian

Lillian

ChinaNative

italki · China

🏆 Certified Prof Teacher 🌎 Top Int'l Chinese institution teacher 🔥 6 yrs & 8,000+ hrs teaching

Native
500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (70)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Chen

Chen

ChinaNative

italki · China

years of experience/HSK/YCT/Daily Chinese conversation/children/adults

Native
1,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (70)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

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

Merodii

ChinaNative

italki · China

Native
200+ lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (70)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
jane5510

jane5510

ChinaNative

italki · China

Native
100+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (70)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Viki

Viki

ChinaNative

italki · China

teaching certificate and mandarin certificate;over 7 years teaching experience

Native
500+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (70)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Jin

Jin

ChinaNative

italki · China

Native
200+ lessons
Not listed
French +2
★ 5.0 (70)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
周宁

周宁

ChinaNative

italki · China

Native
500+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (69)
Replies to 98% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
陈相夷

陈相夷

ChinaNative

italki · China

Hsk teaching experience; Hold a teaching qualification;3 years experience of teaching Chinese;

Native
500+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +2
★ 5.0 (69)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
星晨浩雨

星晨浩雨

ChinaNative

italki · China

有三十多年中国国内大学中文教学经验的省级普通话测试官。

Native
1,000+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (68)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
Fabiana

Fabiana

TaiwanNative

italki · Taiwan

➤中文/Español/Eng ➤10+ years of teaching ➤experience studying in 🇪🇸 & working in 🇹🇼🇬🇧🇨🇳

Native
1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (68)
Replies to 98% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Sophie

Sophie

ChinaNative

italki · China

with 3+ years experience.Beginner - Advanced, Conversation, HSK,Lawer,Doctor/Medical Student(MCT)

Native
1,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (67)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners

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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.

Tutors, prices and trial lessons by platform
PlatformTutorsMedian / hMiddle 50%Avg. ratingTrial lessonLesson length
AmazingTalker2,954$12$6.60–$205.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Tusclases / FindTutors2,324$22$17–$265.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
Preply869$24$18–$345.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
italki834$20$15–$255.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
Classgap511$18$13–$245.0★Free trial (20 min)60 min
Cafetalk192$13$9.51–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Apprentus136$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
Wyzant27$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 $12 and $25, 7922 tutors
Native speakers
$17Middle 50% between $9.60 and $24, 5312 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $17 and $26, 2610 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, 2954 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $26, 2324 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $34, 869 tutors
italki
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $25, 834 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
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Chinese tutors are from

  • ChinaChina4,346 / 7,941
  • TaiwanTaiwan656 / 7,941
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China86 / 7,941
  • South KoreaSouth Korea54 / 7,941
  • JapanJapan48 / 7,941
  • MalaysiaMalaysia38 / 7,941
  • United StatesUnited States31 / 7,941
  • CanadaCanada22 / 7,941

Chinese tutors: FAQ

Across 7,922 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 $17 per hour, while non-native tutors charge $20. We list 5,331 native speakers.

Yes. The median trial lesson costs $1.10. Trials are offered on AmazingTalker, Preply, italki, Classgap, and Cafetalk, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.

We track 7,941 Chinese tutors on AmazingTalker, Tusclases / FindTutors, Preply, italki, 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 September 30, 2026

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