Hongyan
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$18/h
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4,632 tutors · 12 platforms
Online Chinese tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 4,632 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $16 and $28 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $0. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $23 for non-native tutors.
$20/h
Median / hour
$16–$28
Typical range
$0
Trial lesson
4,632
on 12 platforms
Compare Chinese tutors
2,061 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Chu Han L.
NativePreply · China
🌟Trilingual Certified Tutor | 2 Years of Experience | Tailored and Structured Courses | Beginner-Friendly | Real Conversation | HSK | Beyond Textbook
- Native
- 2 yrs · 500+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (17)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$26/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
Jieming
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$16/h
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Xiaoyue H.
NativePreply · China
Cantonese Specialist | Mandarin Teacher | HSK Preparation | Kids & Beginners Friendly
- Native
- 3 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- Cantonese +2
- ★ 5.0 (17)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$28/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $12
Lucy
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 1 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches C2
- Speaks your language
$21/h
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康勉 叶.
NativePreply · China
Professionally certified Chinese teacher
- Native
- 5 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Cantonese +1
- ★ 4.8 (19)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$14/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
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Aprilcao
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 5 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches B1–B2
- Speaks your language
$12/h
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Ying Z.
NativePreply · China
Beginner-Friendly Chinese | Native Teacher · Bilingual Support · 10 Years’ Experience
- Native
- 10 yrs · 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (16)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$16/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.50
Mia
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 5 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches C2
- Speaks your language
Shenshen G.
NativePreply · China
Certified teacher of 10 years' experience Specialised in listening and speaking Overseas working experience Proficient in English
- Native
- 10 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (16)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$48/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $20
Chen
NativeClassgap · China
Fun, Energetic, Creative, and Patient Chinese Class for adults and children
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$42/h
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Lily Z.
NativePreply · China
✅Native Chinese speaker |fluent English |3 years experience |Patient tutor ✅Tutor: Pinyin |Pronunciation & tones |Strokes |Chinese characters |Mandarin | HSK |…
- Native
- 3 yrs · 200+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (16)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
$18/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.50
Xuchun
NativeClassgap · China
Online Chinese tutor, 6 years of teaching experience, easy and interesting classroom
- Native
- 5 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Claire L.
NativePreply · China
Passionate and responsible certified Chinese teacher / Systematic instruction for beginners & practical daily conversation
- Native
- 4 yrs · 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (16)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.50
Ping
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 5 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches C2
- Speaks your language
$18/h
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Jie F.
NativePreply · China
👩🏫Former International School Chinese Teacher | Certified Tutor with 5 Years of Frontline Teaching Experience
- Native
- 5 yrs · 200+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (16)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$31/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $13
Zoey
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
$18/h
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Xin Y.
NativePreply · China
Learn Chinese with Teacher Mosquito: Fun and Affordable 🦟😉
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- Cantonese +2
- ★ 5.0 (16)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$20/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.50
Mingzi D.
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$18/h
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Yaqin Q.
NativePreply · China
Learn with Yaqin — where you feel at ease. HSK prep, real conversation, zero pressure.
- Native
- 4 yrs · 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (16)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$19/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Shirley
NativeClassgap · Thailand
Hi, I can speaking Chinese, English and Thai，two years teaching experience.Let’stalk！
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Tzu Han W.
NativePreply · Taiwan
Native Taiwanese Mandarin Teacher | Personalized Lessons With one year of teaching experience, my goal is the same as yours: to improve your Mandarin. Let’s di…
- Native
- 1 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (16)
- Not shown
Chinese (Taiwan)
- Speaks your language
$29/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $12
青荷
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 10 years teaching
- Other certificate
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
$12/h
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Qi Y.
NativePreply · China
Former Bilingual Editor | Engaging & Supportive Teaching
- Native
- 4 yrs · 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (16)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$12/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
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Chinese tutors by platform
Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($13), while Tusclases / FindTutors offers the most choice (2,320 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| AmazingTalker | 315 | $21 | $14–$28 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| italki | 235 | $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 | 73 | $34 | $27–$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
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $28, 4613 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $28, 2042 tutors
Non-native
$23Middle 50% between $17 and $28, 2571 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
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
AmazingTalker
$21Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 315 tutors
italki
$18Middle 50% between $15 and $24, 235 tutors
Cafetalk
$13Middle 50% between $9.46 and $15, 191 tutors
Apprentus
$34Middle 50% between $27 and $42, 73 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
- China1,751 / 4,632
- Taiwan262 / 4,632
South Korea27 / 4,632
Japan26 / 4,632
United States16 / 4,632
Vietnam13 / 4,632
Hong Kong SAR China12 / 4,632
Malaysia11 / 4,632
Chinese tutors: FAQ
Across 4,613 Chinese tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $11 and $37 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 $20 per hour, while non-native tutors charge $23. We list 2,061 native speakers.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $0. Trials are offered on Preply, Classgap, AmazingTalker, italki, and Cafetalk, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.
We track 4,632 Chinese tutors on Tusclases / FindTutors, Preply, Classgap, AmazingTalker, italki, and Cafetalk. Tusclases / FindTutors has the most choice, with 2,320 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 28, 2026
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