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Online Chinese tutors, compared

A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $18 at the median, across the 9,167 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $11 and $25 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $2.20. Native speakers charge a median of $17 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.

$18/h
Median / hour
$11–$25
Typical range
$2.20
Trial lesson
9,167
on 12 platforms

Compare Chinese tutors

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

Qiong

Qiong

Native

Apprentus

Chinese language courses (communication in pure Chinese, individual professional learning materials)

Native
7 years teaching
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (5)
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches B1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
Ray

Ray

Native (likely)

Apprentus

Speaking Chinese immediately! Speak real Chinese!

Native (likely)
8 years teaching
TEFL/TESOL certificate
French +1
★ 5.0 (2)
Not shown

Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Jing

Jing

Native (likely)

Apprentus

Chinese teacher with a degree from INALCO (Master's in teaching Chinese as a foreign language),

Native (likely)
2 years teaching
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Ang

Ang

Native

Apprentus

IGCSE Chinese Mandarin Foreign Language 0547 | Native Speaker | Writing & Speaking Enhancement | Online

Native
Not listed
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Mandy

Native (likely)

Apprentus

Chinese (Speaking, Writing, Listening, and Reading)

Native (likely)
8 years teaching
None listed
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Tina

Tina

Native

Apprentus

Teach Chinese in English and French|5 years of experience|Expert in Beginner Chinese,HSK1-4,Conversational Chinese

Native
5 years teaching
None listed
English +1
No reviews yet
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners

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Amy

Amy

Native

Apprentus

CTCSOL Certified Chinese (Mandarin ) teacher - 1:1 Tailor-made Chinese (Mandarin) online lessons for Adults

Native
5 years teaching
None listed
English +1
No reviews yet
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Ying

Ying

Native

Apprentus

Mandarin Chinese Class for Beginners or Intermediate Students

Native
1 years teaching
None listed
English +1
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Jiawei

Jiawei

Native

Apprentus

Learn how to communicate in Mandarin and/or Cantonese - Let's improve Speaking, Reading and Writing.

Native
2 years teaching
None listed
English +2
No reviews yet
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Wing

Wing

Native

Apprentus

💡Speak Chinese with Confidence – One Daily Chat at a Time (Online)

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
Cantonese +1
No reviews yet
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Xiumin

Xiumin

Native

Apprentus

Chinese Tutoring – Learn Mandarin Online with a Native Speaker for Beginners and Intermediate Learners

Native
New tutor
None listed
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Samantha

Samantha

Native (likely)

Apprentus

Chinese Mandarin, Master HSK 1 just need several hours! more than 5 years experience,

Native (likely)
5 years teaching
None listed
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Yuchen

Native (likely)

Apprentus

Comprehensive Chinese: Listening, Speaking, Reading & Writing for Daily Life and Business

Native (likely)
New tutor
None listed
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Vera

Vera

Native

Apprentus

Let’s see a meme version of China—speak Chinese with authentic Chinese humor

Native
New tutor
None listed
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Dinlee

Dinlee

Native (likely)

Apprentus

Multilingual Chinese Tutor for Beginners & Beyond | Build Confidence and Fluency | Chinese Culture | Pronunciation | Writing | Grammar

Native (likely)
New tutor
None listed
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Yishi

Yishi

Native (likely)

Apprentus

Mandarin learning for children, Mandarin learning for adults

Native (likely)
New tutor
Language degree
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Sibyl

Sibyl

Native (likely)

Apprentus

Chinese for the Curious: Start with Mandarin and Cantonese

Native (likely)
2 years teaching
None listed
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Song

Song

Native

Apprentus

Mandarin Mastery: Discover the World Through Chinese Language and Culture

Native
New tutor
Language degree
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Anya

Anya

Native

Apprentus

Practical Chinese Conversation with Warmth & Culture

Native
New tutor
None listed
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Yu

Yu

Native

Apprentus

Easy and fun Chinese for beginner teens

Native
New tutor
None listed
English +1
No reviews yet
Not shown

Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Ke

Ke

Native

Apprentus

Native Chinese lessons for all levels / Fun Chinese for kids

Native
New tutor
None listed
English +1
No reviews yet
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Yiqing

Native

Apprentus

Chinese for All Levels – Practical, Clear and Personalized Mandarin Lessons

Native
New tutor
Language degree
English +1
No reviews yet
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Kexin

Native

Apprentus

Survival Mandarin for Living, Studying, and Traveling in China

Native
New tutor
None listed
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Chailie

Chailie

Native

Apprentus

FUN & EASY Chinese/Mandarin Classes for Beginners.

Native
New tutor
None listed
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners

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Chinese tutors by platform

AmazingTalker is both the cheapest (median $9.24) and the biggest (3,467 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
AmazingTalker3,467$9.24$6.60–$205.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Tusclases / FindTutors2,379$21$17–$275.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
italki1,398$20$15–$285.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
Preply869$24$18–$345.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Classgap557$18$14–$235.0★Free trial (20 min)60 min
Cafetalk209$13$9.47–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Apprentus151$33$26–$424.9★No trial lessons60 min
Verbling43$30$25–$415.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
Wyzant37$55$45–$605.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min
Tutor Hunt31$61$50–$804.9★No trial lessons60 min
Engoo20from $67/month—5.0★Free trial (25 min)25 min
LanguaTalk6$33$32–$395.0★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, 9147 tutors
Native speakers
$17Middle 50% between $9.00 and $24, 7206 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 1941 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Prices by platform

Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.

AmazingTalker
$9.24Middle 50% between $6.60 and $20, 3467 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$21Middle 50% between $17 and $27, 2379 tutors
italki
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $28, 1398 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $34, 869 tutors
Classgap
$18Middle 50% between $14 and $23, 557 tutors
Cafetalk
$13Middle 50% between $9.47 and $15, 209 tutors
Apprentus
$33Middle 50% between $26 and $42, 151 tutors
Verbling
$30Middle 50% between $25 and $41, 43 tutors
Wyzant
$55Middle 50% between $45 and $60, 37 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$61Middle 50% between $50 and $80, 31 tutors
LanguaTalk
$33Middle 50% between $32 and $39, 6 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Chinese tutors are from

  • ChinaChina5,307 / 9,167
  • TaiwanTaiwan730 / 9,167
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China103 / 9,167
  • South KoreaSouth Korea59 / 9,167
  • JapanJapan53 / 9,167
  • MalaysiaMalaysia50 / 9,167
  • United StatesUnited States42 / 9,167
  • CanadaCanada27 / 9,167

Chinese tutors: FAQ

Across 9,147 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: $9.24 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 7,226 native speakers.

Yes. The median trial lesson costs $2.20. Trials are offered on AmazingTalker, italki, Preply, Classgap, and Cafetalk, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.

We track 9,167 Chinese tutors on AmazingTalker, Tusclases / FindTutors, italki, Preply, Classgap, and Cafetalk. AmazingTalker has the most choice, with 3,467 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 November 12, 2026

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