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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 $18 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

7,941 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

Haoran

Haoran

Native (likely)

FindTutors

I am an experienced native Mandarin tutor. My tailored lessons are aimed at beginners, intermediate and advanced teenage & adult l

Native (likely)
1 years teaching
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
兰龄暄

兰龄暄

ChinaNative

Classgap · China

Native
5 years teaching
Other certificate
English
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Teaches C2

  • Speaks your language
Beibei

Beibei

ChinaNative

AmazingTalker · China

Conversation,Listening,Reading

Native
200+ lessons
Professional teacher
Russian +1
★ 4.9 (65)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
BaoLian H.

BaoLian H.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

Many years of experience as a Chinese teacher | Teaching subjects range from beginners to advanced Chinese learners ✅ HSK, HSKK, BCT ✅ Business Chinese ✅ Daily…

Native
5 yrs · 200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
Cantonese +1
★ 5.0 (18)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Lisa

Lisa

ChinaNative

italki · China

Learn Chinese the fun way — no boring drills, just real communication! (TV dramas, culture…)

Native
100+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (16)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Ulrik

Ulrik

FindTutors

Beginning level student. HSK exam. Speeches, including correcting intonation and pronunciation. Clarifying subtle tones and vowel.

Fluent (C2) (likely)
New tutor
Other certificate
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep

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Ling

Ling

ChinaNative

Classgap · China

Native
3 years teaching
Other certificate
English
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Sisi

Sisi

ChinaNative

AmazingTalker · China

Master Phonics🎯Speak Fluently

Native
1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (63)
Not shown

Teaches A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Jingyu M.

Jingyu M.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

Chinese Tutor✨ Custom‑Tailored Fun Chinese Lessons

Native
200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (18)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
Xiaoxi

Xiaoxi

ChinaNative

italki · China

有7年丰富经验、平台授课4000+小时的专业导师,零基础轻松学汉语,看热门电视剧学地道汉语。

Native
100+ lessons
Not listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (16)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Jenny

Jenny

Native (likely)

FindTutors

Friendly Chinese Tutor Helping You Speak with Confidence

Native (likely)
New tutor
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Not shown
Min

Min

ChinaNative

Classgap · China

Native
5 years teaching
Other certificate
French
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

Yuna

Yuna

South Korea

AmazingTalker · South Korea

Beginner ➰Speaking➰HSK

Not listed
100+ lessons
Not listed
Korean +1
★ 4.9 (68)
Not shown

Teaches A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Amy W.

Amy W.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

📜CTCSOL certified 🗣️pronunciation expert🚀Lessons in English or French (ONLY for beginners)📚 HSK/YCT/BCT 🍀 Real-life Mandarin🎯Tailor-made

Native
5 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
★ 4.8 (20)
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
张艺婧

张艺婧

ChinaNative

italki · China

Speaking-Focused & Pronunciation Training | Structured · Clear Corrections · HSK Prep · Culture

Native
200+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (16)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Xiaozhe

Xiaozhe

Native

FindTutors

Friendly Mandarin Tutor | Learn Real Chinese Through Conversation & Culture

Native
New tutor
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely

Selina

Selina

ChinaNative

Classgap · China

Native
10 years teaching
Other certificate
English
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
kiki

kiki

TaiwanNative

AmazingTalker · Taiwan

Adults|Kids (3-5)|Children (6-11)

Native
4 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (60)
Not shown

Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Everyday admin & immigration
明欢 丁.

明欢 丁.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

Certified tutor with 5 years of experience

Native
5 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 4.6 (23)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Yi

Yi

MalaysiaNative

italki · Malaysia

Certified school teacher with over 7 years of teaching experience🥰

Native
1,000+ lessons
Not listed
Malay +3
★ 5.0 (16)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Shuo

Shuo

Native (likely)

FindTutors

Native Mandarin tutor offering personalised Chinese lessons tailored to your level and goals

Native (likely)
New tutor
Language degree
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

Amber

Amber

ChinaNative

Classgap · China

Native
3 years teaching
Other certificate
English
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
"Ariel羚

"Ariel羚

ChinaNative

AmazingTalker · China

🎯Kids & Adults Beginners 😊

Native
3 yrs · 100+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +3
★ 5.0 (60)
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Jing Z.

Jing Z.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

📍 BeiJing 🧑‍🏫Certified HSK specialist❤️Beginners friendly,Bilingually🔧Real, Practical,Survival,Business Chinese 🎯Tailored, adaptable 💼15+year Business Pro &Cro…

Native
5 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (17)
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely · 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
$18Middle 50% between $10 and $24, 5557 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $26, 2365 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 $18 per hour, while non-native tutors charge $20. We list 5,576 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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