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NativeAmazingTalker · China
3 years teaching experience
- Native
- 5 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Not shown
Teaches A2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$18/h
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Page language: English
8,301 tutors · 12 platforms
Online Chinese tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $18 at the median, across the 8,301 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $12 and $25 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $1.27. Native speakers charge a median of $18 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$18/h
Median / hour
$12–$25
Typical range
$1.27
Trial lesson
8,301
on 12 platforms
Compare Chinese tutors
4,733 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Zhen
Nativeitalki · China
Practical Chinese for Work & Daily Life | 3 Yrs Teaching + 7 Yrs Trade
- Native
- 16 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Everyday admin & immigration
$23/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.00
Agnes
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🥇 Standard Mandarin HSK
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$18/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.70
Wilbur
Nativeitalki · China
Learn Chinese with a comedian
- Native
- 8 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 94% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Wenmin
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Communication Exam Cultural
- Native
- 3 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
$15/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.20
Bella
Nativeitalki · China
A certified teacher with four years of experience in teaching both Chinese and English
- Native
- 47 lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$25/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
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Becky
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Conversations | Exams
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$29/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Xiaoyun
Nativeitalki · China
A Chinese teacher with 9 years of experience, specializing in HSK courses and children's classes
- Native
- 6 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$24/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Hannah
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Conversation | Pronunciation
- Native
- 24 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$15/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.20
Luyao
Nativeitalki · China
Chinese teacher & English translator. Helping you speak naturally and confidently.
- Native
- 18 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$13/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Joyce
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Learn English in a fun way.
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$16/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Sharon
Nativeitalki · China
University teacher✔Master's degree✔TEM8/IELTS7/TESOL/CTCSOL大学老师✔硕士✔专八/雅思7/TESOL/CTCSOL中英文教学资格
- Native
- 30 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
$13/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Liyueyue
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Conversation|HSK
- Native
- 5 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Not shown
Teaches A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$6.60/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
xiaojie
Nativeitalki · China
🌈 Daily conversation・Beginner friendly ・Experienced online tutor. From HSK1-6 level zero to advance
- Native
- 22 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 90% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$25/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $25
Lisa
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Children (6-11)|Kids (3-5)|Vocabulary
- Native
- 42 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$18/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.20
Yibo
Nativeitalki · China
Learn Mandarin with Yibo from Beijing, where vibrant lessons meet the excitement of Chinese culture!
- Native
- 7 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 92% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Michael
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Customized · Patient
- Native
- 11 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Not shown
Teaches A2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$6.60/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
ZHOU
Nativeitalki · China
同时拥有教授中文和日语经验的教师
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Japanese +2
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$13/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
with
NativeAmazingTalker · China
I'm very experienced
- Native
- 44 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$20/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Regina
Nativeitalki · Taiwan
- Native
- 6 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Chinese (Taiwan) · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$50/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $18
花花老师
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 Putonghua Cert | Conversatio
- Native
- 6 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Not shown
Teaches A2
- Speaks your language
$16/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Li
Nativeitalki · China
Professional tutor with more than 10 years of teaching experience | Kids / Adult / Beginner
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$17/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
GAPSK
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Beginner |Adult |Business
- Native
- 5 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.20
An
Nativeitalki · China
Certified Chinese tutor with 5 years' experience
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$16/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
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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.
| Platform | Tutors | Median / h | Middle 50% | Avg. rating | Trial lesson | Lesson length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AmazingTalker | 2,954 | $12 | $6.60–$20 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 2,324 | $22 | $17–$26 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| italki | 1,194 | $20 | $15–$27 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Preply | 869 | $24 | $18–$34 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Classgap | 511 | $18 | $13–$24 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Cafetalk | 192 | $13 | $9.51–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Apprentus | 136 | $33 | $25–$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 | 27 | $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
$18Middle 50% between $12 and $25, 8282 tutors
Native speakers
$18Middle 50% between $11 and $24, 6219 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 2063 tutors
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
italki
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 1194 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $34, 869 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
Where Chinese tutors are from
- China4,620 / 8,301
- Taiwan696 / 8,301
Hong Kong SAR China92 / 8,301
South Korea55 / 8,301
Japan53 / 8,301
Malaysia47 / 8,301
United States34 / 8,301
Canada24 / 8,301
Chinese tutors: FAQ
Across 8,282 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 6,238 native speakers.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $1.27. Trials are offered on AmazingTalker, italki, Preply, Classgap, and Cafetalk, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.
We track 8,301 Chinese tutors on AmazingTalker, Tusclases / FindTutors, italki, Preply, 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 October 1, 2026
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