Fan
Apprentus
Survival Chinese, Business Chinese, spoken Chinese practice partner
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Everyday admin & immigration
Page language: English
7,433 tutors · 12 platforms
Online Chinese tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $18 at the median, across the 7,433 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $11 and $25 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $1.10. Native speakers charge a median of $16 per hour, versus $21 for non-native tutors.
$18/h
Median / hour
$11–$25
Typical range
$1.10
Trial lesson
7,433
on 12 platforms
Compare Chinese tutors
7,433 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
李艳
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Kids | Pronunciation
- Native
- 10,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +4
- ★ 5.0 (1,199)
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$37/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Bianca
NativeVerbling · Taiwan
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 4.9 (311)
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
$21/h
Book on Verbling(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Kai L.
NativePreply · China
Top teacher-training university | 5+ Years Experience | Mandarin & Cantonese | Business + Daily Chinese
- Native
- 3 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- Cantonese +2
- ★ 5.0 (69)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
$26/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
Mark
Nativeitalki · China
Voice actor. I find the tone errors that keep you from being understood. Free 60-min first lesson
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (36)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$56/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Yajie
Tusclasesparticulares
Clase de chino personalizada con profesora nativa de Pekín
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- ★ 5.0 (16)
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Candy
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 3 yrs · 11 lessons
- Other certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$12/h
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Leo Q.
Native (likely)Wyzant
Fluent Mandarin Speaker | Lifelong Chinese Language User
- Native (likely)
- 9 hours taught
- Other certificate
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (1)
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Mengya
NativeCafetalk · China
After each lesson, one more real-life topic you can chat about.
- Native
- 10 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Korean +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$14/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.55
Hua
Tutor Hunt
I`m Hua-Chen(Janice), a native speaker of Mandarin Chinese.
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Other certificate · verified
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
Samantha
Apprentus
Chinese Mandarin, Master HSK 1 just need several hours! more than 5 years experience,
- Not listed
- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
Gabriel
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Optometry&Mandarin Teacher
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (1,143)
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$37/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
nancy
Verbling · China
- Not listed
- 5,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (276)
- Usually within a few hours
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
$22/h
Book on Verbling(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Biman Z.
NativePreply · China
Graduated from a top Chinese university ✅ Major in Chinese Language and Literature ✅ Certified Chinese Language Trainer ✅ Specialize in oral Chinese for absolu…
- Native
- 7 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (68)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$35/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
Elsa
Nativeitalki · China
Beginner Chinese Tutor | Patient & Easygoing | Speak from Day 1
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (34)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Celeste
Tusclasesparticulares
Clases de Chino ONLINE 🉐 Métodos inteligentes!:grupo reducido e individuales
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- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- ★ 4.9 (17)
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$32/h
Book on Tusclasesparticulares(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Yuan
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 1 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
sakura wang
NativeCafetalk · China
まず楽しく中国語で話してみて、中国語学習の習慣を身につけましょう。
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- Japanese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$15/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Siaw
Tutor Hunt
I am happy to teach Biology and Chinese Mandarin.
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Other certificate · verified
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Yuchen
Apprentus
Comprehensive Chinese: Listening, Speaking, Reading & Writing for Daily Life and Business
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Everyday admin & immigration
Yoyo
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Standard pronunciation
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (1,111)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Kids
- Beginners
$36/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.80
Kelly
NativeVerbling · China
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- None listed
- Cantonese +1
- ★ 5.0 (208)
- Usually within a few hours
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
Yaru F.
NativePreply · China
📚 HSK support | 🗣️ Chinese Listening & Speaking Tutor | 🎉Beginner-Friendly | 🚀 Proven progress with students | 🤝 Tailored teaching for you | 🍵 Pronunciation &…
- Native
- 6 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (67)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$62/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $26
Tinn
Nativeitalki · China
🌟Certified &Experienced🌟日本語 N1🌟 Speaking Practice🌟｜HSK｜YCT｜Travel 🤗🤩
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Japanese +2
- ★ 5.0 (33)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$19/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
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Chinese tutors by platform
AmazingTalker is both the cheapest (median $12) and the biggest (2,915 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 | 2,915 | $12 | $6.60–$20 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| 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 |
| italki | 374 | $18 | $15–$25 | 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 | 135 | $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 | 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
$18Middle 50% between $11 and $25, 7414 tutors
Native speakers
$16Middle 50% between $7.92 and $23, 4647 tutors
Non-native
$21Middle 50% between $17 and $27, 2767 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
AmazingTalker
$12Middle 50% between $6.60 and $20, 2915 tutors
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
italki
$18Middle 50% between $15 and $25, 374 tutors
Cafetalk
$13Middle 50% between $9.46 and $15, 191 tutors
Apprentus
$33Middle 50% between $25 and $42, 135 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
- China3,917 / 7,433
- Taiwan625 / 7,433
Hong Kong SAR China80 / 7,433
South Korea53 / 7,433
Japan45 / 7,433
Malaysia29 / 7,433
United States28 / 7,433
Canada19 / 7,433
Chinese tutors: FAQ
Across 7,414 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 $16 per hour, while non-native tutors charge $21. We list 4,666 native speakers.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $1.10. Trials are offered on AmazingTalker, Preply, Classgap, italki, and Cafetalk, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.
We track 7,433 Chinese tutors on AmazingTalker, Tusclases / FindTutors, Preply, Classgap, italki, and Cafetalk. AmazingTalker has the most choice, with 2,915 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 29, 2026
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