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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

3,285 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

Mª

Mª

Tusclasesparticulares

Chino online para hispanohablantes: comunicación real y preparación HSK

Fluent (C2)
12 years teaching
None listed
Spanish
★ 5.0 (27)
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
Victoria

Victoria

ChinaNative

Classgap · China

Beijinger, Oral Chinese, Travel Chinese, HSK, Bussines Chinese and Chinese Culture.

Native
3 years teaching
Other certificate
English
★ 5.0 (1)
Usually within a day

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Leelee

Leelee

ChinaNative

Cafetalk · China

はじめまして、りりの中国語教室へようこそ! 一回目のレッスン、テーマをあらかじめ設定しません。気軽におしゃべりしませんか?!中国語でも、日本語でも、中国語と日本語と混じっても、何でもOK!

Native
20,000+ lessons
None listed
Japanese +1
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • 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
Meihui

Meihui

ChinaNative

italki · China

8500+ lessons | Professional teacher with over 10 years of teaching experience

Native
10 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (1,693)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
EMMA

EMMA

TaiwanNative

AmazingTalker · Taiwan

🥇Speaks Chinese fluently!

Native
10 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Language degree
Korean +3
★ 5.0 (1,514)
Not shown

Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids

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David

David

ChinaNative

Verbling · China

Native
15 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Other certificate
English +2
★ 5.0 (1,410)
Usually within a few hours

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Jack S.

Jack S.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

✅ Patient & Certified Tutor | Helping Beginners❤️ Build Strong Listening & Speaking Skills | Conversational 🗣️ | Business 💼 | Travel ✈️ | HSK Prep 📘-

Native
7 yrs · 10,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Cantonese +2
★ 5.0 (124)
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Greta

Greta

Native (likely)

Letuelezioni

Insegnante di cinese online dal 2020, svolgo lezioni online individuali e di gruppo per tutte le età, preparazione HSK e esami universitari

Native (likely)
5 years teaching
None listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (16)
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
Yan X.

Yan X.

Native (likely)

Wyzant

AP Chinese & Mandarin Tutor | HSK & STAMP Prep

Native (likely)
10 hours taught
Teaching degree
No other language listed
★ 4.7 (7)
Usually within a few hours

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
May

May

ChinaNative

Classgap · China

HSK & Business Chinese| Foreign Trade Chinese | Chinese traditional culture

Native
5 years teaching
Teaching degree
English +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Bella Duong

Bella Duong

VietnamNative

Cafetalk · Vietnam

English, Chinese

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English +2
No reviews yet
Not shown

Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Cc

Cc

Native (likely)

Apprentus

Chinese Speaking and HSK Exam Tutoring for Practical Communication and Confident Progress

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

Teaches A1–C2

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

Audrey

ChinaNative

italki · China

Certified in HSK Syllabus Teaching | Certified in Teaching Chinese to Foreign Children

Native
10,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (1,604)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
王芳

王芳

ChinaNative

AmazingTalker · China

Conversation|Business

Native
2 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +3
★ 5.0 (1,496)
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Everyday admin & immigration
jiajia

jiajia

ChinaNative

Verbling · China

Native
10 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
None listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (1,409)
Usually within a day

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Chuhui L.

Chuhui L.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

Certified✅ 5 years of Experience🐲 Neutral Mandarin Accent 🀄️Customized Course 🐉HSK 1-6✅

Native
4 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (87)
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
Susana

Susana

Tusclasesparticulares

Clases chino online y exámenes oficiales yct hsk hskk

Not listed
Not listed
None listed
Not listed
★ 4.9 (17)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Giuseppe

Giuseppe

Italy

Classgap · Italy

Learn Mandarin with a Chinese Language Specialist | HSK & Conversation | IT/EN/FR

Fluent (C2)
10 years teaching
Language degree
Italian +2
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
Cindy Tang

Cindy Tang

ChinaNative

Cafetalk · China

This course is specifically designed for first-time listeners. Let's assess your English level together, discuss your goals, and decide on the most suitable co…

Native
5 yrs · 200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +3
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
$5.68/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Yunfeng

Yunfeng

Native (likely)

Apprentus

HSK; Chinese as foreign language; business Chinese

Native (likely)
20 years teaching
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Linda

Linda

TaiwanNative

AmazingTalker · Taiwan

👩‍🏫Fun🌸friendly🎉effective

Native
5,000+ lessons
Other certificate
Min Nan Chinese +5
★ 5.0 (1,372)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Jenny

Jenny

ChinaNative

italki · China

Kids, HSK & IB specialist | Govt-Certified (CTCSOL) | 14,000+ lessons

Native
10 yrs · 10,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (1,349)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Charlotte

Charlotte

TaiwanNative

Verbling · Taiwan

Native
10 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (1,003)
Can take over a day

Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • 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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