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Online Chinese tutors, compared

A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $21 at the median, across the 4,382 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $16 and $28 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $0. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $23 for non-native tutors.

$21/h
Median / hour
$16–$28
Typical range
$0
Trial lesson
4,382
on 12 platforms

Compare Chinese tutors

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

Alex

Alex

TaiwanNative

Verbling · Taiwan

Native
2,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +9
★ 5.0 (1,585)
Usually within a few hours

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
Yaru F.

Yaru F.

ChinaNative

Preply · 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)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Qianqian

Qianqian

ChinaNative

italki · China

Native Mandarin Teacher | Fix your tones & build real‑world speaking confidence

Native
200+ lessons
Teaching degree · verified
English
★ 5.0 (12)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Junnan

Junnan

Letuelezioni

Madrelingua Cinese, studente di Mediazione Linguistica a Torino, propone lezioni su misura di pronuncia, conversazione e scrittura

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★ 4.0 (1)
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Joy Chen

Joy Chen

ChinaNative

Cafetalk · China

Short, focused speaking practice for busy learners.

Native
8 lessons
Not listed
English +1
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour
  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Niki

Niki

Japan

AmazingTalker · Japan

unlock global career opportuni

Fluent (C2)
5,000+ lessons
Not listed
Japanese +3
★ 5.0 (1,955)
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids

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Qingjing

Qingjing

ChinaNative

Verbling · China

Native
2,000+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (1,482)
Usually within a few hours

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
Mona Z.

Mona Z.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

🌈 Chinese tutor from the Capital of China Beijing!🔥Standard pronunciation 🏆 Business Chinese 🏆Adult conversation 🏆 Pinyin 🏆 Zero basis 🌟 Medium high🌈HSK Test🌈C…

Native
2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (56)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
Yilin

Yilin

ChinaNative

italki · China

Chinese for Beginners & Conversation | Pronunciation Specialist

Native
100+ lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (11)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

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

Fenjuan

FindTutors

Fluent Chinese lessons for all levels with a native teacher, focused on pronunciation and writing

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New tutor
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No reviews yet
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Yesis

Yesis

South Korea

Cafetalk · South Korea

Identify your skills through a simple level test and consult on the direction of your class in the future.

Fluent (C2)
2,000+ lessons
Not listed
Korean +2
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour
  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
Emy

Emy

ChinaNative

AmazingTalker · China

口說會話、零基礎、拼音

Native
5,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Xiang Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (1,969)
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Teaches A1–A2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
David

David

ChinaNative

Verbling · China

Native
2,000+ lessons
Other certificate
English +2
★ 5.0 (1,409)
Usually within a few hours

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
Mu J.

Mu J.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟭 ⎯ Beginner Specialist | 2000+ lessons | CTCSOL-certified | Clear Beijing Accent

Native
4 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (52)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Meng

Meng

ChinaNative

italki · China

Native Chinese Teacher | Trilingual (CN/FR/EN) | HSK/YCT Expert | Pronunciation & Business Chinese |

Native
50+ lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

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

Daniel

Nachhilfeunterricht

Ni hao! Chinesisch lernen für alle: Schriftzeichen, Aussprache, Vokabeln, uvm. Komm mit auf die Reise ins Land der Mitte!

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New tutor
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No reviews yet
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yuyu.wu

yuyu.wu

ChinaNative

Cafetalk · China

Let's practice daily conversational Chinese while checking pronunciation and grammar together. Anyone from beginners to advanced is welcome to join! ♪

Native
500+ lessons
Not listed
Japanese +2
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour
  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
$9.94/h
Free trial lesson
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Hitomi

Hitomi

Japan

AmazingTalker · Japan

MA degree in Japanese

Fluent (C2)
5,000+ lessons
Not listed
Japanese +2
★ 5.0 (1,946)
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Teaches A1–C2

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

jiajia

ChinaNative

Verbling · China

Native
2,000+ lessons
None listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (1,389)
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
Mengyuan G.

Mengyuan G.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

🔥 Learn Chinese with Joy & Confidence 🐣 | 🎓 CTCSOL Certified & Master’s in Language Education | 🗣️ Speaking • 🎯 Pronunciation • 📚 HSK

Native
8 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +2
★ 5.0 (52)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
Linda

Linda

ChinaNative

italki · China

🏅CTCSOL & MSCS 💖Oral & pronunciation coaching ✅Experienced & patient ✅Custom vocab + essay edits💯

Native
7 lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

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

Jinjin

Letuelezioni

Madrelingua cinese offre lezione per principianti e conversazione e la pronuncia pinyin

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New tutor
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No reviews yet
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Sori

Sori

Japan

Cafetalk · Japan

台湾旅行がもっと安心で楽しくなる30分 旅行でよく使う中国語や現地で役立つコミュニケーション、旅行前の疑問や不安を解消します。

Fluent (C2)
10,000+ lessons
Not listed
Japanese +2
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour
  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
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FranceNative

AmazingTalker · France

🥇0→B1🗣️Natural🔥Ease talk

Native
10,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
French +2
★ 5.0 (1,850)
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners

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Chinese tutors by platform

Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($13), while Tusclases / FindTutors offers the most choice (2,320 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
Tusclases / FindTutors2,320$22$17–$275.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
Preply869$24$18–$345.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Classgap388$18$13–$225.0★Free trial (20 min)60 min
AmazingTalker315$21$14–$285.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Cafetalk191$13$9.46–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
italki136$17$14–$235.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
Apprentus44$34$27–$434.9★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
Wyzant25$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
$21Middle 50% between $16 and $28, 4363 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $29, 1831 tutors
Non-native
$23Middle 50% between $17 and $27, 2532 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Prices by platform

Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.

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 $22, 388 tutors
AmazingTalker
$21Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 315 tutors
Cafetalk
$13Middle 50% between $9.46 and $15, 191 tutors
italki
$17Middle 50% between $14 and $23, 136 tutors
Apprentus
$34Middle 50% between $27 and $43, 44 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
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Chinese tutors are from

  • ChinaChina1,562 / 4,382
  • TaiwanTaiwan251 / 4,382
  • JapanJapan26 / 4,382
  • South KoreaSouth Korea26 / 4,382
  • United StatesUnited States16 / 4,382
  • VietnamVietnam12 / 4,382
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China11 / 4,382
  • MalaysiaMalaysia9 / 4,382

Chinese tutors: FAQ

Across 4,363 Chinese tutors with a listed price, the median is $21 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $11 and $37 per hour.

Cafetalk has the lowest median price for Chinese tutors in our data: $13 per hour, and a quarter of its tutors charge $9.46 or less.

Not really: native Chinese speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, while non-native tutors charge $23. We list 1,850 native speakers.

Yes. The median trial lesson costs $0. Trials are offered on Preply, Classgap, AmazingTalker, Cafetalk, and italki, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.

We track 4,382 Chinese tutors on Tusclases / FindTutors, Preply, Classgap, AmazingTalker, Cafetalk, and italki. Tusclases / FindTutors has the most choice, with 2,320 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 28, 2026

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