Xiyue
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 3 yrs · 1 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Usually within a day
Teaches C2
- Speaks your language
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.
Native
Winnie.Z
NativeCafetalk · China
专为第一次聆听课程的学员所开设。让我们一起确认您的汉语/钢琴水平，谈论您的目标并决定最适合您的课程内容吧！
- Native
- 20 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
Yoona
Apprentus
Mandarin Chinese for Beginners and non native speakers
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
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NativeAmazingTalker · China
🏅Love Mandarin
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (816)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$30/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Yan W.
NativePreply · China
✅ CTCSOL Certification ✅ 5Years of Teaching Experience ✅ HSK ✅ Daily Chinese Conversation ✅ Customized Courses ✅ Suitable for Learners of All Levels ✅ Multilin…
- Native
- 5 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (52)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$30/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $13
Alexandra
Nativeitalki · China
✍️4+ years Experienced & Certified Mandarin Tutor-Beginner friendly-HSK&YCT-adults&children
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (21)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$14/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
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Minghui
Tusclasesparticulares
Clases de chino en grupo (niños/adultos) máx. 5 – YCT/HSK – 60 /mes
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- ★ 5.0 (11)
- Not shown
- Exam prep
- Kids
$25/h
Book on Tusclasesparticulares(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Lynn
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 12 lessons
- Other certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$15/h
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
fukuka
NativeCafetalk · China
楽しく話して、自然に身につく
- Native
- 12 lessons
- Not listed
- Japanese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
$23/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.56
Marine
Apprentus
Language enthusiast offers online Chinese lessons for beginner to intermediate levels
- Not listed
- New tutor
- None listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Tina
NativeAmazingTalker · China
KidsTutor|Adult|PSC|HSK|Busine
- Native
- 15 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
- Teaching degree
- English
- ★ 5.0 (798)
- Not shown
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$38/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.40
Jie X.
NativePreply · China
Certified tutor with 5 years of experience
- Native
- 5 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 4.9 (55)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$19/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Kevin
Nativeitalki · Taiwan
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (21)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Chinese (Taiwan) · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$16/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Conrad
Tusclasesparticulares
Profesor de inglés nativos. Clases online para niños, a partir de 7 años
- Not listed
- 10 years teaching
- None listed
- English +1
- ★ 4.8 (12)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Li L.
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Other certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$19/h
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
XiaoHa
NativeCafetalk · China
声調・発音・流暢さをチェック！中国語朗読を丁寧にフィードバックします。
- Native
- 5 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Japanese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
$5.10/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
Jingjing
Apprentus
Beginner & Professional Chinese(particularly Chinese Law, Policy & Economics)
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Taotao
NativeAmazingTalker · China
HSK🌺Zero basis🌺Speaking
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Spanish +1
- ★ 5.0 (795)
- Not shown
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$16/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
娜娜 苗.
NativePreply · China
Beginners 🤩HSK Tutoring🤩 Business Chinese for Guangzhou & Yiwu 🤩 All levels
- Native
- 3 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (51)
- Not shown
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$30/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $13
EasyChineseLULU
Nativeitalki · China
🔥Relaxed & Encouraging Chinese Conversation Teacher！
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (20)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$16/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Rachel
Tusclasesparticulares
Doy clases particulares de chino mandarín
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- ★ 5.0 (10)
- Not shown
$19/h
Book on Tusclasesparticulares(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Sophia
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 25 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$10/h
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Yijing
NativeCafetalk · China
60-minute comprehensive Chinese: pinyin, grammar, vocabulary, reading, speaking. All levels welcome. Time for review, practice, and correction. Structured, ste…
- Native
- 12 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$19/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Huang
Apprentus
Mandarin Chinese, show you how to communicate with Chinese people
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
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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, 4744 tutors
Non-native
$21Middle 50% between $17 and $27, 2670 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 4,763 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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