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Online Chinese tutors, compared

A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $18 at the median, across the 7,941 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $12 and $25 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $1.10. Native speakers charge a median of $18 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.

$18/h
Median / hour
$12–$25
Typical range
$1.10
Trial lesson
7,941
on 12 platforms

Compare Chinese tutors

2,502 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

Jiandan

Jiandan

Native (likely)

FindTutors

Mandarin Chinese Tutor for kids at different ages for GCSE, A-level and IB programme, and adults for HSK

Native (likely)
3 years teaching
Language degree
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Kids
Qi

Qi

Apprentus

Learn Mandarin like a Native Speaker Does 像母语者一样学中文

Not listed
New tutor
Not listed
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
粟一

粟一

ChinaNative

AmazingTalker · China

Leading institution Xueersi

Native
1 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (498)
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Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
高老师

高老师

ChinaNative

italki · China

5years on line teaching,and 4years teaching in Thailand.คุณครูพูดไทยได้นะคะ คนไทยมาเรียนกันได้เลยค่ะ

Native
500+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +2
★ 5.0 (44)
Replies to 97% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Kai Y.

Kai Y.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

✌️Beginner-Friendly |📖HSK Course |🧰Business Chinese |🧒Chinese for Kids |🗣️Oral and Listening Skills | 🛫Travel and Food |🪢Tailor-Made

Native
2 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Cantonese +4
★ 5.0 (32)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Siming

Siming

Native (likely)

FindTutors

I am Chinese speaker. I would like to provide help for elementary learner. Primary school student is also included.

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

Teaches A1–A2

  • Kids

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Li

Li

Apprentus

Mandarin Chinese Conversation & Practical Speaking for All Levels

Not listed
New tutor
Not listed
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
Ailee

Ailee

ChinaNative

AmazingTalker · China

TCSL Certifed🔥Friendly

Native
2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Cantonese +1
★ 5.0 (496)
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Teaches A1–C2

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

Sisi

ChinaNative

italki · China

5 years + 13400 hours of teaching experience⭐️

Native
2,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (42)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
三霞 张.

三霞 张.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

🔥Professional Chinese teacher🀄years of experience😜Patience/Humor👶Children👩‍💻Adults🅾Beginner👨‍💻Business💯HSK🐼YCT🗣Professional oral

Native
5 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (31)
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Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Jacob

Tusclasesparticulares

Aprende chino rápido para adultos y niños: clases divertidas y cultura auténtica

Not listed
New tutor
None listed
Not listed
No reviews yet
Not shown
  • Kids
Yue

Yue

Apprentus

Learn how to read, write and speak Chinese with a Native Speaker

Not listed
New tutor
Not listed
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
Teacher Gina

Teacher Gina

TaiwanNative

AmazingTalker · Taiwan

Conversation | Children (6-12)

Native
2,000+ lessons
Not listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (485)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

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

Vivi

ChinaNative

italki · China

Speak Real Mandarin Naturally | Friendly Teacher with International Experience

Native
200+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (42)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Qian Z.

Qian Z.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

Slow Chinese, Clear Speaking | Language Partner- Qian Laoshi

Native
2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (31)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners

Yangzijin

Native (likely)

Tusclasesparticulares

Profesor nativo de chino mandarín ofrece clases online a adultos, jóvenes y niños.

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

Chinese (China) · likely

  • Kids
Wu

Wu

Apprentus

Mandarin for English Speakers at Beginner Levels from A U.S. International Student

Not listed
New tutor
Not listed
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Betty

Betty

ChinaNative

AmazingTalker · China

Conversation Phonics Writing

Native
1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +4
★ 5.0 (470)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Binnia

Binnia

ChinaNative

italki · China

A patient teacher who adapts to each student's needs

Native
100+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +2
★ 4.9 (44)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Li L.

Li L.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

💯 AP / HSK / HSKK / YCT / IT / Conversation 🔥Master Pinyin in 6 Hours – Fast, Fun, and Easy🔥3 years teaching experiences 🔥3000+hours ✅Study Smart, Review Easy…

Native
3 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (31)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids

Xin

Native (likely)

Tusclasesparticulares

Profesor de chino imparte clases particulares a niños de todas las edades

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

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
Hongming

Hongming

Apprentus

Mandarin Chinese Lessons for All Levels, native chinese speaker

Not listed
New tutor
Not listed
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
𝐉𝐮𝐣𝐮

𝐉𝐮𝐣𝐮

TaiwanNative

AmazingTalker · Taiwan

Basic ෆ Real Conversation

Native
6 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (460)
Not shown

Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Susan

Susan

ChinaNative

italki · China

Native
500+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (41)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids

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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.

Tutors, prices and trial lessons by platform
PlatformTutorsMedian / hMiddle 50%Avg. ratingTrial lessonLesson length
AmazingTalker2,954$12$6.60–$205.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Tusclases / FindTutors2,324$22$17–$265.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
Preply869$24$18–$345.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
italki834$20$15–$255.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
Classgap511$18$13–$245.0★Free trial (20 min)60 min
Cafetalk192$13$9.51–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Apprentus136$33$25–$424.9★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
Wyzant27$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
$18Middle 50% between $12 and $25, 7922 tutors
Native speakers
$18Middle 50% between $10 and $24, 5557 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $26, 2365 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

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
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $34, 869 tutors
italki
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $25, 834 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
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Chinese tutors are from

  • ChinaChina4,346 / 7,941
  • TaiwanTaiwan656 / 7,941
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China86 / 7,941
  • South KoreaSouth Korea54 / 7,941
  • JapanJapan48 / 7,941
  • MalaysiaMalaysia38 / 7,941
  • United StatesUnited States31 / 7,941
  • CanadaCanada22 / 7,941

Chinese tutors: FAQ

Across 7,922 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 5,576 native speakers.

Yes. The median trial lesson costs $1.10. Trials are offered on AmazingTalker, Preply, italki, Classgap, and Cafetalk, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.

We track 7,941 Chinese tutors on AmazingTalker, Tusclases / FindTutors, Preply, italki, 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 September 30, 2026

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