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Online Chinese tutors, compared

A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $18 at the median, across the 8,301 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $12 and $25 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $1.27. Native speakers charge a median of $18 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.

$18/h
Median / hour
$12–$25
Typical range
$1.27
Trial lesson
8,301
on 12 platforms

Compare Chinese tutors

3,157 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

Lynne S.

Lynne S.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

Speak Chinese Without Thinking: 📚HSK1-6 / 💼Business Chinese / 💬Conversational Chinese.👉 Master listening, speaking & pronunciation to talk confidently!

Native
1 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (14)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
Lynn

Lynn

ItalyNative

italki · Italy

Native Chinese & Shanghainese | JLPT N1 & IELTS 7.5 | Japanese & Mandarin Tutor

Native
31 lessons
Not listed
English +2
★ 3.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C1

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

Lucy

ChinaNative

AmazingTalker · China

Conversation|Adults|Basic

Native
2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (383)
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Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Yiqing H.

Yiqing H.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

Super Friendly Chinese Classes | Get to know me | Your friendly Chinese teacher

Native
1 yrs · 200+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (13)
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Chinese (China) · likely

  • Speaks your language
Kate

Kate

United StatesNative

italki · United States

5+ Years U.S. Teaching Experience | AP Exam Prep | Mandarin Teacher with Standard Pronunciation

Native
1 lessons
Not listed
English
No reviews yet
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
普通話瑤瑤老師

普通話瑤瑤老師

ChinaNative

AmazingTalker · China

🔥升小面試 🔥GAPSK卓越 🔥朗誦比賽指導 🔥拼音識字

Native
1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (382)
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Teaches A1–B1

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids

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宜婕 黄.

宜婕 黄.

TaiwanNative

Preply · Taiwan

TCSOL Certified teacher | Tired of learning Chinese but not seeing real progress? Let’s change that in 1 month! --- NEVER TOO LATE !

Native
9 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +2
★ 5.0 (13)
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Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
柳嘉嘉

柳嘉嘉

ChinaNative

italki · China

普通话一级乙等认证,专注于发音纠正与流利口说PSC Grade1-B Certified Native Speaker specializing in Accent Reduction &Fluenc

Native
New tutor
Not listed
English
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
The

The

ChinaNative

AmazingTalker · China

❤️GAPSK|Read|Recitation|HSK❤️

Native
2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (382)
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Teaches A1–C2

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

Yuanyuan Y.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

🌈 Chinese Culture Expert! 🎇 Speak Fluently in No Time! 🌟 Patient and Enthusiastic, Friendly for Beginners! ❗️ Pronunciation Pro 💐 Adults & Kids & Business & HSK

Native
5 yrs · 200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (13)
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Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Annie

TaiwanNative

italki · Taiwan

Speak Mandarin with Confidence! Practical, Real-Life Lessons

Native
New tutor
Not listed
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Zoe

Zoe

ChinaNative

AmazingTalker · China

GAPSK | Conversation | pinyin

Native
1,000+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (368)
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Teaches A1–B1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Ziyi Z.

Ziyi Z.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

🌍 HSK 1–4 | Conversational Chinese | Travel Chinese | Beginner Friendly | Personalized Lessons | Pronunciation Training | Speak Chinese with Confidence ✨

Native
3 yrs · 200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (13)
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Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Wei

Wei

CanadaNative

italki · Canada

专注5–12岁儿童中文教学|蒙特梭利幼教+海外华校经验|帮助孩子自信开口说中文

Native
New tutor
Other certificate · verified
English +1
No reviews yet
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
Vanessa

Vanessa

TaiwanNative

AmazingTalker · Taiwan

Children (6-11)|Pronunciation|Conversation

Native
4 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (366)
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Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
晓晨 Z.

晓晨 Z.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

A gentle, patient, fun, and responsible Chinese teacher! Learning Chinese with me is enjoyable!

Native
2 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 4.9 (14)
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Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
凤灵老师

凤灵老师

ChinaNative

italki · China

认证中文教师|普通话二甲|3 年教学经验|专注【华裔儿童中文】【成人发音纠正】【HSK1-5 备考】,陪你一起轻松学中文,说地道普通话✨

Native
New tutor
Not listed
English
No reviews yet
Replies to 91% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

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

Puppeteer

TaiwanNative

AmazingTalker · Taiwan

all English level

Native
5,000+ lessons
Not listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (365)
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Yuan yuan G.

Yuan yuan G.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

🍃Quick Oral Chinese🍃Custom Courses for Adults & Kids🍃10 years of teaching experience🍃Beginners welcome, speak without fear

Native
10 yrs · 200+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (12)
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Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Victoriaa

Victoriaa

ChinaNative

italki · China

你好: ) Certified teacher+MEd/ Beginner friendly/ Systematically teaching/ Exam preparation

Native
New tutor
Professional teacher
English +1
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Teacher Jenny

Teacher Jenny

ChinaNative

AmazingTalker · China

Picture book reading tutor

Native
1,000+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (368)
Not shown

Teaches A1–B1

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
WeiWei S.

WeiWei S.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

Native Chinese tutor with 8 years of foreign trade experience💼. I’ll help you master Chinese pronunciation and grammar. | Business Chinese ✍️, Travel Chinese 🗣…

Native
1 yrs · 100+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (12)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Lily

Lily

ChinaNative

italki · China

3年对外汉语教学经验,普通话二甲证书,擅长零基础入门、日常口语速成、旅游汉语及 HSK 考级辅导。英语专业,可中英双语授课,适配成人通勤学习、少儿趣味启蒙、华裔孩子巩固中文

Native
New tutor
Not listed
English +1
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
Bin

Bin

ChinaNative

AmazingTalker · China

pinyin| Reading comprehension

Native
2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (373)
Not shown

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
italki1,194$20$15–$275.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
Preply869$24$18–$345.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 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, 8282 tutors
Native speakers
$18Middle 50% between $11 and $24, 6219 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 2063 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
italki
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 1194 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $34, 869 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

  • ChinaChina4,620 / 8,301
  • TaiwanTaiwan696 / 8,301
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China92 / 8,301
  • South KoreaSouth Korea55 / 8,301
  • JapanJapan53 / 8,301
  • MalaysiaMalaysia47 / 8,301
  • United StatesUnited States34 / 8,301
  • CanadaCanada24 / 8,301

Chinese tutors: FAQ

Across 8,282 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 6,238 native speakers.

Yes. The median trial lesson costs $1.27. Trials are offered on AmazingTalker, italki, Preply, Classgap, and Cafetalk, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.

We track 8,301 Chinese tutors on AmazingTalker, Tusclases / FindTutors, italki, Preply, 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 October 1, 2026

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