Elly
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Customized Speaking
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (309)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$29/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Page language: English
8,301 tutors · 12 platforms
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.
Native
Thi Thanh H.
Preply · Vietnam
Linguistics and Applied Linguistics Graduate in China | Learn a Language, Live a Different Life.
- Fluent (C2)
- 5 yrs · 200+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- Vietnamese +1
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
$25/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
"Dicey
NativeAmazingTalker · China
"🎯Adult Chinese
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (303)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Everyday admin & immigration
$26/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.20
Chunhong W.
NativePreply · China
📜Certified Chinese Teacher | 20+ Years of Teaching Experience | 💛Patient Instruction | ✨ Beginner-friendly | 📝HSK Preparation | 🧸YCT for Kids | 🗣Daily Conversa…
- Native
- 20 yrs · 100+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$6.00/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.50
楊老師
NativeAmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Children (6-11)|Hobby|Conversation
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Cantonese +1
- ★ 5.0 (302)
- Not shown
Teaches A2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$29/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.40
Hikou T.
NativePreply · China
Doraemon Teaching Method 🐱｜📖 HSK Preparation｜💬 Daily Conversation｜👄 Pronunciation Correction
- Native
- 2 yrs · 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$11/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.50
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Jane
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
🔥Conversation🏅Interview
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (303)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$34/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.60
Yixing G.
NativePreply · China
✌ Bilingual Teaching in English and Chinese 🎉 3 Years of Teaching Experience | 🎙 Standard Pronunciation | 🎓 HSK Full Proficiency | 📈 Beginner Classes for Kids…
- Native
- 2 yrs · 50+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$4.80/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.00
Amanda
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Conversation⭐Speaking⭐HSK
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (300)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$44/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $13
Yali Z.
NativePreply · China
3 Years of Chinese Teaching Experience ✅ Patient & Approachable ✅ Suitable for Absolute Beginners ✅ Pronunciation Correction ✅ Practical Daily Chinese Conversa…
- Native
- 5 yrs · 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$8.40/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.50
LIN
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
💡OPEN the world by writing
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (305)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$33/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Xiaofang W.
NativePreply · China
🏆Native Chinese Speaker✨Cheerful, Gentle, and Patient✨Specializing in Teaching Adults and Children (From Beginner to Advanced)✨Personalized Courses | Standard…
- Native
- 6 yrs · 100+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Catalina
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Encourage companion teaching
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (296)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$29/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.60
Ge Z.
NativePreply · China
5 years of professional teaching experience 👑 |Broadcaster-standard pronunciation 🎤Expert in teaching children ✅| Authentic oral Chinese training for adults ✅|…
- Native
- 7 yrs · 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
$18/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.45
修玉洁
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Oral|Conversation|Adults
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (293)
- Not shown
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
$16/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.20
Lucia Z.
NativePreply · China
Officially Certified Chinese Tutor. Standard Pronunciation / Beginner Friendly / Practical Daily Conversation / Workplace Expressions. I'll help you improve Ch…
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Effie
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Effective teaching in Chinese
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (288)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$26/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Hao G.
NativePreply · China
Chinese-English bilingual teacher
- Native
- 6 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Not shown
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$24/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Toker
AmazingTalker · China
Professional authority
- Upper intermediate (B2)
- 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (290)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
$30/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Yunxuan H.
NativePreply · Taiwan
Taiwanese Chinese Teacher | Former Flight Attendant & Language Enthusiast | 5 Years of Experience Teaching Traditional and Simplified Chinese
- Native
- 5 yrs · 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Not shown
Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$28/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $12
Phoebe
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🔥Your Best Friend🔥
- Native
- 12 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
- Other certificate
- Cantonese +2
- ★ 5.0 (283)
- Not shown
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$41/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
Xinze L.
NativePreply · China
🌱 Beginner-Friendly 💬 Daily conversations + Comprehensive Skills 🎯 Patient Guidance & a Flexible Pace 🗣️Standard Mandarin to Help You Perfect Your Pronunciatio…
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$22/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.00
Zoe
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎈Kids to adults🎈conversation
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (282)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$37/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Fen Y.
NativePreply · China
Linguistics Master Mandarin Tutor｜Custom lessons for beginners, conversational fluency, HSK1-6 exam prep, business & kids Chinese, targeted pronunciation corre…
- Native
- 18 yrs · 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$18/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.50
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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.
| Platform | Tutors | Median / h | Middle 50% | Avg. rating | Trial lesson | Lesson length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AmazingTalker | 2,954 | $12 | $6.60–$20 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 2,324 | $22 | $17–$26 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| italki | 1,194 | $20 | $15–$27 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Preply | 869 | $24 | $18–$34 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Classgap | 511 | $18 | $13–$24 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Cafetalk | 192 | $13 | $9.51–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Apprentus | 136 | $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 | 27 | $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 $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
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
Where Chinese tutors are from
- China4,620 / 8,301
- Taiwan696 / 8,301
- Hong Kong SAR China92 / 8,301
South Korea55 / 8,301
Japan53 / 8,301
Malaysia47 / 8,301
United States34 / 8,301
Canada24 / 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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