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Online Chinese tutors, compared

A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 4,590 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.

$20/h
Median / hour
$16–$28
Typical range
$0
Trial lesson
4,590
on 12 platforms

Compare Chinese tutors

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

Tian

Tian

ChinaNative

italki · China

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

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Jina

Jina

South Korea

italki · South Korea

An experienced educator in the field

Fluent (C2)
200+ lessons
Professional teacher
Korean +2
★ 5.0 (7)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Rica

Rica

ChinaNative

italki · China

Beginner friendly/HSK/Business Chinese/Travel/Correct pronunciation/Kids and adults courses.

Native
200+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
★ 4.5 (9)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

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

Leon

TaiwanNative

italki · Taiwan

A Chinese language instructor at a U.S. university with over ten years of teaching experience.

Native
100+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 93% of messages

Chinese (Taiwan) · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
Pei

Pei

TaiwanNative

italki · Taiwan

Speak Mandarin confidently – I’ll be by your side every step ☀️

Native
50+ lessons
Not listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (Taiwan) · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Xiuya

Xiuya

ChinaNative

italki · China

Fun & Multilingual Chinese Tutor | World Traveler & Photographer

Native
50+ lessons
Not listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 98% of messages

Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language

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Helen

Helen

ChinaNative

italki · China

4,000+ Teaching Hours|Beginner-Friendly|Intermediate to Advanced|Immerse you in Real Chinese

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

Teaches A1–C2

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

Xinxing

ChinaNative

italki · China

🇨🇳 商务中文专家 | 🏅 HSK 1-6备考 | 🎒 YCT少儿 | ✈️ 旅游工作 | 🤝 零基础友好 | 🎯 你的专属定制

Native
100+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C1

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

Cherish

ChinaNative

italki · China

Certified Teacher with 2+ Years of Teaching Experience|Chinese Announcer at the World's Best Airline

Native
46 lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Qing

Qing

ChinaNative

italki · China

Chinese for all levels | Bilingual (EN B2) | New HSK 3.0 | Taoism, TCM & calligraphy

Native
100+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

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

Chufang

ChinaNative

italki · China

⭐️4 years of Chinese teaching experience🌠 Part-time tour guide📈 Focus on adult conversation and be

Native
50+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Miao

Miao

ChinaNative

italki · China

5 years experience, focusing on daily authentic Chinese (zero-based), HSK & study-abroad prep.

Native
50+ lessons
Not listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (5)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

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

JingL

ChinaNative

italki · China

Native
50+ lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (5)
Replies to 91% of messages

Teaches A1–C1

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

Ren

ChinaNative

italki · China

🌟Daily Conversation Chinese| HSK/YCT Exam Preparation | Travel Chinese

Native
50+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (5)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
Mia

Mia

ChinaNative

italki · China

普粤英三语,拥有2年多中文教学经验,已上500+节课,教过70+学生,母语为中文的专业对外汉语老师,熟悉HSK、生存中文、会话教学

Native
50+ lessons
Professional teacher
Cantonese +1
★ 5.0 (5)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

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

Sweet

ChinaNative

italki · China

资深全职教师。擅长HSK快速提分、少儿口才识字与工程商务中文(7年工程审计背景)。课堂高效生动,为你定制专属计划,带你从零基础轻松进阶到母语水平!

Native
41 lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (5)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

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

Xianshun

ChinaNative

italki · China

Learn Chinese Easily with Xianshun

Native
37 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +2
★ 5.0 (5)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Li

Li

ChinaNative

italki · China

a digital nomad traveling around the world

Native
40 lessons
Not listed
Cantonese +2
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
Jiamin

Jiamin

ChinaNative

italki · China

Chinese Community Tutor - Learn Through Real Conversation

Native
100+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
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
Iris

Iris

ChinaNative

italki · China

🌟 More than Chinese — understand 🏯 culture & history, speak 🗣 like a native with perfect tones

Native
50+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 83% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

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

Sunan

ChinaNative

italki · China

HSK / YCT / Kids Chinese / Daily Conversation / Travel Chinese / Mandarin Tutor

Native
100+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

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

Cheng

ChinaNative

italki · China

中文教师|普通话|HSK1-6|日常对话|少儿中文|发音纠正|语法讲解

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

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • 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
Classgap510$18$13–$245.0★Free trial (20 min)60 min
AmazingTalker315$21$14–$285.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
italki205$18$15–$245.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
Cafetalk191$13$9.46–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Apprentus61$34$26–$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
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
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $28, 4571 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $28, 2013 tutors
Non-native
$23Middle 50% between $17 and $28, 2558 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 $24, 510 tutors
AmazingTalker
$21Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 315 tutors
italki
$18Middle 50% between $15 and $24, 205 tutors
Cafetalk
$13Middle 50% between $9.46 and $15, 191 tutors
Apprentus
$34Middle 50% between $26 and $42, 61 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

  • ChinaChina1,727 / 4,590
  • TaiwanTaiwan258 / 4,590
  • South KoreaSouth Korea27 / 4,590
  • JapanJapan26 / 4,590
  • United StatesUnited States16 / 4,590
  • VietnamVietnam13 / 4,590
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China12 / 4,590
  • MalaysiaMalaysia10 / 4,590

Chinese tutors: FAQ

Across 4,571 Chinese tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 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 2,032 native speakers.

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

We track 4,590 Chinese tutors on Tusclases / FindTutors, Preply, Classgap, AmazingTalker, italki, and Cafetalk. 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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