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Online Chinese tutors, compared

A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $18 at the median, across the 7,394 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 $22 for non-native tutors.

$18/h
Median / hour
$11–$25
Typical range
$1.10
Trial lesson
7,394
on 12 platforms

Compare Chinese tutors

2,194 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

Ang

Ang

Apprentus

IGCSE Chinese Mandarin Foreign Language 0547 | Native Speaker | Writing & Speaking Enhancement | Online

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None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (1)
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
Leelee

Leelee

ChinaNative

Cafetalk · China

はじめまして、りりの中国語教室へようこそ! 一回目のレッスン、テーマをあらかじめ設定しません。気軽におしゃべりしませんか?!中国語でも、日本語でも、中国語と日本語と混じっても、何でもOK!

Native
20,000+ lessons
Not listed
Japanese +1
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
Noelle L.

Noelle L.

ChinaNative

Classgap · China

Learn Chinese online, for Adult&children, Practice easily, and fun!

Native
New tutor
Other certificate
English +1
No reviews yet
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Teaches C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
Kuan

Kuan

TaiwanNative

AmazingTalker · Taiwan

🌍 Learn with Ease!

Native
10,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (2,164)
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Teaches A1–B1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Cian Yue D.

Cian Yue D.

TaiwanNative

Preply · Taiwan

👩🏻‍💻 Movie Subtitle Translator & Certified Mandarin Coach for Adults ✨ Featuring a clear, charming Taiwanese accent ✨

Native
2 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (81)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Anna

Anna

ChinaNative

italki · China

Child Education Specialist with 6 Years Experience

Native
1,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (59)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids

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Anliya

Anliya

Tusclasesparticulares

APRENDE CHINO MANDARÍN SIN COMPLICACIONES | Método practico para adultos y niños

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★ 5.0 (11)
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  • Kids
Xiaolin

Xiaolin

Tutor Hunt

Hi, my name is Xiaolin. I am a native Mandarin speaker, known for being friendly and patient, with extensive experience in teaching.

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Other certificate
Not listed
★ 5.0 (3)
Usually within a day
  • Kids
Xavier

Xavier

Apprentus

Online English courses for all ages and levels by Franco-American

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New tutor
None listed
English +1
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
Xiao Mi

Xiao Mi

ChinaNative

Cafetalk · China

Carefully crafted topics covering diverse aspects of life ,each with thought-provoking questions to spark natural discussions.

Native
200+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +2
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour
  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
Pinky

Pinky

United States

Classgap · United States

TESOL English Teacher | 17+ Years | Fun English for Children Ages 3–14

Not listed
10 years teaching
Teaching degree
English
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Teaches B1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
"YunNing

"YunNing

TaiwanNative

AmazingTalker · Taiwan

English Speaking

Native
10,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (2,180)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Pan P.

Pan P.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

Certified tutor with six years of experience

Native
6 yrs · 10,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (79)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
KAI

KAI

TaiwanNative

italki · Taiwan

✨ Mandarin丨Taiwanese Hokkien for All Levels ✨ 🔥 Boost your skills丨confidence 🔥

Native
2,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (59)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (Taiwan) · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
Minghui

Minghui

Tusclasesparticulares

Clases de chino en grupo (niños/adultos) máx. 5 – YCT/HSK – 60 /mes

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★ 5.0 (11)
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  • Exam prep
  • Kids
Yan

Yan

Tutor Hunt

Teach piano, singing and music theory up to grade 8.

Not listed
Not listed
Other certificate · verified
Not listed
★ 5.0 (2)
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  • Kids
Coco

Coco

ChinaNative

Cafetalk · China

Let me help you improve your conversation skills a step by step!

Native
200+ lessons
Not listed
Cantonese +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours
  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
Mandy

Mandy

Apprentus

Chinese (Speaking, Writing, Listening, and Reading)

Not listed
New tutor
None listed
English
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
Xinxing

Xinxing

ChinaNative

Classgap · China

🏅 Certified Instructor, 3 years experience🏅 Business Chinese/HSK/Children/Adults

Native
3 years teaching
Other certificate
English
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–C2

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

Emy

ChinaNative

AmazingTalker · China

口說會話、零基礎、拼音

Native
5,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Xiang Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (1,969)
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Teaches A1–A2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Hongtao L.

Hongtao L.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

Business Mandarin Tutor with 15 yrs experience

Native
15 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (78)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
晓晓

晓晓

ChinaNative

italki · China

Customized courses on demand 💕Conversation,Reading,Chinese character,Writing 💕Beginner - Advanced

Native
1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (54)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Conrad

Conrad

Tusclasesparticulares

Profesor de inglés nativos. Clases online para niños, a partir de 7 años

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★ 4.8 (12)
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  • Kids
Imogen

Imogen

Tutor Hunt

Hi, my name is Imogen.

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Other certificate · verified
Not listed
★ 5.0 (1)
Usually within a day
  • 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.

Tutors, prices and trial lessons by platform
PlatformTutorsMedian / hMiddle 50%Avg. ratingTrial lessonLesson length
AmazingTalker2,915$12$6.60–$205.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
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
italki356$18$15–$255.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
Cafetalk191$13$9.46–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Apprentus114$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
$18Middle 50% between $11 and $25, 7375 tutors
Native speakers
$16Middle 50% between $7.92 and $22, 4596 tutors
Non-native
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $27, 2779 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, 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, 356 tutors
Cafetalk
$13Middle 50% between $9.46 and $15, 191 tutors
Apprentus
$34Middle 50% between $26 and $42, 114 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

  • ChinaChina3,900 / 7,394
  • TaiwanTaiwan624 / 7,394
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China80 / 7,394
  • South KoreaSouth Korea53 / 7,394
  • JapanJapan45 / 7,394
  • MalaysiaMalaysia29 / 7,394
  • United StatesUnited States28 / 7,394
  • CanadaCanada19 / 7,394

Chinese tutors: FAQ

Across 7,375 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 $22. We list 4,615 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 7,394 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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