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Online Chinese tutors, compared

A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $18 at the median, across the 7,433 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 $21 for non-native tutors.

$18/h
Median / hour
$11–$25
Typical range
$1.10
Trial lesson
7,433
on 12 platforms

Compare Chinese tutors

7,433 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

Zhiqiang

Zhiqiang

Tusclasesparticulares

📖100% probados de HSK! Profesor nativo con experiencia :)

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★ 5.0 (5)
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  • Exam prep
Aiping

Aiping

ChinaNative

Classgap · China

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

Teaches C2

  • Speaks your language
Nyanko.W

Nyanko.W

ChinaNative

Cafetalk · China

35分でたっぷり発音練習!!初心者に超おすすめ!中国語発音完全矯正・ピンイン四声マスター!オリジナル教材使用!

Native
5 lessons
Not listed
Japanese
No reviews yet
Usually within a day
Xiaofei

Xiaofei

Apprentus

Speak Chinese Naturally & Confidently with a Certified TCSOL Teacher

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New tutor
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English
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
Hui

Hui

United StatesNative

AmazingTalker · United States

Kids | Speaking | Exams

Native
9 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Language degree
English
★ 5.0 (518)
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Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
卓辉 柳.

卓辉 柳.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

Registered lawyer with 10 years of working experience in investment bank teach you Chinese!!!

Native
2 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (45)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners

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Nicole

Nicole

ChinaNative

italki · China

Certified🥇 Passionate🥇Patient🥇 Bilingual🥇 7 years teaching experience

Native
500+ lessons
Teaching degree · verified
English +3
★ 5.0 (12)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Quique

Quique

Tusclasesparticulares

Clases de chino para principiantes ¡Idioma, escritura y cultura!

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★ 5.0 (5)
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  • Beginners
Lulu

Lulu

ChinaNative

Classgap · China

Native
New tutor
Other certificate
English +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
LIN Chinese Japanese

LIN Chinese Japanese

ChinaNative

Cafetalk · China

「正しく読めている?」を一緒に確認。声調・発音・流暢さをチェックして、自然な中国語を目指しましょう

Native
3 lessons
Not listed
Japanese +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours
  • Speaks your language
Elva

Elva

Apprentus

Chinese (Mandarin) for all level students : 5+ years experience

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

  • Speaks your language
Speak

Speak

TaiwanNative

AmazingTalker · Taiwan

Kid's interest development✨

Native
2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Cantonese +2
★ 5.0 (511)
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Teaches A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Li L.

Li L.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

🔥CTCSOL-certified teacher ✅5 years of teaching experience ✅Trilingual instruction: Spanish / English / Chinese ✅ Courses cover: HSK Levels 1-6 | Practical Spok…

Native
2 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +2
★ 5.0 (45)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Ella

Ella

ChinaNative

italki · China

Specially appointed teacher for listed companies🔥Master's degree🔥Super patient🔥

Native
200+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (12)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
Cristina

Cristina

Tusclasesparticulares

Profesora de clases particulares de lengua y cultura china (idioma chino mandarín) a adultos y niños. También preparo exámenes oficiales de HSK I y II

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★ 5.0 (5)
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  • Exam prep
  • Kids
Giuseppe

Giuseppe

Italy

Classgap · Italy

Learn Mandarin with a Chinese Language Specialist | HSK & Conversation | IT/EN/FR

Fluent (C2)
10 years teaching
Language degree
Italian +2
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
Veronica Li

Veronica Li

TaiwanNative

Cafetalk · Taiwan

自由中文會話,適合初學者、已有中文基礎者。 一起快樂的用中文聊聊天吧!

Native
100+ lessons
Not listed
English +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a day
  • Speaks your language
Yuqin

Yuqin

Apprentus

Japanese to Chinese Intensive Course | Beginner-friendly Chinese conversation, fluent everyday conversation + customized HSK level exam preparation, fun, easy…

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New tutor
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English +1
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • 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
先豪 廖.

先豪 廖.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

🏅Highly Experienced Certified Chinese Tutor | 🌟 Boost Your Chinese Exam Scores & Oral Proficiency Efficiently | 🎯 Tailor-Made Learning Plans Just for You

Native
5 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English
★ 5.0 (44)
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Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Zwee

Zwee

ChinaNative

italki · China

Immersive lessons in practical Hokkien & Mandarin. Bridge cultures through language.

Native
100+ lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 4.9 (13)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (Taiwan) · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners

Marina

Letuelezioni

你好 Sono una laureanda in lingua cinese e offro ripetizioni per scuole superiori e per la preparazione di hks 1 e hsk 2. 再见😊

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★ 5.0 (5)
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  • Exam prep
Ryan

Ryan

ChinaNative

Classgap · China

Native
5 years teaching
Other certificate
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–C2

Li Min

Li Min

TaiwanNative

Cafetalk · Taiwan

メロディーから語彙と歌手の魅力を知る

Native
50+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Japanese +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours
  • Speaks your language

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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
italki374$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
Apprentus135$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
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, 7414 tutors
Native speakers
$16Middle 50% between $7.92 and $23, 4744 tutors
Non-native
$21Middle 50% between $17 and $27, 2670 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, 374 tutors
Cafetalk
$13Middle 50% between $9.46 and $15, 191 tutors
Apprentus
$33Middle 50% between $25 and $42, 135 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

  • ChinaChina3,917 / 7,433
  • TaiwanTaiwan625 / 7,433
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China80 / 7,433
  • South KoreaSouth Korea53 / 7,433
  • JapanJapan45 / 7,433
  • MalaysiaMalaysia29 / 7,433
  • United StatesUnited States28 / 7,433
  • CanadaCanada19 / 7,433

Chinese tutors: FAQ

Across 7,414 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 $21. We list 4,763 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 7,433 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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