Ryan
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 5 years teaching
- Other certificate
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
$12/h
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7,552 tutors · 12 platforms
Online Chinese tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $18 at the median, across the 7,552 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
7,552
on 12 platforms
Compare Chinese tutors
7,555 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Li Min
NativeCafetalk · 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
$3.19/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.46
Julie
Apprentus
Mandarin Chinese (16 years of experience) | All ages | HSK & university | Business & Everyday Chinese | 500+ satisfied students
- Not listed
- New tutor
- None listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
Minnie
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Pronunciation Correction 🔊
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Cantonese +2
- ★ 5.0 (507)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$25/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.40
Yu F.
NativePreply · China
Chinese tutor with experience, knowledge, passion, and kindness.
- Native
- 5 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (44)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$24/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Lexie
Nativeitalki · China
Certificated Chinese Teacher(汉语教师资格证) with over 5 years teaching experience
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (26)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$22/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
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Michelle
Letuelezioni
Laureata in Mediazione Linguistica e Interculturale impartisce lezioni private di inglese, cinese, spagnolo, francese e tedesco
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Not shown
$17/h
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Jieyan
NativeClassgap · New Zealand
Mandarin tutor with 6 years teaching experience | Patient, engaging and approachable
- Native
- 5 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$18/h
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Janie Wang
NativeCafetalk · China
1. 中国語を話す勇気がない方、大歓迎です 2. 間違えても大丈夫！たくさん話して上達しよう 3. 日常のちょっとしたことから、中国語で話せるようになります
- Native
- 36 lessons
- Not listed
- Japanese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
$19/h
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Guido
Apprentus
Chinese Language for Foreigners; English Language for Foreigners
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Teacher Gina
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Conversation | Children (6-12)
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (485)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$40/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Ray W.
NativePreply · Taiwan
Nǐ Hǎo！🏆 10+ years experienced tutor fluent in English and Mandarin ✅ Super Beginner Friendly ✅ Conversational/Traveling/Business Mandarin ✅ Join the team and…
- Native
- 12 yrs · 500+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (43)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$48/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $20
Serena
Nativeitalki · China
Corporate Director | Expert in Business Chinese & Zero-Basics Mastery | Learn Practical Chinese
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (25)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Quique
Letuelezioni
lezioni di cinese per principianti e livello intermedio. Lingua, scrittura e cultura!
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Not shown
$23/h
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Li
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 5 years teaching
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches C2
- Speaks your language
$17/h
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Momo
NativeCafetalk · China
Experience authentic Chinese culture and learn Chinese through fun‑filled conversations.
- Native
- 5 lessons
- Not listed
- Japanese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Business
$14/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.55
Yue
Apprentus
Learn Mandarin Chinese: From Beginner to Fluent with Certified Native Teacher
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Language degree
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Heidi
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🔥HSK/Business/lifeConversation
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (472)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Everyday admin & immigration
$30/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.60
Lian T.
NativePreply · China
CTCSOL-Certified & Master of Education, UK & 10 years teaching experience
- Native
- 4 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (43)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$37/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $16
Huiyan
Nativeitalki · China
耐心趣味中文老师| 沉浸式乐学| HSK&商务英语&粤语
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Cantonese +1
- ★ 5.0 (25)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $13
Yan
Tusclasesparticulares
Clases de Chino (Curso en Grupo o Individual Online)
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Not shown
$14/h
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Angela
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 5 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$28/h
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Sori
Cafetalk · Japan
台湾旅行がもっと安心で楽しくなる30分 旅行でよく使う中国語や現地で役立つコミュニケーション、旅行前の疑問や不安を解消します。
- Fluent (C2)
- 10,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Japanese +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
$19/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.56
Haotian
Apprentus
Communicating in Chinese.You can learn Chinese from a native speaker with a affordable price.
- Not listed
- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- 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.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| italki | 445 | $19 | $15–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 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 $11 and $25, 7533 tutors
Native speakers
$16Middle 50% between $7.92 and $23, 4855 tutors
Non-native
$21Middle 50% between $17 and $27, 2678 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
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $34, 869 tutors
Classgap
$18Middle 50% between $13 and $24, 511 tutors
italki
$19Middle 50% between $15 and $25, 445 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
- China4,018 / 7,552
- Taiwan634 / 7,552
Hong Kong SAR China80 / 7,552
South Korea53 / 7,552- Japan46 / 7,552
Malaysia30 / 7,552
United States28 / 7,552
Canada19 / 7,552
Chinese tutors: FAQ
Across 7,533 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 4,874 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 7,552 Chinese tutors on AmazingTalker, Tusclases / FindTutors, Preply, Classgap, italki, 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 September 30, 2026
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