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Online Chinese tutors, compared

A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $18 at the median, across the 9,169 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $11 and $25 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $2.20. Native speakers charge a median of $17 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.

$18/h
Median / hour
$11–$25
Typical range
$2.20
Trial lesson
9,169
on 12 platforms

Compare Chinese tutors

1,398 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

Cindy

Cindy

ChinaNative

italki · China

Native Chinese tutor with customized Chinese teaching

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 4.9 (36)
Replies to 99% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Ms Ren

Ms Ren

ChinaNative

italki · China

For 7 years I‘ve helped great learners find their passion and voice in Chinese no matter the level.

Native
7 yrs · 50+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 4.9 (36)
Replies to 97% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Lisa

ChinaNative

italki · China

🥇 Certified💫Daily Life Coach🌟Business Chinese Specialist💫4 Years Experience🌟Bilingual (En&Cn)

Native
4 yrs · 200+ lessons
Teaching degree
English
★ 5.0 (33)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Jiaying

ChinaNative

italki · China

A patient, engaging, and interactive teacher

Native
6 yrs · 200+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (33)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Heidi

Heidi

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Native
15 yrs · 100+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (33)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Leah

ChinaNative

italki · China

Taught Chinese for five years and Certified in Teaching Chinese to speakers of other Languages

Native
5 yrs · 200+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +2
★ 5.0 (33)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids

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Tess

Tess

ChinaNative

italki · China

Native
5 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (33)
Replies to 99% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Chacha

Chacha

ChinaNative

italki · China

Social media experienced, I know everthing new about what Chinese young generation care.

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (33)
Replies to 98% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Qingxi

Qingxi

ChinaNative

italki · China

𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸, 𝗜 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻, 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁, 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (33)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Victoria

Victoria

ChinaNative

italki · China

1000+ hours online teaching experience

Native
2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Cantonese +2
★ 5.0 (33)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Rachael

MalaysiaNative

italki · Malaysia

Professional teacher with Masters Degree in Education

Native
6 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +4
★ 5.0 (33)
Replies to 99% of messages

Chinese (Malaysia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Gin

Gin

ChinaNative

italki · China

⭐ 5yrs certified teacher|Zero-Beginner Friendly |Travel /HSK Prep|Bilingual (English/Chinese)

Native
5 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (32)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Alex

ChinaNative

italki · China

拥有三年教学经验的汉语导师,让你流利说汉语!

Native
4 yrs · 100+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (32)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Ping

Ping

ChinaNative

italki · China

IGCSE/HSK1-9🌞Fluent English🌞Beginner friendly-Daily/Travel/Business/Culture🌞Proven rapid results

Native
7 yrs · 200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (32)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Liz

ChinaNative

italki · China

Chinese (Mandarin) Tutor with 500+ Hours Experience

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (32)
Replies to 99% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Lánxī

Lánxī

ChinaNative

italki · China

CTCSOL Mandarin Teacher | Business & Cross-Culture Background

Native
4 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (32)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Debbie

ChinaNative

italki · China

Experienced and most patient Chinese language teacher, help you to speak Chinese like a native!

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (32)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
JessicaBian

JessicaBian

ChinaNative

italki · China

拥有5年在线教育经验的认证托福教师。

Native
5 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (32)
Replies to 98% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
郭郭

郭郭

ChinaNative

italki · China

北京|全职|6年+|英美剧迷|烹饪|户外

Native
6 yrs · 500+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (32)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Eric

ChinaNative

italki · China

5年教学经验:专注零基础中文/日常地道对话/HSK考试/留学备考

Native
5 yrs · 200+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +4
★ 5.0 (31)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

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

Wen

ChinaNative

italki · China

Experienced & Engaging Teacher with Over 10 Years of Expertise 😉

Native
10 yrs · 200+ lessons
Official exam examiner
English +1
★ 5.0 (31)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Laura

ChinaNative

italki · China

✔️ Chinese tutor with four years of experience.✔️ Native Chinese speaker. ✔️ Fluent in English.

Native
4 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (31)
Replies to 97% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Jolin钟

Jolin钟

ChinaNative

italki · China

Native
7 yrs · 200+ lessons
Professional teacher
Cantonese +1
★ 5.0 (31)
Replies to 98% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Jing

Jing

ChinaNative

italki · China

Mandarin Teacher for Kids and Adults with 6 Years Teaching Experience

Native
6 yrs · 500+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (31)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners

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Chinese tutors by platform

AmazingTalker is both the cheapest (median $9.24) and the biggest (3,466 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
AmazingTalker3,466$9.24$6.60–$205.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Tusclases / FindTutors2,380$21$17–$275.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
italki1,398$20$15–$285.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
Preply869$24$18–$345.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Classgap559$18$14–$235.0★Free trial (20 min)60 min
Cafetalk208$13$9.47–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Apprentus153$33$25–$424.9★No trial lessons60 min
Verbling43$30$25–$415.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
Wyzant37$50$42–$605.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min
Tutor Hunt31$60$49–$784.9★No trial lessons60 min
Engoo19from $67/month—5.0★Free trial (25 min)25 min
LanguaTalk6$33$32–$395.0★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, 9150 tutors
Native speakers
$17Middle 50% between $9.00 and $24, 7208 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $27, 1942 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Prices by platform

Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.

AmazingTalker
$9.24Middle 50% between $6.60 and $20, 3466 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$21Middle 50% between $17 and $27, 2380 tutors
italki
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $28, 1398 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $34, 869 tutors
Classgap
$18Middle 50% between $14 and $23, 559 tutors
Cafetalk
$13Middle 50% between $9.47 and $15, 208 tutors
Apprentus
$33Middle 50% between $25 and $42, 153 tutors
Verbling
$30Middle 50% between $25 and $41, 43 tutors
Wyzant
$50Middle 50% between $42 and $60, 37 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$60Middle 50% between $49 and $78, 31 tutors
LanguaTalk
$33Middle 50% between $32 and $39, 6 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Chinese tutors are from

  • ChinaChina5,312 / 9,169
  • TaiwanTaiwan730 / 9,169
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China101 / 9,169
  • South KoreaSouth Korea58 / 9,169
  • JapanJapan53 / 9,169
  • MalaysiaMalaysia50 / 9,169
  • United StatesUnited States42 / 9,169
  • CanadaCanada26 / 9,169

Chinese tutors: FAQ

Across 9,150 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: $9.24 per hour, and a quarter of its tutors charge $6.60 or less.

Not really: native Chinese speakers charge a median of $17 per hour, while non-native tutors charge $20. We list 7,227 native speakers.

Yes. The median trial lesson costs $2.20. Trials are offered on AmazingTalker, italki, Preply, Classgap, and Cafetalk, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.

We track 9,169 Chinese tutors on AmazingTalker, Tusclases / FindTutors, italki, Preply, Classgap, and Cafetalk. AmazingTalker has the most choice, with 3,466 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 November 13, 2026

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