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Online Chinese tutors, compared

A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $18 at the median, across the 8,301 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $12 and $25 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $1.27. Native speakers charge a median of $18 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.

$18/h
Median / hour
$12–$25
Typical range
$1.27
Trial lesson
8,301
on 12 platforms

Compare Chinese tutors

8,301 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

The

The

ChinaNative

AmazingTalker · China

❤️GAPSK|Read|Recitation|HSK❤️

Native
2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (382)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

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

Alisa

ChinaNative

italki · China

A certified Chinese teacher with 10 years experience teaching both Children and adults.

Native
5,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (229)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Liying F.

Liying F.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

🎧️ Practical Mandarin | 🏊🏼 Beginners-Friendly | 👩🏽‍💻 Industry-specific Chinese|🧚🏼‍♀️ Chinese social media | 📔 HSK preparation | 🕙 Intensive course

Native
3 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +3
★ 5.0 (38)
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Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Maja

Letuelezioni

Insegnante di lingua e cultura cinese per adulti e per bambini. Laureata in Lingue e civiltà Orientali. Master di primo livello

Not listed
Not listed
Language degree
Not listed
★ 4.8 (4)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
Larry

Larry

ChinaNative

Classgap · China

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

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches C2

  • Beginners
KAKIN

KAKIN

TaiwanNative

Cafetalk · Taiwan

40 minute lesson

Native
2,000+ lessons
Not listed
English +2
No reviews yet
Usually within a day
  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners

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Qin

Qin

Apprentus

1. Chinese for Complete Beginners 2. Chinese for Beginners 3. Chinese for Adults 4. Chinese for Children

Not listed
New tutor
Not listed
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Zoe

Zoe

ChinaNative

AmazingTalker · China

GAPSK | Conversation | pinyin

Native
1,000+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (368)
Not shown

Teaches A1–B1

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

Snow

ChinaNative

italki · China

🏆​​Certified Teacher​​🏆深谙语言学习之道​​😍Offline Mandarin Teacher for Chinese Adults​​

Native
1,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +2
★ 5.0 (226)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Jiaqi Z.

Jiaqi Z.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

BEGINNER FRIENDLY📍Certified CTCSOL📍SUPER patient & passionate 📍Building Strong Listening & Speaking Skills📍Speak Chinese confidently & frequently ✅Business 💼 ✅…

Native
3 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (38)
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Viola

Native (likely)

Letuelezioni

Dottoranda impartisce Lezioni di Cinese su misura per ogni età e livello

Native (likely)
Not listed
None listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (3)
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

Li X.

Li X.

ChinaNative

Classgap · China

Native
1 years teaching
Language degree
English
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Sae.O

Sae.O

Japan

Cafetalk · Japan

講師の手作り教材使用!中国語アニメで「発音のその先」を学び、現地で本格的に通じる発音体制を整えよう。 机の上の勉強はもう卒業!感情・動作・音声で“伝わる中国語”を体得する55分。

Fluent (C2)
50+ lessons
Not listed
Japanese +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a day
  • Speaks your language
  • Business
Duanhui

Duanhui

Apprentus

Duanhui🧑‍🎓Mandarin teacher🧑‍💻IT engineer ✅ technology & travel & practical Chinese

Not listed
New tutor
None listed
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Vanessa

Vanessa

TaiwanNative

AmazingTalker · Taiwan

Children (6-11)|Pronunciation|Conversation

Native
4 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (366)
Not shown

Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
June

June

ChinaNative

italki · China

International School Chinese Teacher | Experienced in teaching HSK 1–6, IGCSE, YCT, and more

Native
2,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (226)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
Qi En K.

Qi En K.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

✅Beginner-friendly ✅Pinyin course✅pronunciation correction ✅ HSK Courses & Exam Prep ✅Homework tutoring ✅Fun Theme-Based Lessons for Kids✅YCT ✅Certificated Chi…

Native
2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (38)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Olga

Olga

Tusclasesparticulares

Clases de Chino para adultos / adolescentes online en la plataforma Edvibe y Miro

Fluent (C2) (likely)
5 years teaching
Teaching degree
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (3)
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
Yiyang M.

Yiyang M.

ChinaNative

Classgap · China

Let's become fluent in English!

Native
1 years teaching
Other certificate
English +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Noranekochan

Noranekochan

ChinaNative

Cafetalk · China

你的中文安全练习场,说错比不说伟大一万倍!

Native
16 lessons
Not listed
English +1
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour
  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
Ludovica

Ludovica

Apprentus

Chinese, French & Italian Lessons with a PhD Linguist

Not listed
New tutor
Not listed
English +2
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
Puppeteer

Puppeteer

TaiwanNative

AmazingTalker · Taiwan

all English level

Native
5,000+ lessons
Not listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (365)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
丁子健

丁子健

ChinaNative

italki · China

A native Chinese teacher and doctor with over 7 years of teaching experience

Native
2,000+ lessons
Not listed
English +4
★ 5.0 (228)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Juan W.

Juan W.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

💬 Real Talk Mandarin | 😊 Immersive & Interactive | 🎯 100% Tailored | 📚 Rich Materials | 👏 Encouraging & Inspiring

Native
2 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (38)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language

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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.

Tutors, prices and trial lessons by platform
PlatformTutorsMedian / hMiddle 50%Avg. ratingTrial lessonLesson length
AmazingTalker2,954$12$6.60–$205.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Tusclases / FindTutors2,324$22$17–$265.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
italki1,194$20$15–$275.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
Preply869$24$18–$345.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Classgap511$18$13–$245.0★Free trial (20 min)60 min
Cafetalk192$13$9.51–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Apprentus136$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
Wyzant27$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 $12 and $25, 8282 tutors
Native speakers
$18Middle 50% between $11 and $24, 6219 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 2063 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, 2954 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $26, 2324 tutors
italki
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 1194 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $34, 869 tutors
Classgap
$18Middle 50% between $13 and $24, 511 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
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Chinese tutors are from

  • ChinaChina4,620 / 8,301
  • TaiwanTaiwan696 / 8,301
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China92 / 8,301
  • South KoreaSouth Korea55 / 8,301
  • JapanJapan53 / 8,301
  • MalaysiaMalaysia47 / 8,301
  • United StatesUnited States34 / 8,301
  • CanadaCanada24 / 8,301

Chinese tutors: FAQ

Across 8,282 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 $18 per hour, while non-native tutors charge $20. We list 6,238 native speakers.

Yes. The median trial lesson costs $1.27. Trials are offered on AmazingTalker, italki, Preply, Classgap, and Cafetalk, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.

We track 8,301 Chinese tutors on AmazingTalker, Tusclases / FindTutors, italki, Preply, Classgap, 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 October 1, 2026

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