Kai.C
NativeCafetalk · Taiwan
中国語で話そう
- Native
- 3 lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Page language: English
4,748 tutors · 12 platforms
Online Chinese tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 4,748 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $16 and $28 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $0. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $23 for non-native tutors.
$20/h
Median / hour
$16–$28
Typical range
$0
Trial lesson
4,748
on 12 platforms
Compare Chinese tutors
1,222 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Kexin
Apprentus
Survival Mandarin for Living, Studying, and Traveling in China
- Not listed
- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
こども日本語
AmazingTalker · Japan
子供日本語/ORG教材/N2対策
- Advanced (C1)
- 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Japanese
- ★ 5.0 (1,548)
- Not shown
Teaches A2
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$32/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
Pan P.
NativePreply · China
Certified tutor with six years of experience
- Native
- 6 yrs · 10,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (79)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$24/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Tinn
Nativeitalki · China
🌟Certified &Experienced🌟日本語 N1🌟 Speaking Practice🌟｜HSK｜YCT｜Travel 🤗🤩
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Japanese +2
- ★ 5.0 (33)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$19/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
Li L.
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Other certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$19/h
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Florence
Voscours
Chinois en ligne pour débutants et confirmés – Conversation, HSK et culture chinoise
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$6.83/h
Book on Voscours(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Reika.W
NativeCafetalk · Taiwan
日本語→台湾華語（台湾中国語）の翻訳サービスです。１コマは50字までです。★メニュー、マニュアル、手順書などの翻訳経験があります。
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Japanese +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$1.91/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.37
Chailie
Apprentus
FUN & EASY Chinese/Mandarin Classes for Beginners.
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Emily
NativeAmazingTalker · China
❤️Interesting class❤️
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1,533)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$25/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Hongtao L.
NativePreply · China
Business Mandarin Tutor with 15 yrs experience
- Native
- 15 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (78)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$30/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $13
Gin
Nativeitalki · China
⭐ 5yrs certified teacher|Zero-Beginner Friendly |Travel /HSK Prep|Bilingual (English/Chinese）
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (32)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$28/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.00
Sophia
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 25 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$10/h
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
C.Rodrigue
Voscours
Apprendre le chinois facilement – Débutants (pinyin, conversation, bases utiles)
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Beginners
$17/h
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yuyu.wu
NativeCafetalk · China
Let's practice daily conversational Chinese while checking pronunciation and grammar together. Anyone from beginners to advanced is welcome to join! ♪
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- Japanese +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$9.94/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Lei
Apprentus
Mandarin Chinese for Beginners & Intermediate Learners | Practical, Clear & Engaging Lessons
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Atei
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Conversation|Beginner|Travel
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Japanese +3
- ★ 5.0 (1,333)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$26/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.60
Suzy W.
NativePreply · China
Certified teacher with five years of teaching experience Let's have fun in the process of learning！
- Native
- 6 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (74)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$47/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $20
Mr.Gomez
Nativeitalki · China
拥有2年教学经验的CTCSOL认证中文教师,精通HSK，HSKK，YCT和MCT辅导的备考专家
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Japanese +4
- ★ 5.0 (31)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Lulu
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 5 yrs · 100+ lessons
- Other certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$27/h
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Hao
Nachhilfeunterricht
I can teach basic Chinese for beginners online
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Beginners
Aijing Yang
NativeCafetalk · China
Carefree, just talk! 不用担心语法和词汇，畅所欲言！
- Native
- 18 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
Yvonne
Apprentus
Learn how to have simple communication in Mandarin Chinese
- Not listed
- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Lisa
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Exams|Kids&Adults|0 Basic
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (1,297)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$26/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
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Chinese tutors by platform
Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($13), while Tusclases / FindTutors offers the most choice (2,320 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 2,320 | $22 | $17–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| Preply | 869 | $24 | $18–$34 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Classgap | 510 | $18 | $13–$24 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 428 | $21 | $15–$28 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| italki | 238 | $18 | $15–$24 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Cafetalk | 191 | $13 | $9.46–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Apprentus | 73 | $34 | $27–$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 | 25 | $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
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $28, 4729 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $28, 2147 tutors
Non-native
$23Middle 50% between $17 and $28, 2582 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
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
AmazingTalker
$21Middle 50% between $15 and $28, 428 tutors
italki
$18Middle 50% between $15 and $24, 238 tutors
Cafetalk
$13Middle 50% between $9.46 and $15, 191 tutors
Apprentus
$34Middle 50% between $27 and $42, 73 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
Where Chinese tutors are from
- China1,820 / 4,748
- Taiwan289 / 4,748
- Japan32 / 4,748
South Korea29 / 4,748
United States17 / 4,748
Hong Kong SAR China16 / 4,748
Vietnam14 / 4,748
Malaysia12 / 4,748
Chinese tutors: FAQ
Across 4,729 Chinese tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $11 and $37 per hour.
Cafetalk has the lowest median price for Chinese tutors in our data: $13 per hour, and a quarter of its tutors charge $9.46 or less.
Not really: native Chinese speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, while non-native tutors charge $23. We list 2,166 native speakers.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $0. Trials are offered on Preply, Classgap, AmazingTalker, italki, and Cafetalk, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.
We track 4,748 Chinese tutors on Tusclases / FindTutors, Preply, Classgap, AmazingTalker, italki, and Cafetalk. Tusclases / FindTutors has the most choice, with 2,320 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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