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Online Chinese tutors, compared

A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $18 at the median, across the 9,167 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
9,167
on 12 platforms

Compare Chinese tutors

3,363 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

Atei

Atei

TaiwanNative

AmazingTalker · Taiwan

Conversation|Beginner|Travel

Native
7 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
None listed
Japanese +3
★ 5.0 (1,346)
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Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Rong

ChinaNative

italki · China

Native Chinese tutor | Personalised lessons & real-life conversation for adults

Native
4 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +2
★ 5.0 (171)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Yuting Z.

Yuting Z.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

Hi, I'm Yuting! I have five years of teaching experience and I love traveling, movies and music! My courses focus on real conversations and cultural insights,…

Native
5 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +2
★ 5.0 (43)
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Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
DannyMikado

DannyMikado

TaiwanNative

Cafetalk · Taiwan

【CEFR B1中級対象】海外旅行・出張をテーマに、英検2級・DET・TOEICの中高階対策を50分間でディープに攻略。即興スピーキングとメールのリアルタイム添削で、「長い文章が話せない」をスッキリ解消します!

Native
20 yrs · 2 lessons
None listed
English +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
Miss

Miss

TaiwanNative

AmazingTalker · Taiwan

Five-year teaching experience

Native
5 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (1,334)
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Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Ran

ChinaNative

italki · China

certified over 3years online chinese teaching experience

Native
3 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English
★ 5.0 (169)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners

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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)
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Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Riley

TaiwanNative

AmazingTalker · Taiwan

Grammar|Exam Prep

Native
5,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (1,317)
Not shown

Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches B1

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Xufeng

Xufeng

ChinaNative

italki · China

有超过5年教学经验

Native
5 yrs · 500+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (162)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Ji G.

Ji G.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

🌲Chinese class in the disguise of chat class🌲practical for travel, hobby, life, culture, accent-improving 🌲an enthusiastic French &Japanese learner

Native
4 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +2
★ 5.0 (37)
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely

  • Speaks your language
Sandy

Sandy

TaiwanNative

AmazingTalker · Taiwan

Business|Daily|Pronunciation

Native
8 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (1,303)
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
LilyWu

LilyWu

ChinaNative

italki · China

🎓 Master of Education with over 20 years of teaching experience.教育学硕士&经验丰富

Native
20 yrs · 500+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +3
★ 5.0 (167)
Replies to 98% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
YaFen J.

YaFen J.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

🎓3+ yrs elite teaching📜 4 yrs Chinese research🌍10 yrs language logic study✅ Zero-basis to advanced✅YCT/HSK tutor✅Business/travel/culture/oral/hobby-focused✅ Su…

Native
3 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (37)
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

AmazingTalker · China

啟蒙🍓 進階🍓 拼音🍓GAPSK幼稚園「卓越」🍓成人普通話

Native
5,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (1,261)
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Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Jatiee

Jatiee

ChinaNative

italki · China

Certified Mandarin Tutor|HSK Prep|Conversational & Business Chinese|Calligraphy & Culture

Native
7 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (152)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Yang L.

Yang L.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

🌟10 Years of Chinese Teaching Experience/🏆HSK1-6/👧Chinese for Adults&Kids /Daily Speaking/Business Chinese/Travel Chinese🌏Easy&Funny&Personalized&Efficient | H…

Native
10 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (36)
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

李艳

ChinaNative

AmazingTalker · China

Kids | Pronunciation

Native
15 yrs · 10,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +4
★ 5.0 (1,214)
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Shirleyestchanceuse

ChinaNative

italki · China

Mandarin certificate|Learn Chinese while traveling

Native
2,000+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 4.9 (150)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
GaiQing L.

GaiQing L.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

IPA Certified Senior Teacher ● Medical Chinese (4 years of working experience with medical staff in Saudi Arabia) ● Chinese History ● Chinese Literature● HSK 1…

Native
10 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (36)
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
Winnie

Winnie

TaiwanNative

AmazingTalker · Taiwan

✨Set a foundation for child

Native
5,000+ lessons
Other certificate
Min Nan Chinese +4
★ 5.0 (1,226)
Not shown

Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Jessica

TaiwanNative

italki · Taiwan

⭐️Certified Chinese Teacher 💫 Customised & structured course ✨8 Years EXP

Native
8 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Language degree
English +3
★ 5.0 (135)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (Taiwan) · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Weiwei S.

Weiwei S.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

Make learning Chinese as fun as traveling!

Native
5 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Other certificate
English
★ 5.0 (35)
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Gabriel

Gabriel

TaiwanNative

AmazingTalker · Taiwan

Optometry&Mandarin Teacher

Native
5,000+ lessons
Other certificate
English +3
★ 5.0 (1,145)
Not shown

Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Jackie

ChinaNative

italki · China

Certified Chinese Teacher, a skilled translator, writer and editor, 10+ years of experience.

Native
10 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +2
★ 5.0 (114)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids

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Chinese tutors by platform

AmazingTalker is both the cheapest (median $9.24) and the biggest (3,467 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
AmazingTalker3,467$9.24$6.60–$205.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Tusclases / FindTutors2,379$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
Classgap557$18$14–$235.0★Free trial (20 min)60 min
Cafetalk209$13$9.47–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Apprentus151$33$26–$424.9★No trial lessons60 min
Verbling43$30$25–$415.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
Wyzant37$55$45–$605.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min
Tutor Hunt31$61$50–$804.9★No trial lessons60 min
Engoo20from $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, 9147 tutors
Native speakers
$17Middle 50% between $9.00 and $24, 7206 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 1941 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, 3467 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$21Middle 50% between $17 and $27, 2379 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, 557 tutors
Cafetalk
$13Middle 50% between $9.47 and $15, 209 tutors
Apprentus
$33Middle 50% between $26 and $42, 151 tutors
Verbling
$30Middle 50% between $25 and $41, 43 tutors
Wyzant
$55Middle 50% between $45 and $60, 37 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$61Middle 50% between $50 and $80, 31 tutors
LanguaTalk
$33Middle 50% between $32 and $39, 6 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Chinese tutors are from

  • ChinaChina5,307 / 9,167
  • TaiwanTaiwan730 / 9,167
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China103 / 9,167
  • South KoreaSouth Korea59 / 9,167
  • JapanJapan53 / 9,167
  • MalaysiaMalaysia50 / 9,167
  • United StatesUnited States42 / 9,167
  • CanadaCanada27 / 9,167

Chinese tutors: FAQ

Across 9,147 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 7,226 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 9,167 Chinese tutors on AmazingTalker, Tusclases / FindTutors, italki, Preply, Classgap, and Cafetalk. AmazingTalker has the most choice, with 3,467 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 12, 2026

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