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Online Chinese tutors, compared

A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $18 at the median, across the 9,206 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
9,206
on 12 platforms

Compare Chinese tutors

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

Haley

Haley

ChinaNative

italki · China

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (15)
Replies to 96% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Abby

Abby

ChinaNative

italki · China

Native
5 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
Cantonese +2
★ 5.0 (15)
Replies to 99% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

May

ChinaNative

italki · China

Mandarin native speaker, MA(TESOL), experienced in teaching Chinese & English

Native
200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (15)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
高慧颖

高慧颖

ChinaNative

italki · China

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (15)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Feng.R

Feng.R

ChinaNative

italki · China

🌸Double certificate Chinese teacher with 7 years of teaching experience🌸

Native
7 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Cantonese +3
★ 5.0 (15)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Hsu

TaiwanNative

italki · Taiwan

Native
200+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (15)
Replies to 95% of messages

Chinese (Taiwan) · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners

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Kai

Kai

ChinaNative

italki · China

Certified Chinese Teacher with 8 Years of Experience - Tailored Lessons to Meet Your Needs and Goals

Native
10 yrs · 200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +3
★ 5.0 (15)
Replies to 95% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Wendy

ChinaNative

italki · China

Native
6 yrs · 200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +2
★ 4.8 (17)
Replies to 97% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Yu

ChinaNative

italki · China

拥有二十多年经验和国际认证的中文老师

Native
5 yrs · 200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
No other language listed
★ 4.7 (18)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Kids
Lin

Lin

ChinaNative

italki · China

🌟5+ years experience 💖 Great for advanced 🤡 Fun and relaxed classes 🍻 Daily & business

Native
5 yrs · 200+ lessons
Language degree
English
★ 4.9 (15)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches B1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Andrea

Andrea

ChinaNative

italki · China

Native
200+ lessons
Language degree
English +2
★ 4.9 (15)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Sherin

Sherin

ChinaNative

italki · China

Certified Mandarin Teacher | Experienced in International Schools

Native
500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 4.9 (15)
Replies to 99% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Qianqian

ChinaNative

italki · China

Native Mandarin Teacher | Fix your tones & build real‑world speaking confidence

Native
200+ lessons
Teaching degree · verified
English
★ 5.0 (14)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Gao

ChinaNative

italki · China

Multilingual Mandarin teacher|Fun, patient, interactive|Conversational

Native
200+ lessons
Language degree
English +3
★ 5.0 (14)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Carrie

Carrie

ChinaNative

italki · China

Specializing in Beginners | HSK Exams | Customized Intermediate to Advanced Content | Practicality |

Native
3 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (14)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

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

Ella

ChinaNative

italki · China

Specially appointed teacher for listed companies🔥Master's degree🔥Super patient🔥

Native
8 yrs · 200+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (14)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Jiangqiuxue

ChinaNative

italki · China

Postgraduate in Linguistics with eight years of teaching experience😄

Native
8 yrs · 200+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (14)
Replies to 99% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
YERIM

YERIM

South Korea

italki · South Korea

🟥pronunciation expert

Fluent (C2)
10 yrs · 100+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Korean +2
★ 5.0 (14)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Ling

Ling

ChinaNative

italki · China

🎓 Master's degree|Certified Experienced Tutor (10+ Years) |🗣 Speaking & Listening Specialist

Native
10 yrs · 200+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (14)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Hazeline

MalaysiaNative

italki · Malaysia

Ex Flight Attendant that enjoys making friends with people around the world

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (14)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (Malaysia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
XiaoMi

XiaoMi

ChinaNative

italki · China

10+Years XP|🎈儿童日语入门|Chinese Communication|HSK🏅(kids/Adults)

Native
11 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
Japanese +2
★ 5.0 (14)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Nicole

ChinaNative

italki · China

Every sunday I'll update my calendar for the following week. Thank you :))

Native
200+ lessons
Other certificate
English +1
★ 4.9 (14)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
Wai

Wai

ChinaNative

italki · China

A native Chinese teacher with 2 years of teaching experience

Native
2 yrs · 200+ lessons
Teaching degree
English
★ 5.0 (13)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Emily

ChinaNative

italki · China

✅ CTCSOL-Certified ✅ 1000+ Lessons ✅ Practical & Structured Chinese ✅ HSK & Business Chinese

Native
6 yrs · 200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (13)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners

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Chinese tutors by platform

AmazingTalker is both the cheapest (median $9.24) and the biggest (3,501 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
AmazingTalker3,501$9.24$6.60–$205.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Tusclases / FindTutors2,382$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
Cafetalk210$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$50–$794.9★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, 9187 tutors
Native speakers
$17Middle 50% between $9.00 and $24, 7239 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 1948 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, 3501 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$21Middle 50% between $17 and $27, 2382 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, 210 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 $50 and $79, 31 tutors
LanguaTalk
$33Middle 50% between $32 and $39, 6 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Chinese tutors are from

  • ChinaChina5,339 / 9,206
  • TaiwanTaiwan732 / 9,206
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China103 / 9,206
  • South KoreaSouth Korea59 / 9,206
  • JapanJapan53 / 9,206
  • MalaysiaMalaysia50 / 9,206
  • United StatesUnited States42 / 9,206
  • CanadaCanada27 / 9,206

Chinese tutors: FAQ

Across 9,187 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 7,258 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 9,206 Chinese tutors on AmazingTalker, Tusclases / FindTutors, italki, Preply, Classgap, and Cafetalk. AmazingTalker has the most choice, with 3,501 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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