Xiao
Nativeitalki · China
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (203)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$11/h
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8,301 tutors · 12 platforms
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.
Native
Chaoqun M.
NativePreply · China
6 years of TCFL teaching experience| Passionate about cross-cultural communication |adult beginners.teenagers.children| international trade | Energetic | Begin…
- Native
- 3 yrs · 500+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (35)
- Not shown
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$36/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
Thiago
Suasaulasparticulares
Professor de Chinês
- Not listed
- 10 years teaching
- None listed
- Portuguese
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Not shown
$3.84/h
Book on Suasaulasparticulares(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Peter
NativeClassgap · Hong Kong SAR China
- Native
- New tutor
- Other certificate
- Japanese +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$18/h
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Shun.M
Cafetalk · Japan
初心者、受験者、学び直したい人、みんなにオススメ！ 英語を身につけながら、好きな洋楽を聴きながら、一石二鳥！好きな歌から文法、そして発音を磨く、テキストとは違って、曲のニュアンスからの英語表現と生きた英語を学べます。楽しく歌っているうちに身につけられます。
- Fluent (C2)
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$7.65/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.56
Ashley
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎉Kids&Adults Conversation♥️
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (316)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$29/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
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Cayla
Nativeitalki · China
5年经验，最理解学生想法的老师
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Cantonese +3
- ★ 4.9 (216)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$19/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Wan-Yi S.
NativePreply · Taiwan
🎓 Master Mandarin with My Proven Method | 🎯 Clear Tones & Real Conversations | 🗣️ Start Speaking with Precise Sentence Structure
- Native
- 2 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (35)
- Not shown
Chinese (Taiwan) · likely
- Speaks your language
$46/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $19
Joy
Native (likely)FindTutors
Private online Mandarin lessons with an experienced, patient and friendly native Chinese teacher
- Native (likely)
- Not listed
- None listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Not shown
Chinese (China) · likely
- Kids
$33/h
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Susan Y.
NativeClassgap · Canada
Teaching: - Using additional materials i.e. video, animation, drama to increase student's learning motivation. - Sharing my working and living experiences in J…
- Native
- 5 years teaching
- Language degree
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$54/h
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Tong LaoShi
NativeCafetalk · China
分かりやすく面白いレッスンの中で、実践力を磨き、その場で身につけて帰っていただけるようなレッスン！
- Native
- 12 lessons
- Not listed
- Japanese
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
$27/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
Felicia
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
🗣️Basic Chinese | Conversation
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (307)
- 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
彭瑶
Nativeitalki · China
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (202)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Jie Z.
NativePreply · China
✅Beginner To Advanced |📚 HSK| 🌏 Culture & History | ✨Real-Life Expressions |✈️ Practical Travel Language | 🗣️Practical Chinese for adults
- Native
- 3 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (35)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$23/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.50
Aitana
Native (likely)Tusclasesparticulares
Profesora nativa de chino | Clases particulares para todas las edades
- Native (likely)
- Not listed
- None listed
- Spanish
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Not shown
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
$17/h
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Darya
Classgap · Spain
- Not listed
- 10 years teaching
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- Russian +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$18/h
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Hae ran.P
NativeCafetalk · China
了解学生需求，推荐适合课程
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Not listed
- Korean +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$13/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.46
Elly
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Customized Speaking
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (309)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$29/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Jason
Nativeitalki · China
Certified trilingual Chinese teacher and PhD in international relations
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (204)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$25/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $13
郑娅 郑.
NativePreply · China
Recognized tutor with 3 years of experience
- Native
- 3 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (35)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$9.60/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.00
Jing
Native (likely)Tusclasesparticulares
Profesora de chino nativa, te enseño a hablar chino en una semana!
- Native (likely)
- 13 years teaching
- None listed
- Spanish
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Not shown
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Kids
$17/h
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Anita
NativeClassgap · China
Professional Mandarin & Cantonese Tutor (MBA, 8+ Years, 20+ Countries)
- Native
- 5 years teaching
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$64/h
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Shuya
NativeCafetalk · China
Any topic available/ Build your vocabulary/ Boost your fluency
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Not listed
- Japanese +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$15/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
"Dicey
NativeAmazingTalker · China
"🎯Adult Chinese
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (303)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Everyday admin & immigration
$26/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.20
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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.
| Platform | Tutors | Median / h | Middle 50% | Avg. rating | Trial lesson | Lesson length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AmazingTalker | 2,954 | $12 | $6.60–$20 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 2,324 | $22 | $17–$26 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| italki | 1,194 | $20 | $15–$27 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Preply | 869 | $24 | $18–$34 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Classgap | 511 | $18 | $13–$24 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Cafetalk | 192 | $13 | $9.51–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Apprentus | 136 | $33 | $25–$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 | 27 | $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
$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
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
Where Chinese tutors are from
- China4,620 / 8,301
- Taiwan696 / 8,301
- Hong Kong SAR China92 / 8,301
South Korea55 / 8,301- Japan53 / 8,301
Malaysia47 / 8,301
United States34 / 8,301- Canada24 / 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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