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Online Chinese tutors, compared

A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 4,632 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
4,632
on 12 platforms

Compare Chinese tutors

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

yangzi

yangzi

ChinaNative

italki · China

5 years+ offline language teaching experience in a Chinese university: HSK1-6 level|Conversational

Native
100+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 98% of messages

Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Peiru

Peiru

ChinaNative

italki · China

🏅 Extremely patient and enthusiastic🏅 Senior teacher🏅 children/adult education🏅

Native
50+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +3
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

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

Mocca

ChinaNative

italki · China

🏆 Certified & Experienced Chinese Tutor| Beginner-Friendly|✨Specializing in Listening & Speaking

Native
11 lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
yuling

yuling

ChinaNative

italki · China

Native
8 lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 57% of messages

Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Fiona

Fiona

ChinaNative

italki · China

Speak naturally, sound more like you! | Beginner-friendly‌

Native
4 lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
木子凌

木子凌

ChinaNative

italki · China

拥有超过8年教学经验的认证国际中文教师

Native
27 lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids

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Shaojie

Shaojie

ChinaNative

italki · China

Native
11 lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
Jessica

Jessica

ChinaNative

italki · China

Certified Mandarin Teacher | Beginner-Friendly Chinese Lessons | Master’s in Education & CTCSOL

Native
7 lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Yiyun

Yiyun

ChinaNative

italki · China

我有超过5年的第二外语教学经验,生活/旅行口语,擅长人文与跨文化视角

Native
11 lessons
Not listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 93% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
叶素琴

叶素琴

ChinaNative

italki · China

教师特点:有耐心+条理清晰 中文课程:成人零基础中文学习+日常口语表达+HSK考试

Native
19 lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
Shin

Shin

ChinaNative

italki · China

🎓Highly certified Edinburgh graduate with 8+ years teaching experience |Engaging & Reflective

Native
50+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +3
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Jia

Jia

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Linguistics PhD | 10 Years Teaching | Specialized in Chinese Courses for Spanish/English Speakers

Native
33 lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

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

Xiaochen

ChinaNative

italki · China

Newbie to Interactive Conversation within 25 Lessons|Beginner Expert| 2000+hr Taught|Speedy Progress

Native
16 lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–B1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Oceane

Oceane

ChinaNative

italki · China

有着4年教学经验的三语中文老师

Native
50+ lessons
Not listed
French +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 92% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
Danni

Danni

ChinaNative

italki · China

Professional Mandarin Teacher | Beginners, HSK & Conversational Chinese

Native
19 lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Sandy

Sandy

ChinaNative

italki · China

Certified Chinese teacher • 15yrs ESL • HSK • Business & Conversation

Native
22 lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 77% of messages

Teaches A1

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

Mia

ChinaNative

italki · China

Beginner Friendly | 5-Year Experience | Expert in Tones, Grammar & HSK | Based in Canada 🇨🇦

Native
7 lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

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

Aurora

ChinaNative

italki · China

Dual-Certified Instructor | Specialized for Beginners | Fun Chinese for Kids | Business Chinese

Native
8 lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
刘燕玲

刘燕玲

ChinaNative

italki · China

Certified tutor with 3 years of experience. Native Chinese. Tutor with fun and patient

Native
37 lessons
Professional teacher
English +2
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 80% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

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

Tingting

ChinaNative

italki · China

Expert Mandarin Tutor | 3000+ Hours Exp. | Life Chinese | Zero to Fluency Specialist

Native
100+ lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Lily

Lily

ChinaNative

italki · China

A teacher who helps you speak Chinese confidently. 자신 있게 중국어를 말할 수 있도록 도와주는 선생님 帮助你开口说中文的老师

Native
30 lessons
Not listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Luna

Luna

ChinaNative

italki · China

拥有2年线上教学经验和医学背景的对外汉语导师,以HSK为核心,搭配多元教材,开启沉浸式中文学习之旅。

Native
3 lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Vivi

Vivi

TaiwanNative

italki · Taiwan

Traditional Chinese|Taiwanese Mandarin|日本語OK|台湾華語

Native
16 lessons
Not listed
Japanese +3
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Lynn

Lynn

ItalyNative

italki · Italy

Native Chinese & Shanghainese | JLPT N1 & IELTS 7.5 | Japanese & Mandarin Tutor

Native
31 lessons
Not listed
English +2
★ 3.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration

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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.

Tutors, prices and trial lessons by platform
PlatformTutorsMedian / hMiddle 50%Avg. ratingTrial lessonLesson length
Tusclases / FindTutors2,320$22$17–$275.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
Preply869$24$18–$345.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Classgap510$18$13–$245.0★Free trial (20 min)60 min
AmazingTalker315$21$14–$285.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
italki235$18$15–$245.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
Cafetalk191$13$9.46–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Apprentus73$34$27–$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
Wyzant25$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
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $28, 4613 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $28, 2042 tutors
Non-native
$23Middle 50% between $17 and $28, 2571 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

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 $14 and $28, 315 tutors
italki
$18Middle 50% between $15 and $24, 235 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
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Chinese tutors are from

  • ChinaChina1,751 / 4,632
  • TaiwanTaiwan262 / 4,632
  • South KoreaSouth Korea27 / 4,632
  • JapanJapan26 / 4,632
  • United StatesUnited States16 / 4,632
  • VietnamVietnam13 / 4,632
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China12 / 4,632
  • MalaysiaMalaysia11 / 4,632

Chinese tutors: FAQ

Across 4,613 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 2,061 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 4,632 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 28, 2026

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