Jiawen
Apprentus
Mandarin / Cantonese Chinese courses - all levels - 5+ years of experience
- Not listed
- New tutor
- None listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Page language: English
7,305 tutors · 12 platforms
Online Chinese tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $18 at the median, across the 7,305 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $11 and $24 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $1.10. Native speakers charge a median of $16 per hour, versus $21 for non-native tutors.
$18/h
Median / hour
$11–$24
Typical range
$1.10
Trial lesson
7,305
on 12 platforms
Compare Chinese tutors
7,307 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Riley
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Grammar｜Exam Prep
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (1,307)
- Not shown
Teaches B1
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$50/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.60
Leeming
Verbling · China
- Not listed
- 1,000+ lessons
- Other certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (493)
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
$32/h
Book on Verbling(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Sandy
NativeEngoo · Taiwan
I hold a Master's degree in Hospitality Management and a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (296)
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Chinese (Taiwan)
- Business
Subscription
on Engoo
Dongmei Y.
NativePreply · China
10+ Years - Full-Time Professional - HSK - Subject - Business - Conversation - Customized Course
- Native
- 12 yrs · 10,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Korean +1
- ★ 5.0 (73)
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- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$30/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $13
Christina L.
Wyzant
ㄅㄆㄇㄈHSK AP Chinese IB Chinese+ 10+ years of teaching experience
- Not listed
- 100+ hours taught
- Not listed
- Not listed
- ★ 5.0 (47)
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- Exam prep
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Elsa
Nativeitalki · China
Beginner Chinese Tutor | Patient & Easygoing | Speak from Day 1
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (34)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Alice
Tusclasesparticulares
Clases Particulares Hueco: martes/jueves 19h y vienes 20h
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- Not listed
- Not listed
- ★ 5.0 (19)
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$23/h
Book on Tusclasesparticulares(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Xirong
NativeClassgap · China
💰Only teach you practical business Chinese💰
- Native
- 5 yrs · 38 lessons
- Other certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
Bella Duong
NativeCafetalk · Vietnam
English, Chinese
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$17/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.56
Kwok
Tutor Hunt
About Me I am an experienced and passionate tutor with over 18 years of teaching experience in Hong Kong and the UK.
- Not listed
- 30 hours taught
- Other certificate · verified
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Kids
Ying
Apprentus
Mandarin Chinese Class for Beginners or Intermediate Students
- Not listed
- New tutor
- None listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Sandy
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Business｜Daily｜Pronunciation
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1,300)
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Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$49/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.80
Yi
Verbling · Taiwan
- Not listed
- 500+ lessons
- Other certificate
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (413)
- Usually within a few hours
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
$55/h
Book on Verbling(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Yu K.
NativePreply · China
Shanghai TOP International School+Alibaba+Trip.com Tech&MKT Experience | Real life mandarin 💼 Business Chinese expert ✈️ Travel 🥳Kids FUN and ENGAGING Lessons|…
- Native
- 5 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (74)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
$47/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $20
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
Xue
Tusclasesparticulares
Clases de chino mandarin online económicas, también preparacion para examenes
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- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- ★ 5.0 (19)
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$17/h
Book on Tusclasesparticulares(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Ella C.
Wyzant
Mandarin & Cantonese Tutor | Beginner-Friendly
- Not listed
- 26 hours taught
- Not listed
- Not listed
- ★ 5.0 (17)
- Usually within a few hours
- Beginners
Wesley
NativeEngoo · Taiwan
I have a background in Bachelor of Science studies.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 4.9 (13)
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Chinese (Taiwan)
Subscription
on Engoo
Sally
NativeClassgap · China
Beginner-friendly|Fast-track Pinyin|Practical Chinese|Pronunciation Correction
- Native
- 5 yrs · 50+ lessons
- Other certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$39/h
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Cindy Tang
NativeCafetalk · China
This course is specifically designed for first-time listeners. Let's assess your English level together, discuss your goals, and decide on the most suitable co…
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +3
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$5.74/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Wei
Tutor Hunt
Passionate and dedicated piano teacher specializing in ABRSM piano exams (Grades 1–8).
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Other certificate · verified
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Can take over a day
- Kids
Yongjie
Apprentus
I offer small group classes (1 to 5 students) teaching Chinese language
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Miss
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Five-year teaching experience
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1,281)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$38/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.70
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Chinese tutors by platform
AmazingTalker is both the cheapest (median $12) and the biggest (2,915 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 | 2,915 | $12 | $6.60–$20 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| 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 |
| italki | 298 | $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 | 83 | $34 | $26–$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
$18Middle 50% between $11 and $24, 7286 tutors
Native speakers
$16Middle 50% between $7.92 and $22, 4539 tutors
Non-native
$21Middle 50% between $17 and $27, 2747 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
AmazingTalker
$12Middle 50% between $6.60 and $20, 2915 tutors
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
italki
$18Middle 50% between $15 and $24, 298 tutors
Cafetalk
$13Middle 50% between $9.46 and $15, 191 tutors
Apprentus
$34Middle 50% between $26 and $42, 83 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
- China3,850 / 7,305
- Taiwan619 / 7,305
Hong Kong SAR China80 / 7,305
South Korea53 / 7,305
Japan45 / 7,305
Malaysia29 / 7,305
United States28 / 7,305
Canada18 / 7,305
Chinese tutors: FAQ
Across 7,286 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 $16 per hour, while non-native tutors charge $21. We list 4,558 native speakers.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $1.10. Trials are offered on AmazingTalker, Preply, Classgap, italki, and Cafetalk, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.
We track 7,305 Chinese tutors on AmazingTalker, Tusclases / FindTutors, Preply, Classgap, italki, and Cafetalk. AmazingTalker has the most choice, with 2,915 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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