Anna
NativeClassgap · United States
Real Chinese, Real training, Real culture
- Native
- 10 yrs · 500+ lessons
- Other certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (173)
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Page language: English
4,126 tutors · 12 platforms
Online Chinese tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $22 at the median, across the 4,126 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.
$22/h
Median / hour
$16–$28
Typical range
$0
Trial lesson
4,126
on 12 platforms
Compare Chinese tutors
242 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Carmen
Classgap · Spain
- Upper intermediate (B2)
- 10 yrs · 200+ lessons
- Other certificate
- Spanish +3
- ★ 5.0 (117)
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$42/h
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Liuqing
NativeClassgap · China
Hello
- Native
- 10 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- Other certificate
- Spanish
- ★ 5.0 (65)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
$17/h
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Huifan
NativeClassgap · China
Professional Qualified Native Chinese Mandarin Teacher. HSK BCT YCT Exams. Learn Talk and Write Chinese Now.
- Native
- 10 yrs · 200+ lessons
- Other certificate
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (63)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$24/h
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Alice
Classgap · China
- Fluent (C2)
- 5 yrs · 500+ lessons
- Other certificate
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (37)
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$36/h
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Weina
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 3 yrs · 200+ lessons
- Other certificate
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$24/h
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Jing
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 5 yrs · 50+ lessons
- Other certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$17/h
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Xuan
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 5 yrs · 200+ lessons
- Other certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$22/h
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Caroline
NativeClassgap · China
Experienced Chinese tutor: Fun courses from pinyin basics to business phrases!
- Native
- 10 yrs · 100+ lessons
- Other certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
$17/h
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Jingjing
NativeClassgap · China
Ex-SQE and R&D Engineer | Shanghai 211 Master | Technical & Business Chinese
- Native
- 3 yrs · 50+ lessons
- Other certificate
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
$16/h
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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
Grace
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 10 yrs · 100+ lessons
- Other certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Leon D.
NativeClassgap · Ireland
- Native
- 5 yrs · 100+ lessons
- Other certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$15/h
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Yiding
NativeClassgap · China
Online Chinese teacher, 3+ years experience. Can also teach you to cook
- Native
- 3 yrs · 4 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$18/h
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Candy
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 3 yrs · 11 lessons
- Other certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$12/h
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Yuan
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 1 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Huangli
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 3 yrs · 50+ lessons
- Other certificate
- English
- ★ 4.7 (3)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$18/h
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Jessica
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 10 yrs · 50+ lessons
- Other certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$22/h
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Tracy
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 10 yrs · 43 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$12/h
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Yang
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 1 yrs · 36 lessons
- Other certificate
- French +1
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$24/h
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Lylia
NativeClassgap · China
Learn Chinese with me and unlock your potential.
- Native
- 5 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$36/h
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群
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 1 yrs · 9 lessons
- Other certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$10/h
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Rowling
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 3 yrs · 5 lessons
- Other certificate
- Spanish +1
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Danielle
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 1 yrs · 38 lessons
- Other certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$24/h
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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.
| Platform | Tutors | Median / h | Middle 50% | Avg. rating | Trial lesson | Lesson length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| AmazingTalker | 315 | $21 | $14–$28 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Classgap | 239 | $17 | $14–$23 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Cafetalk | 191 | $13 | $9.46–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| italki | 45 | $15 | $12–$20 | 4.9★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 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 |
| Apprentus | 28 | $42 | $29–$48 | 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
$22Middle 50% between $16 and $28, 4107 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $30, 1608 tutors
Non-native
$23Middle 50% between $17 and $27, 2499 tutors
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
AmazingTalker
$21Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 315 tutors
Classgap
$17Middle 50% between $14 and $23, 239 tutors
Cafetalk
$13Middle 50% between $9.46 and $15, 191 tutors
italki
$15Middle 50% between $12 and $20, 45 tutors
Verbling
$29Middle 50% between $25 and $40, 41 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$60Middle 50% between $49 and $78, 28 tutors
Apprentus
$42Middle 50% between $29 and $48, 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
- China1,342 / 4,126
Taiwan249 / 4,126
South Korea26 / 4,126
Japan26 / 4,126- United States12 / 4,126
Vietnam11 / 4,126
Malaysia9 / 4,126
Hong Kong SAR China9 / 4,126
Chinese tutors: FAQ
Across 4,107 Chinese tutors with a listed price, the median is $22 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $11 and $38 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 1,627 native speakers.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $0. Trials are offered on Preply, AmazingTalker, Classgap, Cafetalk, and italki, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.
We track 4,126 Chinese tutors on Tusclases / FindTutors, Preply, AmazingTalker, Classgap, Cafetalk, and italki. 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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