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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

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

Maggie

Maggie

ChinaNative

italki · China

🎯Cure "Mute Chinese" ❤️Complete Beginner Friendly 🌟Highly Structured Courses ✅Master's Degree

Native
2,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +3
★ 5.0 (93)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

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

Eileen

Singapore

italki · Singapore

Fluent (C2)
200+ lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (42)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A2–B2

  • Speaks your language
林佳敏

林佳敏

ChinaNative

italki · China

Personalized | HSK | Kids & Teens | Business &Travel Chinese | Practical & Daily|Patient Native

Native
100+ lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (36)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C1

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

Tinn

ChinaNative

italki · 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
Gin

Gin

ChinaNative

italki · China

⭐ 5yrs certified teacher|Zero-Beginner Friendly |Travel /HSK Prep|Bilingual (English/Chinese)

Native
500+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (32)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

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

Huiyan

ChinaNative

italki · China

耐心趣味中文老师| 沉浸式乐学| HSK&商务英语&粤语

Native
100+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Cantonese +1
★ 5.0 (25)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids

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Alexandra

Alexandra

ChinaNative

italki · China

✍️4+ years Experienced & Certified Mandarin Tutor-Beginner friendly-HSK&YCT-adults&children

Native
200+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (21)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Vera.Wei

Vera.Wei

ChinaNative

italki · China

Native
100+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (18)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Yiqi.イキ

Yiqi.イキ

TaiwanNative

italki · Taiwan

🌟 Practical, immersive teaching through images, games, and real-life language use. 🌟

Native
200+ lessons
Not listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (16)
Replies to 100% of messages

Chinese (Taiwan) · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Nene

Nene

ChinaNative

italki · China

✨ Certified Teacher with Int'l School Background |Beginner- Friendly |Make Learning Fun 💭

Native
100+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +3
★ 5.0 (13)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Monika

Monika

ChinaNative

italki · China

Expert in Oral Chinese | Culture Immersion|5 years experience|Business Chinese

Native
200+ lessons
Not listed
English +5
★ 5.0 (11)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

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

shuyu

ChinaNative

italki · China

CTCSOL native‑Chinese tutor with years of teaching experience. I can tutor in Korean & English.

Native
100+ lessons
Professional teacher
Korean +1
★ 5.0 (10)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A2–C2

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

Sara

ChinaNative

italki · China

Daily 30‑min Chinese dialogue practice for fluent conversation.👩🏻‍🏫˙ᵕ˙ᰔ

Native
100+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +2
★ 5.0 (9)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

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

Yi

ChinaNative

italki · China

Every little bit you say helps you make progress

Native
200+ lessons
Not listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (9)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Rica

Rica

ChinaNative

italki · China

Beginner friendly/HSK/Business Chinese/Travel/Correct pronunciation/Kids and adults courses.

Native
200+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
★ 4.5 (9)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

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

Xiuya

ChinaNative

italki · China

Fun & Multilingual Chinese Tutor | World Traveler & Photographer

Native
50+ lessons
Not listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 98% of messages

Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
Cherish

Cherish

ChinaNative

italki · China

Certified Teacher with 2+ Years of Teaching Experience|Chinese Announcer at the World's Best Airline

Native
46 lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Ren

Ren

ChinaNative

italki · China

🌟Daily Conversation Chinese| HSK/YCT Exam Preparation | Travel Chinese

Native
50+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (5)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
Li

Li

ChinaNative

italki · China

a digital nomad traveling around the world

Native
40 lessons
Not listed
Cantonese +2
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
Iris

Iris

ChinaNative

italki · China

🌟 More than Chinese — understand 🏯 culture & history, speak 🗣 like a native with perfect tones

Native
50+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 83% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

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

Sunan

ChinaNative

italki · China

HSK / YCT / Kids Chinese / Daily Conversation / Travel Chinese / Mandarin Tutor

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

Teaches A1–C2

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

Dennis

ChinaNative

italki · China

Certified teacher from American and European schools and renowned university|5+years experienced

Native
50+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

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

Xueping

ChinaNative

italki · China

🎯 Stop Memorizing — Start Speaking Chinese!🌟 Experienced & Multilingual Tutor 😊

Native
25 lessons
Not listed
Cantonese +2
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

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

Chunxia

ChinaNative

italki · China

✅Native Mandarin Tutor | Fluent English | Beginner friendly | UK & USA students | Custom notes

Native
50+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +2
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids

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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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