1,077 tutors · 12 platforms
The most affordable quarter of Chinese tutors charge $17 per hour or less: 276 tutors across 12 platforms. For comparison, the overall median is $24. Trial lessons typically cost $3.30. Native speakers charge a median of $24 per hour, versus $24 for non-native tutors.
120 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeAmazingTalker · China
HSK🌺Zero basis🌺Speaking
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · China
🌈 Chinese Culture Expert! 🎇 Speak Fluently in No Time! 🌟 Patient and Enthusiastic, Friendly for Beginners! ❗️ Pronunciation Pro 💐 Adults & Kids & Business & HSK
NativeClassgap · China
Experienced Chinese tutor: Fun courses from pinyin basics to business phrases!
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
4 Years Language Teaching Exprience, Daily Hokkien, Business Chinese, Daily and Traveling Chinese
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · China
「テキストで勉強した内容普段全然使わない！」と感じていませんか？実際、ネイティブの方が普段どうやって中国語を話しているかを会話しながら教えます^_^
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
❤️GAPSK|Read|Recitation|HSK❤️
Teaches A1–C2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativeCafetalk · China
日本語→中国語の翻訳をご希望の方は、ぜひお気軽にご相談ください。
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Business|Writing|Pronunciation
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
NativeCafetalk · Taiwan
純正な台灣繁體字です ლ(❛◡❛✿)ლ 老師給你免費教材,上課內容豐富，用英文或是日文上課都可以 ♪ 台灣的生活文化、日常口語表達方式、學習美麗的字體。 老師提供免費教材。特別推薦給喜愛台灣中國語的好朋友。 Authentic Taiwanese Mandarin lesson. Great, Various les…
Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Experienced, boost skills
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · China
你喜欢什么话题呢？ 让我们轻松畅聊吧！
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🦊Conversation|Adults|Writing🦊
Teaches A1–C2
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…
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Speaking🎪Writing🍓Reading
Teaches A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Speaking | Zhuyin & Pinyin
Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Fun Chinese for Kids & Adults
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
普通話商務📚兒童教學👨🎓粵普雙語
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
game theme oral practice
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Basic|Pronunciation|Children (6-11)
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
GAPSK | Oral Improvement | HSK
Teaches A2–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Conversation|Basic|Adults
Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
📝 Chinese Test Prep | Oral
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🔥Immersive classroom
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Chinese for Adults &kids✍️
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($13), while AmazingTalker offers the most choice (482 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 | 482 | $20 | $15–$28 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Preply | 235 | $34 | $24–$42 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 161 | $22 | $15–$28 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| Cafetalk | 36 | $13 | $6.19–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Wyzant | 33 | $50 | $45–$60 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| Classgap | 31 | $17 | $13–$19 | 4.9★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Verbling | 29 | $28 | $25–$35 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 28 | $60 | $49–$79 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Engoo | 22 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Apprentus | 13 | $42 | $37–$51 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 6 | $33 | $31–$39 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| italki | 1 | $15 | $15 | — | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
China580 / 1,077Taiwan179 / 1,077
South Korea23 / 1,077
Vietnam13 / 1,077
Japan13 / 1,077
Hong Kong SAR China9 / 1,077
United States7 / 1,077
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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 19, 2026
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