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Cheap Chinese tutors under $17 an hour

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.

$13/h
Median / hour
$9.88–$16
Typical range
$3.30
Trial lesson
276
on 12 platforms

Compare Chinese tutors

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

Miki.W

Miki.W

TaiwanNative

Cafetalk · Taiwan

台湾文化を楽しく学ぼう！～年越し・祝日・グルメ・夜市・観光～

Native
2,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Japanese
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour
  • Kids
  • Beginners
$5.06/h
Trial $4.43
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
lily fan

lily fan

ChinaNative

Cafetalk · China

よく使う基本文を勉強して、すぐ実践できる中国語！

Native
5,000+ lessons
Not listed
Japanese +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours
  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
$15/h
Trial $1.90
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Nina HUANG

Nina HUANG

TaiwanNative

Cafetalk · Taiwan

中国語コース

Native
500+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Japanese +1
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour
  • Speaks your language
$15/h
Trial $3.16
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Eka

Eka

TaiwanNative

Cafetalk · Taiwan

歡迎想挑戰中文程度達B1至B2程度的學員，讓老師來幫你吧！

Native
1,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours
  • Speaks your language
  • Everyday admin & immigration
$9.49/h
Trial $1.27
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
hsinchan

hsinchan

TaiwanNative

Cafetalk · Taiwan

Let's have a quick conversation in Chinese!

Native
500+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +2
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour
  • Speaks your language
$15/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Kaeinan

Kaeinan

ChinaNative

Cafetalk · China

ご要望に合わせてレッスン内容を設計します。

Native
200+ lessons
Not listed
Cantonese +3
No reviews yet
Usually within a day
  • Speaks your language
$9.49/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)

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Wu

Wu

TaiwanNative

Cafetalk · Taiwan

時代華語1~3

Native
2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +2
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour
  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
$6.96/h
Trial $4.43
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
mikan XIE

mikan XIE

ChinaNative

Cafetalk · China

ゼロから中国語を学ぶ、声調・子音・母音を詳しく解説

Native
1 lessons
Not listed
Cantonese +2
No reviews yet
Usually within a day
  • Speaks your language
$14/h
Trial $3.16
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)

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Chinese tutors by platform

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.

Tutors, prices and trial lessons by platform
PlatformTutorsMedian / hMiddle 50%Avg. ratingTrial lessonLesson length
AmazingTalker482$20$15–$285.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Preply235$34$24–$425.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Tusclases / FindTutors161$22$15–$285.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
Cafetalk36$13$6.19–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Wyzant33$50$45–$605.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min
Classgap31$17$13–$194.9★Free trial (20 min)60 min
Verbling29$28$25–$355.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
Tutor Hunt28$60$49–$794.9★No trial lessons60 min
Engoo22from $67/month—5.0★Free trial (25 min)25 min
Apprentus13$42$37–$514.9★No trial lessons60 min
LanguaTalk6$33$31–$395.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)55 min
italki1$15$15—Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min

How much Chinese tutors charge

Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.

All tutors
$24Middle 50% between $17 and $34, 1055 tutors
Native speakers
$24Middle 50% between $17 and $33, 792 tutors
Non-native
$24Middle 50% between $17 and $39, 263 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Prices by platform

Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.

AmazingTalker
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $28, 482 tutors
Preply
$34Middle 50% between $24 and $42, 235 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$22Middle 50% between $15 and $28, 161 tutors
Cafetalk
$13Middle 50% between $6.19 and $15, 36 tutors
Wyzant
$50Middle 50% between $45 and $60, 33 tutors
Classgap
$17Middle 50% between $13 and $19, 31 tutors
Verbling
$28Middle 50% between $25 and $35, 29 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$60Middle 50% between $49 and $79, 28 tutors
Apprentus
$42Middle 50% between $37 and $51, 13 tutors
LanguaTalk
$33Middle 50% between $31 and $39, 6 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Chinese tutors are from

  • ChinaChina580 / 1,077
  • TaiwanTaiwan179 / 1,077
  • South KoreaSouth Korea23 / 1,077
  • VietnamVietnam13 / 1,077
  • JapanJapan13 / 1,077
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China9 / 1,077
  • United StatesUnited States7 / 1,077
  • ItalyItaly2 / 1,077

Popular Chinese lesson types

Chinese tutors: FAQ

The cheapest quarter of Chinese tutors in our directory charge $17 per hour or less (276 tutors). Community tutors and non-native speakers are usually the most affordable, and many offer discounted trial lessons.

Across 1,055 Chinese tutors with a listed price, the median is $24 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $8.21 and $46 per hour.

Yes. The median trial lesson costs $3.30. Trials are offered on AmazingTalker, Preply, Cafetalk, Classgap, and Verbling, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.

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 October 19, 2026

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