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NativeAmazingTalker · China
Speaking🎪Writing🍓Reading
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (191)
- Not shown
Teaches A2
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$17/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Page language: English
1,077 tutors · 12 platforms
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
116 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Jerry Long
NativeCafetalk · China
你喜欢什么话题呢？ 让我们轻松畅聊吧！
- Native
- 2 yrs · 200+ lessons
- None listed
- Cantonese +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Everyday admin & immigration
Alma
Tusclases
Enseñanza de Chino mandarín para Niños y Adultos
- Not listed
- New tutor
- None listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Kids
$1.41/h
Book on Tusclases(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Kiki
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Speaking | Zhuyin & Pinyin
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- None listed
- Min Nan Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (193)
- Not shown
Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Everyday admin & immigration
$17/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.60
Barbara
Native (likely)Suasaulasparticulares
Professora de Mandarim online para crianças e adultos
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- Portuguese
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Kids
$3.84/h
Book on Suasaulasparticulares(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
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
$16/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.51
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Teacher Yiyi
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Fun Chinese for Kids & Adults
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (180)
- Not shown
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$15/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Nicht
Nachhilfeunterricht
Chinesisch-Tutor, der Kinder aller Altersgruppen unterrichtet
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Kids
$17/h
Book on Nachhilfeunterricht(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
nanaju
NativeCafetalk · South Korea
TOPIK1 읽기 연습을 할 수 있는 수업입니다.
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Korean +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Everyday admin & immigration
Mrs. Li
NativeAmazingTalker · China
game theme oral practice
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (149)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$17/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Echo Tsui
NativeCafetalk · China
Start from scratch, learn with ease ゼロからはじめて、ラクに入门
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +3
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
Vincent
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🗾Basic🗾Exam🗾Anime🗻Japanese🏯
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Japanese +1
- ★ 5.0 (133)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Jun.
NativeCafetalk · China
AP 試験の準備をしている学生向けの中国語レッスンです。 This course is for students who are preparing for the AP exam.
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Cantonese +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
Eunae
AmazingTalker · South Korea
Korean Level 2 Certificate
- Upper intermediate (B2)
- 3 yrs · 500+ lessons
- Teaching degree
- Korean +3
- ★ 5.0 (125)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$17/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Luisa
NativeCafetalk · Taiwan
Let's chat in Mandarin! You can talk about what happened today, interests, food, travel...you can choose any topics!
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Kids
selina
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Basic|Pronunciation|Children (6-11)
- Native
- 7 yrs · 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (119)
- Not shown
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A2
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$16/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Laoshi Chen
NativeCafetalk · Taiwan
台湾の色々なオンラインゲームをしながら、楽しく中国語を身につけます。
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$3.16/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Zoe
NativeAmazingTalker · China
GAPSK | Oral Improvement | HSK
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- Cantonese +1
- ★ 5.0 (107)
- Not shown
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$13/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
sakura wang
NativeCafetalk · China
まず楽しく中国語で話してみて、中国語学習の習慣を身につけましょう。
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- Japanese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$15/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Teacher Jiji
NativeAmazingTalker · China
💥New Teacher Offer
- Native
- 3 yrs · 200+ lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (107)
- Not shown
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$11/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.20
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
$5.70/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Teacher Cherry
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🔥Immersive classroom
- Native
- 2 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (97)
- Not shown
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$17/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.20
MinakoN
Cafetalk · Japan
中国語ネイティブの方の中日通訳翻訳練習のお手伝いをいたします。 アテンド、ミーティング、講演会等の逐次通訳練習について、ご相談をお待ちしています。
- Fluent (C2)
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- Japanese +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$15/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.43
June
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Chinese for Adults &kids✍️
- Native
- 20 yrs · 500+ lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (85)
- Not shown
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$16/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
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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.
| 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 |
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
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
Where Chinese tutors are from
- China580 / 1,077
- Taiwan179 / 1,077
- South Korea23 / 1,077
- Vietnam13 / 1,077
- Japan13 / 1,077
Hong Kong SAR China9 / 1,077
United States7 / 1,077
Italy2 / 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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