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Online Chinese tutors, compared

A 60-minute online Chinese lesson costs $24 at the median, across the 1,077 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $17 and $34 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $3.30. Native speakers charge a median of $24 per hour, versus $24 for non-native tutors.

$24/h
Median / hour
$17–$34
Typical range
$3.30
Trial lesson
1,077
on 12 platforms

Compare Chinese tutors

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

Yun Rui X.

Yun Rui X.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

Certified Mandarin Teacher | IGCSE Chinese 0547/0523 Exam Tutor | HSK 1-6 & Business Chinese Coach

Native
500+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (15)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
LinShan Z.

LinShan Z.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

✅13 years of teaching experience, Level-2 Grade A Mandarin certified, fluent in authentic Cantonese.✅ Core Courses: HSK 1–6,YCT,Business Chinese, Beginner Chin…

Native
13 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
Cantonese +2
★ 5.0 (14)
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Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Yu-Chen C.

Yu-Chen C.

TaiwanNative

Preply · Taiwan

A Tri-lingual Mandarin teacher

Native
2 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (14)
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  • Speaks your language
Jia L.

Jia L.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

15Y Fortune 500 HRBP |Workplace Mandarin & Chinese Interview Coach | Fun Mandarin for Kids

Native
3 yrs · 500+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (14)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
泽宜 宋.

泽宜 宋.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

From Tangshan to Lisbon: Experienced and professional Mandarin teachers with an international perspective and ten years of language learning experience to help…

Native
5 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Portuguese +3
★ 5.0 (14)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Ling Yu S.

Ling Yu S.

TaiwanNative

Preply · Taiwan

Qualified Teacher from Taiwan, Double Major in Chinese Education, Proficient in Zhuyin and Pinyin, Professional Mandarin Teacher for Adults

Native
100+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (14)
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  • Speaks your language

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Jack H.

Jack H.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

Speak Chinese Clearly and Confidently; Fun & Practical Chinese Lessons for Real Life; Fix Your Pronunciation, Boost Your Speaking; Learn Chinese with a Certifi…

Native
2 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (14)
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  • Speaks your language
Lyulian H.

Lyulian H.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

Certified Mandarin Teacher | 4 years of International Teaching Experience | Mandarin for Beginners & HSK Prep

Native
4 yrs · 200+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (14)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
晓晨 Z.

晓晨 Z.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

A gentle, patient, fun, and responsible Chinese teacher! Learning Chinese with me is enjoyable!

Native
2 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 4.9 (15)
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Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Wenqiang W.

Wenqiang W.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

Beginner-friendly, experienced teacher with professional certification CTCSOL. Super patient and enthusiastic, helping with pronunciation and listening skills.

Native
5 yrs · 200+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +2
★ 5.0 (13)
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Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Min Xian H.

Min Xian H.

TaiwanNative

Preply · Taiwan

⭐️Taiwanese Mandarin Teacher | 🌎Daily Conversation and slangs | ☀️Customized courses | 🗣️Vocabulary voice messages to review after every class

Native
6 yrs · 200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (13)
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Chinese (Taiwan)

  • Speaks your language
Xuan S.

Xuan S.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

Chinese That Feels Like a Conversation 💬 | From Beginner to Fluent Chinese 🇨🇳 | Professional Native Mandarin Tutor | 11 Years in Canada 🇨🇦 | HSK & Conversation

Native
4 yrs · 100+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (13)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Junyun Z.

Junyun Z.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

🐼 Let's make learning Chinese simple, practical, and fun! Speak Naturally & Confidently | Spanish & English Support

Native
3 yrs · 500+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (13)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
Yuanyuan Y.

Yuanyuan Y.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

🌈 Chinese Culture Expert! 🎇 Speak Fluently in No Time! 🌟 Patient and Enthusiastic, Friendly for Beginners! ❗️ Pronunciation Pro 💐 Adults & Kids & Business & HSK

Native
5 yrs · 200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (13)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Yuan yuan G.

Yuan yuan G.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

🍃Quick Oral Chinese🍃Custom Courses for Adults & Kids🍃10 years of teaching experience🍃Beginners welcome, speak without fear

Native
10 yrs · 200+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (12)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Yu H.

Yu H.

TaiwanNative

Preply · Taiwan

Speak Chinese from Day One | Native Chinese & English Speaker | 5+ Years of Experience | Personalized Lessons | Based in Belgium 🇧🇪

Native
5 yrs · 200+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +5
★ 5.0 (12)
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  • Speaks your language
Jiayi X.

Jiayi X.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

Learn Chinese in a fun and relaxed way—book your first class now!

Native
10 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (12)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
Xiaowen L.

Xiaowen L.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

10 Years of Teaching Experience / Level 2 Mandarin Certification | Teaching Mandarin, Cantonese, and English for Kids, Travel, and Business – All in One Stop!

Native
10 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +2
★ 5.0 (12)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
Xinzhu H.

Xinzhu H.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

❤️3 years experience❤️ Friendly to beginner ❤️ National Putonghua(Mandarin) Certificate ❤️ Adult and children ❤️ Focus on real-life conversation❤️HSK、YCT、Pin Y…

Native
3 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (12)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Yi-Ru K.

Yi-Ru K.

TaiwanNative

Preply · Taiwan

TCSOL Certified Tutor | Taiwanese (formerly lived in Korea, now in the Netherlands) | Intermediate to Advanced Courses | Highly Interactive, Clear Structure

Native
1 yrs · 100+ lessons
Not listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (12)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
建光 张.

建光 张.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

Professional Chinese teachers with International Chinese Teacher Professional Competence Certificate, adopt flexible and interesting teaching methods, and teac…

Native
2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (11)
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Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Ruiqi L.

Ruiqi L.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

🎯 Real Chinese That Clicks | From Zero to Confident • Ace the HSK • Global Professional • Culture & Connection

Native
2 yrs · 200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
Danish +1
★ 5.0 (11)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
Mengying T.

Mengying T.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

8Y Teaching Exp | Std Pronun & After‑class Audio | MA in E&D Psychology 🧠 |Fluent EN |HSK & Business Pro | 0-Level Friendly |Fun & Tailored Lessons | Traveled…

Native
8 yrs · 500+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (11)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
Ginny W.

Ginny W.

TaiwanNative

Preply · Taiwan

Speak Chinese with Confidence! From Basics to Real Talk✨

Native
2 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (10)
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Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids

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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

Chinese tutors: FAQ

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.

Cafetalk has the lowest median price for Chinese tutors in our data: $13 per hour, and a quarter of its tutors charge $6.19 or less.

Not really: native Chinese speakers charge a median of $24 per hour, while non-native tutors charge $24. We list 814 native speakers.

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 track 1,077 Chinese tutors on AmazingTalker, Preply, Tusclases / FindTutors, Cafetalk, Wyzant, and Classgap. AmazingTalker has the most choice, with 482 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 October 19, 2026

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