Xīnyán
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$18/h
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1,077 tutors · 12 platforms
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
1,077 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Hua
Tutor Hunt
I`m Hua-Chen(Janice), a native speaker of Mandarin Chinese.
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Other certificate
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
Gabriel
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Optometry&Mandarin Teacher
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Other certificate
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (1,144)
- Not shown
Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$37/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Tiffany
NativeVerbling · China
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (123)
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
$25/h
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Biru L.
NativePreply · China
✨Highly qualified tutor specializing in beginner learners 📘HSK exam preparation 🗣️Authentic spoken Chinese 🧸Chinese for kids 💼Business Chinese
- Native
- 5 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (51)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$43/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $18
Arwen L.
Native (likely)Wyzant
Film Studies Tutor | PhD | Chinese & World Cinema
- Native (likely)
- 4 hours taught
- Other certificate
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Not shown
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María
Tusclasesparticulares
🀄 Domina el chino y prepara tu HSK: clases online para todas las edades y niveles
- Fluent (C2)
- Not listed
- Official exam examiner
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Kids
Angela
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 5 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$28/h
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Yoppy
NativeCafetalk · Taiwan
了解並練習日文的高低音及語調規則，適合想要學習正確標準語發音的同學
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- Japanese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$20/h
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Siaw
Tutor Hunt
I am happy to teach Biology and Chinese Mandarin.
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Other certificate
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
메이ℳ𝒶𝓎
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
‼️Fluent in English‼️5yr➕
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Korean +2
- ★ 5.0 (1,143)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$33/h
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Yi
Verbling · Taiwan
- Not listed
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- French +1
- ★ 5.0 (94)
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
$25/h
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Yuan S.
NativePreply · China
🎁Begginner-Friendly🌍China's Top university📖HSK 1-6 Mastery✈️Travel💼Business 🌳Teenager & Kids👄HSKK| Interational Supply Chain &Trade & Finance & MKT & Sale Teac…
- Native
- 4 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (50)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$46/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $19
David B.
Wyzant
PhD in Chinese Literature with 8+ Years of Teaching Experience
- Fluent (C2)
- 8 years teaching
- Language degree
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Usually within a few hours
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Hualing
Native (likely)Tusclases
Clases en línea de Chino Mandarín , clases grupales, pagos mensuales con descuento
- Native (likely)
- Not listed
- Official exam examiner
- Spanish
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
$1.41/h
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Amy
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$10/h
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Yesis
Cafetalk · South Korea
Identify your skills through a simple level test and consult on the direction of your class in the future.
- Fluent (C2)
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Korean +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$5.06/h
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Tingting
Tutor Hunt
Now I am settled in London where I am looking forward to dedicating myself to language teaching and my visa allows me to work in the UK without restrictions.
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Other certificate
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Kids
Fei
NativeAmazingTalker · China
10Yrs Exp🥇Traveling Phrases
- Native
- 10 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- Cantonese +1
- ★ 5.0 (1,132)
- Not shown
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$24/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Sally
NativeVerbling · China
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Other certificate
- English
- ★ 4.9 (77)
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$25/h
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Jia S.
NativePreply · China
Kids&Adults🌟 Fun Chinese for Beginners| Master Pinyin in 5 Classes|50% Practice!|HSK/YCT + Dramas: Tailored Chinese Lessons🌟
- Native
- 3 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (50)
- Not shown
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$32/h
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Emily A.
Wyzant
BA in Chinese with 6 Years' Tutoring Experience & Study Abroad
- Not listed
- 6 hours taught
- Not listed
- Not listed
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Usually within an hour
Federica
Letuelezioni
Docente di Cinese, Inlgese e Italiano LS e L2 per lezioni Online
- Fluent (C2)
- Not listed
- None listed
- Italian +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$23/h
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Ting
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- New tutor
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$12/h
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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
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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