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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

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

Cian Yue D.

Cian Yue D.

TaiwanNative

Preply · Taiwan

👩🏻‍💻 Movie Subtitle Translator & Certified Mandarin Coach for Adults ✨ Featuring a clear, charming Taiwanese accent ✨

Native
2 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (83)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Christine G.

Christine G.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

Certified tutor with 10 years of experience, specialized in AP and HSK Test.

Native
10 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
★ 4.9 (76)
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Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Yaru F.

Yaru F.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

📚 HSK support | 🗣️ Chinese Listening & Speaking Tutor | 🎉Beginner-Friendly | 🚀 Proven progress with students | 🤝 Tailored teaching for you | 🍵 Pronunciation &…

Native
6 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (67)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Yansong L.

Yansong L.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

CTCSOL Mandarin Tutor | 3000+ Hours | Mandarin Foundation Specialist | Pronunciation → Real Communication

Native
2 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (61)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
Chunyu B.

Chunyu B.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

🌟 Speak Chinese with Confidence & Have Fun!

Native
9 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (54)
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Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Jia S.

Jia S.

ChinaNative

Preply · 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)
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Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners

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Jingyi D.

Jingyi D.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

Beginner-friendly!Zero-Foundation Welcome! Daily&Travel&Business! Speaking&Reading Skills! HSK1-5!Chinese Culture.Learn Chinese with Ease. My English no chines…

Native
4 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (47)
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Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Xiao J.

Xiao J.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

♥ HSK Exam Preparation Tutor with 6 Years of Experience ♥ Expert in Mandarin Pronunciation ♥ Background in Studying Abroad and Teaching Experience ♥ Sharing Ch…

Native
6 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (47)
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Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Shu Ming L.

Shu Ming L.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

🔥3+ years of Chinese teaching experience 🏆Professional +standard pronunciation | 🤝Beginner friendly |🎉Coversation |📚 HSK1-6 |🌏Business Chinese|🎄Customized cour…

Native
3 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (45)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Quanhui L.

Quanhui L.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

A patient and experienced tutor who is skilled at correcting sounds!Beginner to Advanced, HSK prep , Business Chinese, Speaking, Grammar, Character Learning an…

Native
3 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 4.9 (44)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Wei G.

Wei G.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

Beginner-Friendly(Fluent in En)| Pinyin Crash Course| Customized Course | Conversational/Business/Travel Chinese | HSK 1-6 | Pronunciation Coaching

Native
1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +2
★ 5.0 (41)
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Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Lin L.

Lin L.

TaiwanNative

Preply · Taiwan

CTCSOL International Certified Chinese Teacher! Mainly teaching HSK content!

Native
2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (40)
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Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
瑞雪 吴.

瑞雪 吴.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

10 Years of Chinese Teaching | Northwest University Chinese Department | Second Language Learning Methods | Beginner Friendly 📍 Certified Teacher 📍 Super Patie…

Native
10 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (38)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
至堯 劉.

至堯 劉.

TaiwanNative

Preply · Taiwan

Mandarin Chinese Tutor | Beginner Friendly | Conversation & Speaking | Pronunciation | Sentence Building | Personalized Lessons | Chinese & Taiwanese Culture

Native
2 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (36)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Lei W.

Lei W.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

📚 6000+ lessons|AP, IB, HSK, YCT, GCSE expert|Beginner to advanced, all ages 🎯 Customized for school, work, travel, business – patient & professional

Native
6 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English
★ 5.0 (33)
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Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Lixiu H.

Lixiu H.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

CTCSOL certification, 10 years of experience as a corporate trainer, with authentic Beijing accent — helping you master Chinese easily!

Native
5 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (31)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
Mengjuan N.

Mengjuan N.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

🌟 Customized Classes | ❤️ Interactive & Encouraging | ❗ Beginner-Friendly | 🎯 Pronunciation Pro | 🌸 Business Conversations

Native
1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (29)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Lejing L.

Lejing L.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

🎯 5+ Years Teaching | HSK & Business Chinese Expert | Pronunciation Coach | Trilingual:Chinese · English · Dutch

Native
5 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (27)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
Andrea X.

Andrea X.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

5 Years of Experience | Specialize in Beginners | Customized Lessons | Learn Chinese with Ease

Native
10 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (26)
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Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Guang Yao Y.

Guang Yao Y.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

Good teachers and helpful friends will help you improve your Chinese

Native
3 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Other certificate
English
★ 5.0 (21)
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Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Jing L.

Jing L.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

Beginner | VCE | young children | HSK exam preparation | Legal Vocabulary Learning|Business Chinese |Precise Pronunciation Correction|Tourism Chinese| Daily Co…

Native
13 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +2
★ 5.0 (21)
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Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Linxi K.

Linxi K.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

✅ Patient & Flexible ✅ Encouraging ✅ Goal-Oriented ✅ Systematic & Structured Lessons ✅ Customized Courses ✅ Adult Beginners, Children & Teenagers ✅ HSK Levels…

Native
5 yrs · 500+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (21)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Alisha H.

Alisha H.

TaiwanNative

Preply · Taiwan

🏅 Taiwanese Chinese Tutor | 700+ Hrs Experience | Pronunciation & Conversation | Authentic Culture & Slang | Essay Writing & Literature

Native
2 yrs · 500+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +3
★ 5.0 (18)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
Ziwen G.

Ziwen G.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

Former national broadcaster, host & journalist helps you speak authentic Chinese with confidence from day one. | 🗣️Pronunciation & Speaking Coach | 💼Business &…

Native
6 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (17)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners

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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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