6,828 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,828 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $28 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $6.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
316 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
AmazingTalker · Italy
🎓 Diploma | JLPT N4 Prep 📚
Teaches A1–A2
AmazingTalker · Brazil
Book your trial class 🎯
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · France
🎓 TESOL | Conversation 👶
Teaches A1–A2
AmazingTalker · United States
Conversation|Beginner|Oral
Teaches B1
AmazingTalker · France
Conversation
Teaches A1–B2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Natural Japanese step by step🐣
Teaches A1–A2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
AmazingTalker · South Korea
🎓 Bachelor | Conversational Ja
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · United Kingdom
Children (6-11)
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎓 Taiwan Mandarin Cert | Korea
Teaches A1
AmazingTalker · China
Conversation+Listening🌟
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
🎓 JLPT N1 | Business Chinese 💼
Teaches A2–C2
AmazingTalker · Colombia
🎓 5 yrs Experience | Basic Chi
Teaches A2
AmazingTalker · India
Conversation|Grammar|Beginner
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
入門|基礎|初階
Teaches A1–A2
AmazingTalker · China
kids,travel,biz,HSK,Speaking
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
🎓 IPA | Business Chinese 💼
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎓 JLPT N1 | Conversational Eng
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Philippines
🏆CONVERSATION🏆IELTS🏆TOEIC
Teaches A1
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎓 TCSOL | Conversational Chine
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
🎓 Certified Chinese Teacher |
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎓 JLPT N1 | Conversational Chi
Teaches A1–A2
AmazingTalker · South Korea
🎓 TESOL | 한국어회화 💼
Teaches A1–A2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Speaking & Child
Teaches A2–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Conversation|Hobby
Teaches A1–C2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($12), while italki offers the most choice (2,150 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| italki | 2,150 | $20 | $15–$26 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,518 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 981 | $22 | $17–$29 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Preply | 862 | $24 | $18–$36 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 791 | $12 | $8.42–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 265 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Classgap | 76 | $21 | $17–$30 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Verbling | 69 | $31 | $25–$38 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Apprentus | 58 | $34 | $26–$42 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 34 | $54 | $45–$78 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 16 | $28 | $26–$33 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 8 | $53 | $41–$63 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Japan4,462 / 6,828Taiwan166 / 6,828China157 / 6,828South Korea82 / 6,828
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,828United States40 / 6,828Italy19 / 6,828Brazil16 / 6,828SpeakDuo is launching 1:1 lessons with a small group of great teachers: fair pay, no race to the bottom on price, and students who already practise speaking every day. Leave your email and we'll be in touch.
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 November 12, 2026
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