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.
42 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Classgap · Peru
Japanese and Spanish tutor (Spanish speaker)
Teaches A1–A2
Classgap · China
Let's become fluent in English!
Teaches A1–C2
Classgap · China
7 years of language teaching, children, adults, spoken Chinese, examination
Teaches A1–C1
Classgap · Colombia
Teaches A1–A2
Classgap · Mexico
Teaches A1–C1
Classgap · Italy
Teaches A1–B2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
Classgap · United Kingdom
Discover Fluency: Expert English Tutor with Global Experience
Teaches A1–A2
Classgap · Italy
Teaches A1–B2
Classgap · China
Teaches A1–B2
Classgap · Italy
Teaches A1–B2
Classgap · Spain
Teaches A1–C2
Classgap · Hong Kong SAR China
Teaches A1–C2
Classgap · Canada
Teaching: - Using additional materials i.e. video, animation, drama to increase student's learning motivation. - Sharing my working and living experiences in J…
Teaches A1–C2
Classgap · Egypt
Teaches A1–C2
Classgap · Spain
Teaches A1–A2
Classgap · Italy
Teaches B1–B2
Classgap · South Korea
Teaches A1–C1
Native (likely)Classgap · Mexico
Japanese (Japan) · likely · 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 / 6,828
Taiwan166 / 6,828China157 / 6,828South Korea82 / 6,828Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,828
United States40 / 6,828Italy19 / 6,828
Brazil16 / 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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