6,837 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,837 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.
4,183 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Chinese Fun🎉|Fundamentals😊
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
I'm big nerd about Anime and Games. You've finally found a real nerd!!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Conversation|Hobby
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
I have 15 years of teach experience. became the youngest principal in history of the school in 2019.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Colombia
Conversational English | Kids
Teaches A1–C2
italki · Hong Kong SAR China
Professional, experienced and passionate language teacher since 2018
Teaches A1–C2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
AmazingTalker · China
Conversational✨🗣️Advanced
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🍣Beginner & Polite Japanese 🏝️Okinawan language 🍙Master Japanese in English 🍜University Professor
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
🌟 Kids English | 1 yr Experien
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
日常会話（にちじょうかいわ）を楽（たの）し みましょう！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Peru
🗣 日本語会話｜旅行 ✈️
Teaches A2
italki · China
面对中国人，日语教学经验3年，面对日本人，中文教学9年
Teaches A1–B1
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎓 TESOL | Conversation 👶
Teaches A1–B1
italki · Lithuania
Qualified teacher with 5 years of experience. Taught more than 5000 online classes.
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
Reading|HSK|Basic
Teaches A2–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
⭐️Qualified Japanese teacher (資格を持った日本語教師)⭐️Beginners welcome!
Japanese (KS) · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Travel Chinese/Fun Chinese
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified teacher with business experience and cultural knowledge
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
HSK｜TOCFL｜Travel｜Conversation
Teaches A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Having fun always helps you to learn!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🗣 Oral English | Business
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 JTE | Kids English 👶
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
間違えてOK！楽しく話しながら、自然な日本語を身につけよう！🇯🇵
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($12), while italki offers the most choice (2,165 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 | 2,165 | $20 | $15–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,514 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 987 | $22 | $16–$30 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Preply | 862 | $24 | $18–$36 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 770 | $12 | $8.23–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 281 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Classgap | 77 | $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 | 56 | $34 | $26–$41 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 33 | $52 | $45–$80 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 16 | $28 | $24–$33 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 7 | $56 | $45–$65 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Japan4,479 / 6,837Taiwan165 / 6,837China156 / 6,837
South Korea81 / 6,837Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,837
United States39 / 6,837
Italy20 / 6,837
Philippines18 / 6,837SpeakDuo 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 October 27, 2026
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