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.
1,395 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese Teacher | Beginner-Friendly & Practical Japanese | JLPT N5–N3
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
台湾東京７００名以上教授経験有！使える話せる本格日本語
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly Japanese tutor with 4+ years' experience | Beginner to JLPT | Custom slides & quizzes
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Customize lessons
Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Real-Life Japanese, Taught with Care | Beginners to JLPT | Online Specialist
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
💫Korean💫Beginners💫Speak Now😊
Japanese (Japan) · likely · 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 · South Korea
🎉Speak Japanese Now! 😊
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
✅English Grammar & Basics🎯
Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
日本語教師7年目 企業勤務経験もある ハンドメイド好き
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Oral|Beginner
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B2
AmazingTalker · China
♥️Beginners 🎏JLPT N5-N3 🎃 Kids
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
AmazingTalker · China
JLPT|Kids&Adults|Conversition
Teaches A1–B1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Master's degree/Grammar/Exam
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
**English Reboot for Adults**
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
A teacher who’s like a friend!
Japanese (KS) · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
JLPT N1|JLPT N2
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Beginner|Hobby|Conversation
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
AmazingTalker · China
Master Chinese Conversation🎯
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation / JLPT
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎌 JLPT N1 | Conversational Jap
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
🎌 7 yrs Experience | Conversat
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
🌲 Class is Vivid 🌹Interesting
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
🗣️Speak Chinese😘HSK👩🏫Academic
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
JLPT strategies, grammar
Teaches A1–A2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($12), while italki offers the most choice (2,164 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 | 2,164 | $20 | $15–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,513 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 989 | $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 | 766 | $12 | $8.23–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 277 | 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 | $27–$41 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 32 | $51 | $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.
Japan4,471 / 6,828Taiwan164 / 6,828China156 / 6,828South Korea81 / 6,828Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,828
United States39 / 6,828
Italy20 / 6,828
Philippines19 / 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 October 25, 2026
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