6,820 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,820 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.
1,646 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
😊English OK/a little Chinese
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Casual Japanese & Anime Talk💬
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Lived in Taiwan🇹🇼 Chinese OK
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
💗 6141+ Teaching Hours ✨
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Hobby|Oral
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Speak more, improve more!🤗
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
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NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Oral|Conversation|Beginner
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Biggner|Intermediate|Kids🐤
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Adv Biz Japanese | 9y |🇨🇳OK
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Thought over Fluency.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
🔥JLPT N5~N2🔥Interview & Talk🎌
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Univ Lecturer 11yrs 😎 JLPT
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Authentic Speaking
Teaches A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Lessons get you speaking🗣️
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Phonics🍎 Grammar📚 Daily Chat☕️
Teaches A1–B1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎌Free Talk🔥JLPT🗣️Skill Up
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
10+Years💼 |2000+ child Chinese
Japanese (KS) · Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
free talk✨kids✨ business✨
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Free talking/JLPT/Kids/Basic
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
Trial $1 📢 Full Lesson $10
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Beginner | TOEIC | Speaking 🎉
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
English for Kids & Business
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🔥New Teacher50%off🔥
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
JLPT Reading Coach📕✨
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–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 | 1,511 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 985 | $22 | $17–$30 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Preply | 862 | $24 | $18–$36 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 758 | $12 | $7.60–$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 | $27–$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.
Japan4,467 / 6,820Taiwan163 / 6,820
China156 / 6,820South Korea81 / 6,820Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,820
United States39 / 6,820
Italy20 / 6,820
Philippines20 / 6,820SpeakDuo 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 23, 2026
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