6,827 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,827 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.
1,316 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 TESOL | Conversation 👶
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · United States
🗣️Conversation｜💼Business｜🎓Test
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Philippines
🎓 BA English | Kids Chinese 👶
Teaches A2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
✨ Conversation | Kids 👶
Teaches A1–A2
AmazingTalker · South Korea
Japanese & Korean|Beginners OK
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎌 Conversational Japanese 🗣
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
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AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎌 Conversational Japanese 🗣
Teaches A1–A2
AmazingTalker · South Korea
💼 한국어 기초 | 회화 🌟
Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🗣 Conversational Japanese | Ki
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
AmazingTalker · China
🎓 ICA | Conversational Japanes
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Conversation
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
AmazingTalker · Kenya
🎓 TESOL | Conversation 👶
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Peru
🎓 JLPT | Conversational Spanis
Teaches A2
AmazingTalker · Philippines
🎓 TESOL | Business English 💼
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
🎓 Putonghua Level 2A | Convers
Teaches A2–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎌 2 yrs Exp | Conversation
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🗾 Conversational Japanese 🗣
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–B1
AmazingTalker · South Korea
🎌 JLPT N3 | Travel Japanese ✈️
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
✨ Kids & Adults English 🗣
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 5 yrs Experience | Conversat
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🥇Conversation🎈Test Prep🎉
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · South Korea
🎌 JLPT | Conversational Japane
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Pakistan
🎓 TESOL | Business English 💼
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
🎓 CTCSOL | Business Chinese 💼
Teaches A2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($12), while italki offers the most choice (2,163 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 | 2,163 | $20 | $15–$26 | 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.
Japan4,470 / 6,827Taiwan164 / 6,827China156 / 6,827South Korea81 / 6,827
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,827United States39 / 6,827
Italy20 / 6,827Philippines19 / 6,827SpeakDuo 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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