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.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Visual learning☘️Conversation
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
AmazingTalker · Italy
🎓 Diploma | JLPT N4 Prep 📚
Teaches A1–A2
AmazingTalker · Brazil
Book your trial class 🎯
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 TESOL | Conversation 👶
Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Guaranteed Score Improvement 🎯
Teaches A1–B2
AmazingTalker · France
Conversation
Teaches A1–C2
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NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Going abroad|Middle school (ages 12-14)
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Train to "sound like native"
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🧑🏫 TOPIK | Conversational Eng
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Natural Japanese step by step🐣
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 TESOL | Kids Conversation 🗣
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 Japanese Teacher | Conversat
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Native Japanese｜French support
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🏅From toddlers to business 🤗
Teaches A1–A2
AmazingTalker · China
Conversation+Listening🌟
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎓 IELTS 7.0 | Conversational E
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
🎓 JLPT N1 | Business Chinese 💼
Teaches A2–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
✨ Conversational English 👶
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · India
Conversation|Grammar|Beginner
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
🗣️Conversational & Travel✈️
Teaches A2
AmazingTalker · China
kids,travel,biz,HSK,Speaking
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
HSK
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
🎓 IPA | Business Chinese 💼
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎓 JLPT N1 | Conversational Eng
Teaches A1–C2
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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 / 6,828
South Korea81 / 6,828
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,828
United States39 / 6,828Italy20 / 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 24, 2026
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