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
Kids’ English👧｜Daily talk 🌏
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
AmazingTalker · Japan
🎉Conversation🎯Hobby English🎈
Teaches A2–B1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🗓️Weekly Updates🗓️
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Enjoy outputting♪
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Free talk | for kids to adults
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversational🇯🇵for Beginners
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativeAmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
✈️Conversation
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · South Korea
Conversation | Basics
Teaches A1–B1
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎌 Conversational Japanese 🗣
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🌸日本で働くための就労支援🌸JLPT N2,N1😊
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Basic Grammar ＆ Speaking
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Japan
5-Language Lessons
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
12 yrs teaching Experiences 🌟
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–B1
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Travel|Conversation|Hobby
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🌟JP Exp 🔥EN Present✨$1Trial
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🗣 Conversational Japanese Begi
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
English OK📚Taught N1passers
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
AmazingTalker · South Korea
Daily Conversation
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎓 JLPT N1 | Oral Chinese 🗣
Teaches A1–B1
AmazingTalker · China
🎤 Interpreter | Oral Chinese 🗣
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Beginners, Kid's Welcome
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2
AmazingTalker · Philippines
AB Communication Arts graduate
Teaches A2–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
LL.M. in Germany 😊Friendly
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1
NativeAmazingTalker · Brazil
Conversational🗣️Fundamentals💪
Teaches A1–B2
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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 / 6,820China156 / 6,820South Korea81 / 6,820Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,820
United States39 / 6,820
Italy20 / 6,820Philippines20 / 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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