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
🎓 11 yrs Experience | Conversa
Teaches A1–A2
AmazingTalker · Vietnam
tiếng việt giao tiếp
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 TESOL certified | beginner~
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓JHS school teacher📝TOEIC870🔥
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
I will make fun class.
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
(2-18y)Kids Specially
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
Custom lessons for your goals!
Teaches A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Children (6-11)|Kids (3-5)
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Beginner to Business Japanese
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Beginner's Speaking😃
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
AmazingTalker · China
Master Basic Chinese
Teaches A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎯Never giva mind🏆EIKEN Mastery
Teaches A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Japananese by backpacker
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
Travel,Pinyin,HSK,Kids
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🥇Business English🎈Japanese
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Business|Travel
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🔥| Fun Hobby Japanese
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
AmazingTalker · China
Major in Applied languages
Teaches A1–A2
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Conversational|Oral|Beginners🎌
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎌 Conversational Japanese 👶
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 Registered Japanese Teacher
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
AmazingTalker · United States
🎓 TESOL | Conversation 👶
Teaches A1–A2
AmazingTalker · China
TEFL | Conversational & Kids E
Teaches A1–C1
AmazingTalker · Philippines
Academic, Conversation, Exams
Teaches A1–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 / 6,820China156 / 6,820South Korea81 / 6,820Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,820United 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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