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
10 years+ experience, story
Teaches A1–A2
AmazingTalker · South Korea
🗣 Conversational Japanese ✈️
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
台湾留学/HSK/中国滞在
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Stay in Japan over 6 years｜
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Philippines
🎓 TEFL | Conversation 💼
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Philippines
✨ Conversational English 👶
Teaches A1–C2
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AmazingTalker · Philippines
🎌 JLPT N3 | Travel Japanese ✈️
Teaches A1–A2
AmazingTalker · Canada
🎌 Conversational Japanese 🗣
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎌 Conversational Japanese 🗣
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 TESOL | Conversation 👶
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 20 yrs | Business English 💼
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎌 Conversational Japanese 🗣
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · United States
🎓 TESOL | Business English 💼
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🧑🏫 3 yrs Experience | Convers
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
AmazingTalker · Japan
🗣 Conversational English | Kid
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
English Teaching Certificate |
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
US Uni Graduate｜Business Use
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Experience Japanese Tutor
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 8 yrs Experience | Conversat
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🗣 Conversational Korean Beginn
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Kids & Teens | Conversation
Teaches A1–B1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
5 experience in teaching🎈
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎈Kids ➵Oral English🎈Adults🎯
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Do you know about phonics?
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
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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 / 6,820United 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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