5,436 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 5,436 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $27 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
2,408 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Fun & Interactive Lessons! | Explore Japanese Culture with certified tutor!
Teaches A1–B1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 JTE | Kids English 👶
Nativeitalki · Japan
All Levels Welcome! Lessons available in English! Experienced 1000+ lessons🌸
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
TOEIC | Kids & Conversation 🗣
Nativeitalki · Japan
プロ講師🇯🇵日本で生活・仕事を目指す方のための日本語コーチ 🌿｜力を徹底サポート 🏢✨｜初心者から上級者まで全レベル対応・一人ひとりの目標に合わせたレッスン！
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Canada
Casual & Fun|Kids Conversation
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.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–B2
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
🗣 Conversational English
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語会話の練習用レッスン
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
半導体用語｜口語｜実用会話｜ビジネス
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
【旅行会話✈️JLPT試験対策💬日本語面接👔】 🌟資格保持の講師による徹底レッスン！！🌟
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Egypt
🎓 TESOL | Conversational Engli
Nativeitalki · Australia
Teaches A1–C1
AmazingTalker · Philippines
✨ Conversational English 👶
Nativeitalki · Japan
Native Japanese Lessons: Free talk & Basics 日本語ネイティブスピーカーと楽しく日本語で話そう！
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 TESOL | Conversation 👶
Nativeitalki · Japan
Passionate for teaching Japanese and Japanese culture.
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
New Teacher - Special Price💲
Nativeitalki · Japan
２年の日本語教師経験＊Jap. ⇔ Eng. 翻訳経験あります
Teaches A2–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Fun & effective lesson🌺
Teaches A1
Nativeitalki · Japan
海外生活経験者！アメリカで2年半の講師歴あり。英語でのサポートもできます！
Teaches A1–B2
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
🎌 Japanese | Travel & Speaking
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Afghanistan
🏆 IELTS | Conversation
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while Tusclases / FindTutors offers the most choice (1,481 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,481 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| italki | 1,015 | $18 | $14–$24 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| AmazingTalker | 904 | $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 | 696 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 239 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Classgap | 72 | $24 | $17–$30 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Verbling | 69 | $31 | $25–$37 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Apprentus | 50 | $34 | $27–$41 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 25 | $52 | $40–$70 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 16 | $30 | $26–$33 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 7 | $56 | $44–$64 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Japan3,280 / 5,436Taiwan151 / 5,436
China120 / 5,436
South Korea63 / 5,436Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,436
United States31 / 5,436Philippines14 / 5,436
Spain12 / 5,436SpeakDuo 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 September 29, 2026
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