6,019 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,019 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $27 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.50. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
2,480 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
AmazingTalker · South Korea
🗣 Conversational Japanese ✈️
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–B1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
台湾留学/HSK/中国滞在
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Real Japanese from a Japanese Language School Teacher!
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Stay in Japan over 6 years｜
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Teacher 🎓 Friendly Practice! Talk about travel & hiking! ✈️🏔️ (Beginners Welcome 😊)
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 · Philippines
🎓 TEFL | Conversation 💼
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語の時間😊🎌🌸한국어OK! ／ Bahasa Indonesia OK!
Teaches A2–C2
AmazingTalker · Philippines
✨ Conversational English 👶
Nativeitalki · Japan
【🌸Beginners Welcome🌸】Dairy Conversation | Grammar | 👍 Support Available in English and Italian🌏
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Philippines
🎌 JLPT N3 | Travel Japanese ✈️
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
40+ Online Lessons | Conversation Focus
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Canada
🎌 Conversational Japanese 🗣
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
UK-based experienced teacher — personalised English-medium lessons, clear grammar, real confidence.
Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎌 Conversational Japanese 🗣
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak Natural Japanese Beyond Textbooks | Conversation, Nuance & Real-Life Japanese
Teaches B1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 TESOL | Kids Conversation 👶
Nativeitalki · Japan
わたしの名前は「ここ」です！
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 TESOL | Conversation 👶
Nativeitalki · Japan
【ビジネススピーチコンテスト優勝者】7年間の講師経験×マルチリンガル日系メーカー社員！
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 20 yrs | Business English 💼
Nativeitalki · Japan
😰 Know Japanese, but afraid to speak? 🧡 No pressure, no perfection — relaxed, practical Japanese!
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · South Korea
🗣 Conversational Japanese | Ki
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Fun & Interactive Lessons! | Explore Japanese Culture with certified tutor!
Teaches A1–B1
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while italki offers the most choice (1,563 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 | 1,563 | $19 | $15–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,484 | $20 | $16–$26 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 922 | $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 | 699 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 242 | 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 | 56 | $34 | $27–$41 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 27 | $52 | $43–$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.
Japan3,805 / 6,019Taiwan153 / 6,019
China129 / 6,019South Korea68 / 6,019
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 6,019
United States33 / 6,019Philippines16 / 6,019
Italy14 / 6,019SpeakDuo 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 30, 2026
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