5,212 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 5,212 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $27 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $4.46. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
3,138 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativePreply · Japan
🌟Focus on Conversation 🌟Travel Japanese 🌟Beginners Welcome 🌟English Support Available
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese teacher with over 3 years of teaching experience
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
✔️You'll gradually gain confidence in speaking Japanese!
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Native Japanese Tutor / 海外在住２０年以上・英会講師
Teaches A1–C1
NativePreply · Japan
🌸 Enjoy learning Japanese at your own pace and feel the joy of speaking! In my lessons, you can also learn about Japanese culture 🌿✨
Nativeitalki · Japan
🟡ビジネス日本語のプロフェッショナル🟡JLPT合格対策🟡大学のマナー講師🟡就職の面接対策🟡ラグジュアリーブランドで10年間サービストレーナー経験
Teaches A2–C2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativePreply · Japan
Mistakes Are the Way.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–B2
NativePreply · Japan
Beginner & Traveler Friendly | Relaxed Japanese Lessons in English
Nativeitalki · Australia
Qualified Japanese teacher with 5+ years of experience teaching Japanese!
Teaches A1–B1
NativePreply · Japan
Let's learn Japanese by chatting with friends!
Nativeitalki · Japan
たくさん日本語で話しましょう！
Teaches B1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Learning Japanese with a Teacher (Practical Teaching Experience)
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speech-Language Therapist & Japanese Teacher 🌸 Conversation・Pronunciation・Travel・Kids
Teaches A1–B2
NativePreply · United States
University student who can speak Japanese and English natively!
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn Japanese with much fun
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
I'm a Japanese teacher with over 2 years of experience at an international school. I'm a native-level English speaker.
Nativeitalki · Japan
🎯Personalized Japanese coaching for learners who want direction, structure, and real progress.
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Beginners Welcome! 🔰 Learn Japanese Conversation Skills with a Life Coach from Canada 🇨🇦
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–B1
NativePreply · Australia
🇦🇺🇯🇵 Bilingual Japanese Tutor | Practical Japanese for Life & Work
Nativeitalki · Japan
I'd like to inform you about Japan. Not only language but with my Japanese point of view!
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Let's Enjoy Real Japanese Without Textbooks! 🇯🇵
Nativeitalki · Japan
Fun Japanese lesson with former cabin crew✈️
Teaches A1–C2
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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 |
| 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 |
| italki | 800 | $18 | $14–$24 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 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 | 41 | $34 | $27–$46 | 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.
Japan3,076 / 5,212
Taiwan150 / 5,212
China116 / 5,212
South Korea63 / 5,212
Hong Kong SAR China51 / 5,212United States31 / 5,212
Philippines14 / 5,212
Spain12 / 5,212SpeakDuo 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.
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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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