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
🇯🇵 Japanese Teacher from Okinawa | Beginners Welcome! Let's Have Fun Talking!
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese, Osaka Style! Let’s chat
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Friendly Japanese Tutor Who Makes It Easy to Speak!
Nativeitalki · Japan
Business Japanese Instructor with Over 20 Years of Experience Working in Japanese Companies
Teaches B2–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🌸 From "studying" Japanese to "using" it! ✈️ Travel, 📚 JLPT, 💼 Business and more | Over 30 years in Japanese companies | English support available
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese Conversation through Food and Culture
Teaches B1–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
If you love Japanese, let's learn together at any level while having fun! Tell me all about your favorite things about Japan! I aim to be a teacher that makes…
Nativeitalki · Japan
Beginners welcome :) English and French support available
Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · Japan
🇯🇵 Learn Natural Japanese Like Talking with a Friend! 🌸 Relax, Chat & Be Yourself ✨
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A2–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Beginner-Friendly | Gentle Japanese Lessons
Nativeitalki · Japan
国内旅行は200回以上行き、東京で外国人観光客向けのガイドをしていたので、日本のことに大変詳しいです！
Teaches B1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
1. Practical Japanese for Life & Work | Natural Conversation & Business Japanese 2.Living & Working in Japan | Practical Conversation & Business Japanese 3. Be…
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語教師の国家資格があります。
Teaches A2–C1
NativePreply · Japan
[1-Yr Coaching Exp・Your Japanese Coach & Buddy🔥] Never Boring! 🙆Learn Natural Japanese with English Support🙆
NativePreply · Japan
No Worries About Mistakes! Enjoy Native Japanese Free Talk Like You're at a Café ☕️✨
NativePreply · Japan
🌸 Beginners Welcome & English OK 🌸 Living in Canada 🇨🇦 7.5 Yrs International Trade Experience 💼 Patient & Fun Lessons at Your Own Pace 🌿✨
NativePreply · Japan
Japanese Tutor with 3 Years of Teaching Experience 🇯🇵 | Beginners Welcome | Conversation & Practical Japanese 🌟
NativePreply · South Korea
Let's Learn to Speak Japanese!
NativePreply · Japan
Learn Kansai Dialect! Fun Japanese Lessons - Explanations in English & Korean Available!
NativePreply · Japan
Beginners Welcome! 🔰 5 Yrs Experience at Japanese Language School! Clear explanations in English & Japanese 👍 Love Japan even more ♡ Join fun, practical lesson…
NativePreply · Japan
Certified tutor with the 420 hours Japanese teaching course🌞
NativePreply · Japan
⭐️Support available in Korean and English! ⭐️Customized lessons tailored to each student, thanks to my experience as a current teacher and materials developer!…
NativePreply · Japan
More Than Japanese: A Communication Experience with a Native Teacher
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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 / 5,212South Korea63 / 5,212
Hong Kong SAR China51 / 5,212
United 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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Updated September 29, 2026
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