6,091 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,091 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.
4,190 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · Japan
りきと🎬Japanese School Teacher Experience✅Experience in film Translation🗣️JLPT📕Grammar
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
3,300+ hours taught | Lessons designed around your goals. Message me first!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Voscours
Learn Japanese from Zero | Simple Conversation Lessons
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
韓国語で楽しくお話ししましょう♪
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello everyone! My name is Yoshiko. I am Japanese and have experience living in the UK for more than 10 years, as well as 9 years in Singapore.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Learn visually from Zero 🍄
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
Wherever you are in your Japanese journey, I'll get you to that 'wait, I understood that!' moment!
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🌸 Japanese for Beginners to Intermediate | 9000+ Lessons ✨ Structured & Fun Conversation 🌿
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Voscours
Je suis Japonaise en France ans. Je vous propose des conversations libres
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
生徒様のレベルに合った宿題をお出し致します！
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! I have years of experience teaching students of all ages.
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🔥SALE🔥Contact me via chat 📩
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn Japanese from 0 with professional instructor with experience teaching over 3000 people!!
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Certified Japanese Tutor | 3 years’ experience, 100+ students
Voscours
Cours de japonais par une Japonaise, titulaire du DELF B2
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
中学生以上何歳でも大歓迎
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello everyone! My name is Akira! I grew up in Portland, Oregon and lived there for 18 years.
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Japanese conversation
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Not a teacher, but your ally :) Let's learn Japanese your way.
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🎖️Qualified Japanese teacher! Welcome All Levels! 🗣️🇯🇵 Personalized Learning Roadmap Tailored Just for You! 🎯 📊 90% of My Students Are Japanese Beginners! ✍️📖
Letuelezioni
Learn Japanese from a Native Speaker – Beginner to Intermediate
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語の文章を添削します。
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello, I'm Tak! I have experience tutoring English at major Eikaiwa schools in Japan, as well as at high schools and universities.
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Interactive Learning｜JLPT
Teaches A1–C2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while italki offers the most choice (1,635 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 | 1,635 | $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.
Japan3,870 / 6,091
Taiwan153 / 6,091China130 / 6,091
South Korea69 / 6,091
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 6,091
United States34 / 6,091
Philippines16 / 6,091
Italy15 / 6,091SpeakDuo 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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