5,146 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 5,146 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.
720 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese Expert for beginners & shy speakers| Personalized in instruction
Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Ex-NHK News Anchor l Master Native Intonation & Pitch Accent
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Nothing will start unless you take the first step!
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak Japanese with Confidence✨ Certified Teacher｜1000+ Lessons｜Beginner to Business Japanese
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Native Japanese Tutor 🇯🇵 | 4 Years Experience | UK-Based 🇬🇧
Teaches A1–C1
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Native Japanese teacher with 5 years of experience
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A2–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn Japanese Enjoyably with a Tutor Who Has a STEM Background and Business Experience!
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
バイリンガル講師。日常会話練習。教科書に載っていない日本語を教えます⭐
Teaches B1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches B1–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
あなたの「日本語を話したい！」をサポートします。ネイティブだからできるレッスンを提供します！
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Experienced Japanese tutor: beginners to advanced, business Japanese, JLPT
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Brazil
日本語・ブラジルポルトガル語ネイティブスピーカー
Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
美しい日本語表現やマナー、自然な発音を楽しく学びましょう。
Teaches B1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Tengo certificado de profesora de japonés
Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸明るく・楽しく・分かりやすく🌸きれいな発音とアクセントを教えます‼
Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Former Teacher 🇯🇵 | Learn Japanese Through History, Culture & Real Conversations
Teaches B1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
友達のように一緒に楽しく会話できる日本語講師！やさしくサポートします！
Teaches A2–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
フランス在住のプロフェッショナルな日本語教師🇯🇵 初級レベル、子供から大人まで大歓迎✨
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Build Confidence in Speaking Japanese Through Fun and Supportive Lessons! 🌸✨
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
【指導歴10年】会話から試験対策まで完全個別指導 / 10+ Yrs Exp: Tailored Japanese from Daily to Exams
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 | 738 | $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 | 37 | $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.
Japan3,020 / 5,146
Taiwan150 / 5,146
China115 / 5,146
South Korea63 / 5,146
Hong Kong SAR China51 / 5,146
United States29 / 5,146
Philippines14 / 5,146
Spain12 / 5,146SpeakDuo 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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