6,424 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,424 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $28 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.50. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
4,490 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Speaks English&Chinese
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Let's build up the joy of saying "I can speak!" and "I did it!" so you can confidently speak Japanese! 🫱🫲
Japanese (Japan) · likely
Letuelezioni
Insegnante madrelingua giapponese offre lezioni on line per tutte le età.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
ご要望により65分コースを作りました カメラOFFでもOKです
NativeEngoo · Japan
Since my major was English literature at university, I have been quite interested in English.
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let’s talk about something interesting in Japanese 🇯🇵🏯🌸
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.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🌸Expert in JLPT N1-N5🌸
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Beginners are totally welcome! 🙆 From travel and daily conversation to business and exam preparation — I offer customized lessons based on your goals and inter…
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Letuelezioni
Insegnante madrelingua giapponese offre lezioni pratiche di giapponese
Japanese (Japan) · likely
NativeCafetalk · Japan
お時間に限りがある方へ、一緒にお話ししましょう♪
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello, I'm Ken. I wasn't great at English as a student, but my passion for the language grew after living in Canada for three years.
Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Don’t worry about mistakes! Relax, ask questions, and speak real Japanese with confidence.
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Beginner|Oral
Teaches A1–B2
NativePreply · Japan
Lots of Speaking Practice with Original Topic-Based Lessons!✨ | Certified Tutor with 7 Years of Experience📚
Letuelezioni
Madrelingua giapponese con certificazione N1 offre lezioni per tutti i livelli
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語でスペイン語を学びましょう。
NativeEngoo · Japan
I have a Bachelor of Commerce. I have experience living in the USA and in Germany.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
＼NEW STUDENTS WELCOME🌸／Relaxed and casual lesson :) I am a teacher especially for beginner🌻
Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Live in UAE🇦🇪Over 2K lessons✨
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Build confidence in Japanese with me ✨ Friendly, patient & supportive tutor 🧑🏽🏫
FindTutors
Let’s graduate from not feeling confident speaking 🎓Some students gained confidence in just 2 weeks from complete beginner level🏅｜Speak from your first lesson…
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
スキマ時間に始めてみませんか？
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello, my name is Shohei, an English tutor.
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
US based hours temporarily until Oct 2 🗣️Speak from day one - beginners welcome 💛 Practical Japanese
Teaches A1–C2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while italki offers the most choice (1,968 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 | 1,968 | $20 | $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.
Japan4,166 / 6,424
Taiwan157 / 6,424
China141 / 6,424
South Korea71 / 6,424
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,424
United States37 / 6,424
Italy17 / 6,424
Philippines16 / 6,424SpeakDuo 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 October 1, 2026
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