5,560 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 5,560 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $27 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
3,545 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
If you are new, please come in here♪ Find the right lesson for you!
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Lived in Taiwan🇹🇼 Chinese OK
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese teacher with 7 years experience
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Let's have fun and learn Japanese together!
NativeCafetalk · Japan
【カフェトーク大賞・ジョイフルレッスン受賞・グッドテキ スト賞受賞】中学レベルの基本文型が即座に出てくるように徹底トレーニング！
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
💗 5600+ Teaching Hours ✨
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
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Supportive Learning Tailored to Each Individual from the Perspective of an International Childcare Worker and Japanese Teacher
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let’s enjoy a relaxed 25-minute Japanese conversation! Beginners are welcome. No topic prepared? No problem—I’ll guide the conversation and support you in Engl…
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Hobby|Oral
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let's practice Japanese together! :)
Teaches A2–C2
NativePreply · Japan
【For Beginners to Intermediate Learners】🌟 Based in Europe (Poland) | Over 21+ Five-Star Reviews! Enjoy Japanese Conversations in 6 Months. Conversation lessons…
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本人と働くための日本語スキルを身につけます！
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Speak real Japanese naturally!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let’s talk like friends!😁 Explain in English◎ Kansai dialect◎英語・日本語教師の免許があります。I’m a cheerleader💃🏼
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
I am particularly skilled at teaching Japanese grammar and natural conversation. Let's enjoy learning Japanese together!
NativeCafetalk · Japan
フリートークのレッスンです（フィードバックあり）
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversational✨✈️Fundamentals
Teaches B1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaching experience/gently and friendly🇯🇵👩💻【I will be taking a break from March 1st 🙆♀️】
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🎌 Certified Japanese Teacher | JLPT N2–N4 Specialist Licensed & nationally certified. From JLPT prep to daily conversation or absolute zero — clear explanation…
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Using books or Manga written in Japanese, read aloud in Japanese, explain in Japanese what you feel and think, and understand the intention of written expressi…
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Oral|Conversation|Beginner
Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌕Coaching you to improve your Japanese language skills according to your scopes🔰 JLPT🗣️Business🚀
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Learn Japanese the fun way with a certified Japanese 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 |
| italki | 1,135 | $18 | $14–$24 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 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 |
| 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 | 54 | $34 | $27–$41 | 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.
Japan3,395 / 5,560
Taiwan151 / 5,560
China120 / 5,560South Korea63 / 5,560
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,560
United States31 / 5,560
Philippines14 / 5,560
Spain12 / 5,560SpeakDuo 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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