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.
1,131 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
✈️Travel🌟Pronunciation
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
✨ Beginners Welcome! Build Your Confidence with Fun & Patient Lessons ✨
Teaches A1–C1
NativePreply · Japan
🏅Certified JP Teacher teaching JP in English🎓PhD Kyoto Univ 💊Global Pharma (Oncology) 🗣️English teaching certifciate (CELTA) ⛩️Tour Guide in Kyoto 👨💼Business🧑…
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Fun Anime |Enjoy Conversation🎉
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn Japanese the Easy & Fun Way! 😄 Personalized Lessons with Original Materials 📚
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Learn Japanese with a native-speaking HR professional📗 Master everything from business Japanese for work ,school,travel and life✨ 10+ years of experience at HR…
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
AmazingTalker · South Korea
🏆 Top 0.1% Tutor · 12+ Yrs
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Travel Japanese✨Interactive Grammar for Beginner✨Popular Conversation Class Open as usual 😊
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Double-certified Japanese teacher. I will teach you usable Japanese for business, travel, and interviews.
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Children English (4-11)
Nativeitalki · Japan
Specialist in taking complete beginners from zero to conversation. Let's enjoy speaking :)
Teaches A1–C1
NativePreply · Japan
Master practical ,real-world Japanese faster!✨ with a Globally Experienced VIP instructor! 【From Every Conversation and Travel to Anime , Japanese Culture and…
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Beginner | Pronunciation
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Expert of teaching complete beginners who really want to SPEAK Japanese!
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
16+ Years of Teaching Experience ✨Learn Japanese with Confidence! Experienced, friendly lessons with English support available. Improve your Japanese through e…
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
⭐Beginner to Advanced⭐
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Here to Support Your Japanese Journey ☀️
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🇯🇵 Speak Japanese Naturally with a Friendly Native Teacher | Travel • Conversation • Culture
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Kids👦All Levels📕Conversation
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let's master natural Japanese the most quickly. Beginners and JLPT learners are also very welcome.
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Japanese from zero🤗 Start speaking from your first lessons! English & Spanish👌🗣️ I’ll help you learn practical Japanese! Travel✈️, Everyday conversation, JLPT…
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
✨Japanese for conversation✨
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
旅するダンサーと、楽しく日本語を学びましょう‼︎!!Let’s Learn Japanese with a Traveling Dancer and Have Fun Together!!
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Fluent in French! From natural conversation to travel prep and business. With over 20 years of teaching experience in Japan and guidance at universities and bu…
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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 / 5,560Taiwan151 / 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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