6,837 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,837 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $28 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $6.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
4,183 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎓 Court Interpreter | Conversa
Japanese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Top 1% Japanese Language Teacher on italki 2022／【10年】日本語の先生「自分のことばで話そう😊」／N5-N1文法、会話、読解、JLPTの勉強
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 11 yrs Experience | Conversa
Teaches A1–A2
italki · Germany
An FBI-inspired method to help you speak sooner
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 TESOL certified | beginner~
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
English and Japanese teacher for 10years.子供英語教室10年目、小学校で日本語指導員もしています。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓JHS school teacher📝TOEIC870🔥
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Currently fully booked | 1,100+ lessons with Rhythm & Confidence| for SPEAKING,Travel,Business!⛷⛄️🌸
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
I will make fun class.
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Native Japanese tutor
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
(2-18y)Kids Specially
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
資格を持った日本語教師です。I have Japanese teaching qualifications.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Oral|Adults only
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Lessons to be able to speak Japanese with a patient teacher🗾
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Children (6-11)|Kids (3-5)
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
I'm a professional Japanese teacher, traveled for 104 countries! Now live in Osaka Japan.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Beginner to Business Japanese
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
"Fun😊 NIHONGO communication". You will definitely gain confidence after the class!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Beginner's Speaking😃
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Professional Japanese teacher with Chinese support. Grammar, university admissions, and interviews.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
Master Basic Chinese
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
📚Confused by similar Japanese? I help you understand the difference clearly
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🗾 Japanese Travel | Conversati
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸Tailor-made lesson🌸Friendly, easy to talk to, and patient teacher!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($12), while italki offers the most choice (2,165 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 | 2,165 | $20 | $15–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,514 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 987 | $22 | $16–$30 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Preply | 862 | $24 | $18–$36 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 770 | $12 | $8.23–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 281 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Classgap | 77 | $21 | $17–$30 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Verbling | 69 | $31 | $25–$38 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Apprentus | 56 | $34 | $26–$41 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 33 | $52 | $45–$80 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 16 | $28 | $24–$33 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 7 | $56 | $45–$65 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Japan4,479 / 6,837Taiwan165 / 6,837China156 / 6,837South Korea81 / 6,837
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,837
United States39 / 6,837
Italy20 / 6,837
Philippines18 / 6,837SpeakDuo 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 October 27, 2026
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