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.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
✨ Conversational English 👶
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Entertaining Japanese!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
AmazingTalker · Colombia
🎓 5 yrs Experience | Basic Chi
Teaches A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese teacher with a linguistics background. Helping you build confidence in Japanese
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · India
Conversation|Grammar|Beginner
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · 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.
AmazingTalker · China
🗣️Conversational & Travel✈️
Teaches A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
AmazingTalker · China
kids,travel,biz,HSK,Speaking
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Fun and practical lessons available in EU & US time! With me, you’ll talk a LOT!🗣️
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
HSK
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
For those who want more speaking opportunities! A new, easy-to-continue lesson has started.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
🎓 IPA | Business Chinese 💼
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎓 JLPT N1 | Conversational Eng
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
ready to help you achieve your goals!have many experience to teach for beginner.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
✨ Conversational Japanese 🗣
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Professeur de langue maternelle japonaise parlant français, 7 ans d'expérience
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
👩🏫 Kids English | Conversatio
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
专门教小孩学日语
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 Teaching | Business English
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Italki since 2021! I had the experience of teaching Japanese in Vietnam and the U.S.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Philippines
🏆CONVERSATION🏆IELTS🏆TOEIC
Teaches A1
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌷 Let's master natural Japanese 🌷 beginners welcome! relax, casual, logical, certified teacher
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
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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 / 6,837
South Korea81 / 6,837
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,837
United States39 / 6,837
Italy20 / 6,837Philippines18 / 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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