5,513 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 5,513 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.
1,126 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
JLPT✏️Conversation🌿
Teaches A2–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
✨ Beginners welcome ✨ Master the basics and start SPEAKING Japanese fluently 🇯🇵
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Japanese Conversation for Daily Life, Travel, and Work 🌸. Let's aim for "Speak, Communicate, and Have Fun!" together!!
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
#practical#diverse
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese Teacher | Beginners & Conversation Focus | Okinawa
Teaches A1–C2
Preply · Ecuador
Learn Japanese with a Tutor Who Loves Anime and Travel!
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Customized from zero to goal
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Even if you have zero Japanese,no problem!With both Chinese & English support,I'll teach you clearly
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Jap-Eng bilingual⭐️Test Pro
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Tokyo Native 🗼| Beginner Friendly ☺️| Conversation & Travel Japanese 💬🇯🇵
Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
Group teaching experience
Teaches A1–C2
italki · Hong Kong SAR China
🌸Professional Japanese teacher🌸5+ yrs Japanese teaching exp. 🌻修讀了日本語教師課程+N1合格🌻 5年+授課經驗🌻擅長初級日語
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
No vocab🎈No grammar🎈
Teaches A1–A2
italki · China
🌸Free talk&Conversation🇯🇵 /🌊Anime & Travel Japanese/🇨🇳中文・ English OK/🙌🏻Beginner-friendly
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
日本語基礎、日本語会話 専門
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
advanced Japanese conversation
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly Japanese for Work & Everyday Life😊 10+ Years in Global Companies🌐 Top 20% in Bookings
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Basic Japanese｜Conversation
Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Relaxed & Fun Japanese Lessons for All Levels|Friendly Native Tutor
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
💎2000⁺ lessons | all levels💎
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
会話（かいわ）を楽（たの）しみながら新（あたら）しい文法（ぶんぽう）や単語（たんご）を身（み）につけよう🌸
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
English/Chinese OK!
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Canada
Speak Japanese in 90 days / Friendly Pro Teacher Miwa
Teaches A1–B2
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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 | 1,091 | $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 | 51 | $34 | $27–$42 | 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.
Japan3,354 / 5,513Taiwan151 / 5,513China120 / 5,513South Korea63 / 5,513Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,513
United States31 / 5,513
Philippines14 / 5,513
Spain12 / 5,513SpeakDuo 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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