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
🎓 5 yrs Experience | Conversat
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
From Zero to Confident! Learn Grammar and Conversation Together🌿✨
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🗾 Conversational Japanese ✈️
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
TOMODACHI TALK ☕️ — Chat. Laugh. Learn. | Speak Japanese with Confidence
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
🌟Basic Grammar For Beginners🌟
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語教育能力検定試験取得、日本語学校にて初級クラス担当
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
🎌 Japanese | Conversational ✈️
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Comprehensible Input /Natural Output approach. Start from a zero beginner. With LOTS of Pictures
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Speak, practice and grow 🎌
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
I'm a Japanese teacher who speak English well, and have coaching knowledge.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
🎓 Senior Teacher | Business Ch
Teaches A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Grammar for beginners / Preparation for JLPT N5 to N1 / Conversation practice
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🗾 Conversational Japanese 🗣
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certificated teacher with experience / Japanese cultural coordinator
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎌 Conversational Japanese 💼
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
I am looking forward to having a fun conversation with you!! Please feel free to book my class.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 31 yrs Experience | Conversa
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
ゆっくりでも だいじょうぶ！ たのしく れんしゅうしましょう。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
nterpreter / Custom Lessons
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Singapore
TESOL | Chinese Pronunciation
Teaches A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
I will support your Japanese learning at your own pace, with warmth and dedication 📚🌟
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎌 Conversational Japanese | Bu
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese Conversation Coach | Clear Pronunciation, Natural Expressions, Real Communication
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 / 6,837
Taiwan165 / 6,837China156 / 6,837
South Korea81 / 6,837Hong 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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