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 Japanese 🗣
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
☀️もうすぐ夏です🏅Award as Top1% teacher by italki in 2022. I will be taking some time off from July 2024.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · South Korea
🎌 JLPT N3 | Travel Japanese ✈️
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🇯🇵 Practical Japanese Conversation | Beginners Welcome | English Support
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 5 yrs Experience | Conversat
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
2019年からチューターをしています。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🥇Conversation🎈Test Prep🎉
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Never Run Out of Things to Say! | Japanese Conversation | EN Support
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · South Korea
🎌 JLPT | Conversational Japane
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let’s talk like friends!😁 Explain in English◎ Kansai dialect◎英語・日本語教師の免許があります。I’m a cheerleader💃🏼
Japanese (KS) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Pakistan
🎓 TESOL | Business English 💼
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaching experience/gently and friendly🇯🇵👩💻【I will be taking a break from March 1st 🙆♀️】
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Chile
💼 Negocios | Conversación 🗣
Teaches A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🎃Coaching you to improve your Japanese language skills according to your scopes🔰 JLPT🗣️Business🚀
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 TESOL | Business English 💼
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
✨🇯🇵Let's study together to achieve your goal! 🇯🇵✨
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 Univ Teacher | Kids Chinese
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak Natural Japanese with Confidence 🌸 Conversation • Grammar • Personalized lessons
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 18 yrs Experience | Conversa
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🇯🇵 Certified Japanese Teacher | Natural Japanese, Culture & Real Conversation
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
韓国の方向けの日本語オンライン教師
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
italki · China
文学博士，拥有在日本和韩国教授汉语经验的资深语言学教师。
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 Part-time Tutor | Business C
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
A Safe Space to Make Mistakes & Grow Confidence!
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 | $27–$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 / 6,837South 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.
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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 October 26, 2026
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