5,250 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 5,250 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $27 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $4.50. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
961 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Practical Japanese for Real Life & Work 🇯🇵 | Conversation Support in English
Teaches A1–C1
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🗣️JLPT | Travel | Animation 😊
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Speak Natural&Confident Japanese!🇯🇵|Pharmacist & Asakusa Tour Guide|Business,JLPT&Everyday Japanese|English Support|Beginners Welcome🔰💛
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak Japanese with Confidence | Clear, Structured Lessons for Adult Learners
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
For travel, beginner and oral
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Feel free to talk about hobbies, business, or any topic! Let's enjoy learning Japanese together!!
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
italki · Indonesia
📜Certified English, Japanese & Indonesian Teacher with Japanese Manufacturing 🏭Industry Experience
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Basic |Conversatio |Travel
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Business Japanese Taught by a Former Financial Advisor – From Keigo to Everyday Conversation
Nativeitalki · Japan
【中上級者向け】自然な日常会話＆元IT企業のビジネス日本語 / Advanced Japanese: Casual & Business
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
JLPT✏️Conversation🌿
Teaches A2–B2
Preply · Hong Kong SAR China
Living in Japan for 8 Years 🏠 Master Business Japanese 👌 Interpreter for Major Japanese Companies ✏️ Perfect Score on JLPT N1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let's enjoy learning Real-Life Japanese for Work & Daily Life
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
#practical#diverse
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Learn Japanese with a Friendly, Practical Teacher — From Beginner to Business Japanese
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Teacher | 11+ Yrs in University Int'l Center & Global Business Background!
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Japanese teacher's licence
Teaches A1–B1
NativePreply · Japan
Learn real Japanese that you can't get from textbooks! | Conversation & Business |
Nativeitalki · Japan
Experienced in India | Patient & Friendly Japanese Lessons with a teacher from Kansai area
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Customized from zero to goal
Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · Japan
🏅Certified JP Teacher teaching JP in English🎓PhD Kyoto Univ 💊Global Pharma (Oncology) 🗣️English teaching certifciate (CELTA) ⛩️Tour Guide in Kyoto 👨💼Business🧑…
Nativeitalki · Japan
High-context Japanese communication for business and professional settings
Teaches B1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Jap-Eng bilingual⭐️Test Pro
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Learn Japanese with a native-speaking HR professional📗 Master everything from business Japanese for work ,school,travel and life✨ 10+ years of experience at HR…
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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 |
| 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 |
| italki | 836 | $18 | $14–$24 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 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 | 43 | $34 | $27–$44 | 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.
Japan3,108 / 5,250Taiwan151 / 5,250
China116 / 5,250
South Korea63 / 5,250Hong Kong SAR China52 / 5,250
United States31 / 5,250
Philippines14 / 5,250
Spain12 / 5,250SpeakDuo 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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