4,365 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 4,365 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $28 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $4.40. Native speakers charge a median of $19 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
467 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativePreply · Japan
Fluent in French! From natural conversation to travel prep and business. With over 20 years of teaching experience in Japan and guidance at universities and bu…
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🌺Kids🌺English🌺JLPT N1-N5
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
<Business Japanese> Master practical skills with a pro of 20+ Yrs Experience💪 [English/Weekend🆗] 100% Customized Lessons 💁
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
会話、通訳、ビジネス日本語、
Teaches C1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🌸 Customized lessons tailored to your goals! Let's learn natural Japanese, Japanese culture, and business Japanese in a fun way!✨
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Beginner|Business
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.
NativePreply · Japan
🗼 Currently Teaching at a Japanese Language School 🗼 | Nationally Certified Japanese Language Teacher | Practical Conversation, JLPT & Business Japanese | Engl…
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
💛All Ages💛Talk|JLPT
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
【Proven Results💡】Let’s have fun chatting while mastering natural Japanese! Whether it’s travel, conversation, or business, I’m here to fully support you in bec…
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Coach with Japanese😎
Teaches A1–B2
NativePreply · Japan
Japanese Lessons for Travel, Work & Test Preparation – with an Experienced Tutor
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
認定上級講師｜講師経験10年以上
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Certified Preply Tutor 🎓｜Casual Conversation 🗣️｜Beginners Welcome🔰|English OK✅| Japanese for travel, daily life, business, and your goals! Let's have fun talki…
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversations expert
Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · Japan
🌸 From "studying" Japanese to "using" it! ✈️ Travel, 📚 JLPT, 💼 Business and more | Over 30 years in Japanese companies | English support available
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🌏Conversation Training 🌏
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
1. Practical Japanese for Life & Work | Natural Conversation & Business Japanese 2.Living & Working in Japan | Practical Conversation & Business Japanese 3. Be…
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Native Japanese
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
I'm a Japanese teacher with 30 years of experience! I can guide you from the basics of the kana to JLPT prep, business conversation, and interview coaching. ⭐️…
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎌 Oral & Business Japanese 🗣️✨
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Hobby|Basic
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Teaching experience 8 yrs
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation, Exams, Tourism
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Trade & shipping🌏｜Overseas🌟
Teaches A1–C2
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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 |
| 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 |
| italki | 599 | $18 | $14–$23 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| AmazingTalker | 268 | $26 | $20–$33 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| 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 | 31 | $34 | $28–$47 | 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.
Japan2,536 / 4,365
South Korea43 / 4,365
China37 / 4,365
Taiwan35 / 4,365
United States22 / 4,365
Hong Kong SAR China13 / 4,365
Spain12 / 4,365
Italy12 / 4,365SpeakDuo 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 September 28, 2026
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