5,164 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 5,164 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $27 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $4.46. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
1,092 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Recommended for beginners! A qualified tutor who can support you to achieve your goals.
Teaches A1–A2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
700+ hours teaching
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak Japanese from Day 1 ! Beginners welcomed, I've taught 800 lessons online & teaching at school
Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Interactive Learning｜JLPT
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Practical Japanese for Real Life 🌸 Conversation, Travel & Keigo🇯🇵
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Fashion|hardened|middle~biz
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.
Nativeitalki · Japan
5years of teaching experience🌸🍃 子ども〜大人まで言語指導経験有🌸日本語初心者でも安心して、楽しくレッスンをしましょう✨
Teaches A1–C1
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Conversations N5-N1 Travel
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Native Japanese & English Speaker - Beginner to advanced - all welcome!
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
台湾の大学教師＋中国語堪能
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak Japanese Naturally & Confidently 🌸English Support available📚 Feedback after every lesson
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
入门，考级，留学，商务，会話|フリートーク|趣味
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Native Japanese|Former Tour Guide|English & French Support|Travel & Everyday Japanese
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🔰Beginners🙆♂️Kids🔶Free Conv.
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese Teacher | 3 Years of Teaching Experience
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
8 years of Expertise
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Registered Japanese Teacher | 10+ Years' Experience
Teaches A1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
A relaxed lesson for beginners
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Experienced Japanese Tutor Taking You from Complete Beginner to Confident Japanese Speaker
Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Special limited-time offer! 🎉
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
📚420時間日本語教師養成講座修了✨ 教科書の日本語から、ネイティブが使う自然な日本語へ🇯🇵 会話力を伸ばすフレンドリーな日本語講師です😊
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
🧸 Beginner Japanese | JLPT
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸 Friendly Japanese Teacher | Beginner & Travel Japanese | English Support
Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
10years Experience🎉grammar
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 |
| 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 | 755 | $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 | 38 | $34 | $27–$45 | 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.
Japan3,034 / 5,164Taiwan150 / 5,164China116 / 5,164
South Korea63 / 5,164Hong Kong SAR China51 / 5,164
United States30 / 5,164
Philippines14 / 5,164
Spain12 / 5,164SpeakDuo 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 29, 2026
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