5,192 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 5,192 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.
5,195 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativePreply · Japan
From Understanding to Speaking 🌸 Beginners Welcome! Natural Japanese through Input + Output!
Voscours
Initiation au Japonais, Cours d'Anglais et Espagnol débutant
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎓 TCSOL | Conversational Chine
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · United States
Teaches A1–B1
NativePreply · Japan
Speak Japanese with confidence! Yosh, Iko!
Voscours
Cours de Japonais pour débutants/intermédiaires
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
AmazingTalker · China
🎓 Certified Chinese Teacher |
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
10+ years of teaching experience – from beginner to advanced levels
Teaches A1–C2
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…
Letuelezioni
Offro ripetizioni di giapponese per chi volesse imparare
AmazingTalker · South Korea
🎓 TESOL | 한국어회화 💼
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
あなたの向上心と成長をサポートする講師
Teaches A1–B1
Preply · China
Understanding Chinese, Practical Japanese
Letuelezioni
Laureando in lingua giapponese a Ca'Foscari offre ripetizioni di giapponese e inglese
AmazingTalker · South Korea
🎓 TESOL | Business English 💼
Nativeitalki · Japan
沖縄出身のゆきよとリラックスした会話を楽しもう！
Teaches A1–B2
NativePreply · Japan
Beyond the textbook! 🌺 Learn real Japanese and have fun speaking from day one! 🎬✈️
Letuelezioni
Studente magistrale presso l'università Ca' Foscari di Venezia con certificato N2 offre lezioni di lingua Giapponese
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Speaking & Child
Teaches A2–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
<Business Japanese> Master practical skills with a pro of 20+ Yrs Experience💪 [English/Weekend🆗] 100% Customized Lessons 💁
Letuelezioni
Ecco l'occasione che stavi aspettando! 🎌 Sono un insegnante esperto di giapponese e offro lezioni personalizzate
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🗣 Conversational English 👶
Nativeitalki · Japan
あなたの「日本語でしたいこと」を全力サポート！ 明るく楽しくポジティブなレッスンで、会話表現と文化を学びながら日本語を自分の言葉に🌸レッスン時間の調整可能です！ご相談ください😊
Teaches A1–C2
Some booking links may earn SpeakDuo a commission at no extra cost to you. It never affects which tutors we show or in what order.
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 | 782 | $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 | 39 | $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.
Japan3,059 / 5,192Taiwan150 / 5,192China116 / 5,192South Korea63 / 5,192
Hong Kong SAR China51 / 5,192United States31 / 5,192
Philippines14 / 5,192
Spain12 / 5,192SpeakDuo 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
Currency conversion: ECB reference rates.IP geolocation by DB-IPHow we pick tutorsAbout SpeakDuoBotRequest removal