4,222 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 4,222 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $28 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $3.30. Native speakers charge a median of $19 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
233 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly Japanese for Work & Everyday Life😊 10+ Years in Global Companies🌐 Top 20% in Bookings
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Build your ability to explain work-related topics in Japanese by answering questions about your job and workplace. This lesson is also recommended for job inte…
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
神戸在住 中国語日本語で授業
Teaches A1–C2
NativeVerbling · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Relaxed & Fun Japanese Lessons for All Levels|Friendly Native Tutor
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🇯🇵🗣️ Supporting you in Chinese and English✨ Beginners/Conversation/Travel/Interviews✅ A pro at creating classes where you can confidently "speak"
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語でニュースを聞き、それについて話します！やさしいことばニュース(NEWS WEB EASY)を使って勉強します。
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
unlock global career opportuni
Teaches A1–C2
NativeVerbling · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
✨🌱 New Students Welcome! | Friendly Japanese Lessons | Let’s Speak Japanese !🌱✨
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Japanese Tutor & Former Career Advisor 🌱 From Total Beginners to Business Professionals 💬 Practical Japanese tailored to your goals (Small Talk to Interview Pr…
NativeCafetalk · Japan
最強の「ビジネス日本語」を身につけよう！ 最高のあなたを「最強の日本語」で表現しませんか。 ~Express your best self with the ultimate Japanese~ 今春、社会人になる人、大歓迎！
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Start Learning from ZERO!
Teaches A1–C2
NativeVerbling · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
✈️ Learn Basic Japanese with a Tutor Who Helped Foreign Travelers in Japan
Teaches A1–C1
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…
NativeCafetalk · Japan
発音矯正、隙間時間に
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
MA degree in Japanese
Teaches A1–C2
NativeVerbling · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Double-certified Japanese teacher. I will teach you usable Japanese for business, travel, and interviews.
Nativeitalki · Japan
100% Japanese teacher
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Instruction in Japanese on how to eat Natto, fermented soy beans, Japan's traditional dish. Why don't we eat natto together in class!
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
8+years exp🏅certified📚
Teaches A1–C2
NativeVerbling · Japan
Teaches A1–C1
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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 | 461 | $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 | 26 | $34 | $28–$46 | 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.
Japan2,403 / 4,222
South Korea42 / 4,222
China36 / 4,222
Taiwan35 / 4,222
United States22 / 4,222
Hong Kong SAR China13 / 4,222
Spain12 / 4,222
Italy12 / 4,222SpeakDuo 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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Updated September 28, 2026
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