5,560 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 5,560 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $27 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
1,084 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
From Tokyo, living in Fukuoka
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese teacher with 10+ years in business. Friendly, supportive and effective lessons🌸
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語そのもの、教え方、日本語教師としてのキャリアなどについて話し、一緒に解決策を見つけましょう！
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
専門性の高い授業😀
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
12 years teaching experience, Conversation, Grammar, JLPT
Teaches A2–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Just 20 minutes! Relax, chat and practise real Japanese with me.
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🌸Beginner's Guide
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🏆 JLPT & Conversation | ~20 Years of Professional Experience | 99% Japanese — No English Needed! Hi
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
business manners
Teaches B1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Your Japanese Journey Starts Here 🇯🇵 😊 | 🌱Beginner–Advanced | GENKI / QUARTET/JLPT and more🌸
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
20years of teaching experience
Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
【英語で学べる！3ヶ月で日常会話をマスター】🇯🇵Master daily conversations in Japan in 3 months—taught in English.
Teaches A1–B1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Practical Japanese
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
【JLPT N5・N4】Beginner-Friendly Japanese Lessons 🇯🇵 Build a Strong Foundation!
Teaches A2–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
✨Beginners Welcome✨
Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
I'm a certified Japanese teacher with three teaching qualifications！
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation🦋Beginner⭐️Travel
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
italki · South Korea
JLPT N1, Korean university student.
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Beginner/Gojuon/Cantonese/
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
JLPT対策＆実践会話専門の日本語講師／1年間の指導経験（合格実績あり）／日本在住ネイティブ
Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
日本語・中国語レッスン可能👌
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
✨🌎 Perfect for UK, Europe & Nearby Time Zones 🌎 ✨ Speaking Practice | Grammar | 4,000+ Lessons
Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Oral|Intermediate
Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
あなたの日本語の成長を支えます！ Supporting your Japanese growth for work and daily life
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 |
| italki | 1,135 | $18 | $14–$24 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 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 |
| 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 | 54 | $34 | $27–$41 | 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.
Japan3,395 / 5,560Taiwan151 / 5,560
China120 / 5,560South Korea63 / 5,560
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,560
United States31 / 5,560
Philippines14 / 5,560
Spain12 / 5,560SpeakDuo 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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