6,424 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,424 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $28 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.50. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
1,222 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
improve your Japanese skills
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Fun & Interactive Lessons! | Explore Japanese Culture with certified tutor!
Teaches A1–B1
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Beginner｜Conversation｜JLPT
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
All Levels Welcome! Lessons available in English! Experienced 1000+ lessons🌸
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Trilingual JP・CN・EN
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Australia
Teaches A1–C1
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
子供 / 成人 / 会話 / JLPT / アニメ / 旅行
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
How many charms of Japan do you know? Let’s test your knowledge with my Hourly Japan Quiz! Utilizing
Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🗾Business Japanese🌸Native
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
初心者大歓迎☆「わからない」を「楽しい！」に変えるレッスン♫
Teaches A1–B1
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Conversation|Fundamental|Travel
Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Bringing the joy of communicating in Japanese with Amber
Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Communicational Japanese💖
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Fun, friendly Japanese lessons for travel, daily conversation, and real life! 🇯🇵✨
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · United States
Native JapanesePro🌟Coach
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Planning a trip to Japan? 🇯🇵 Learn simple & practical Japanese for travel!
Teaches A1–A2
AmazingTalker · China
🌸Basic Japanese 🙂Kids
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
資格を持った講師と初級から日本語を学びましょう
Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Emphasis on conversation 🌺
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Travel| Structured Beginner Support | Certified teacher| Europe-Based
Teaches A1–B1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
$10 Off First Lesson|JLPT|Chat
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🇫🇷FR/EN OK. Certified Teacher. Turn your JLPT knowledge into real Fluency & Confidence! 🗣️✨
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
750 lessons experience🎖
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese Expert for beginners & shy speakers| Personalized in instruction
Teaches A1–B1
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while italki offers the most choice (1,968 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| italki | 1,968 | $20 | $15–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,484 | $20 | $16–$26 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 922 | $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 | 699 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 242 | 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 | 56 | $34 | $27–$41 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 27 | $52 | $43–$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.
Japan4,166 / 6,424Taiwan157 / 6,424China141 / 6,424
South Korea71 / 6,424
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,424United States37 / 6,424
Italy17 / 6,424
Philippines16 / 6,424SpeakDuo 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 October 1, 2026
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