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.
2,619 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
Professional teacher with 18 years teaching experience. JLPT/ Grammar for communication.
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Learn Japanese in a safe and comfortable space 🩷💛 Improve naturally through conversation✨
NativeCafetalk · Japan
画像やイラスト、図を見ながら、自分の言葉で英語を話す練習をしていきます。まずは、 「完璧な英語を話すこと」よりも 「英語を口に出すこと」に慣れることを大切にしています☆
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
専門性の高い授業😀
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸はな 先生🌸 Specialize in Conversation and Basic Japanese 👩🏻🏫 English OK
Teaches A1–C2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativePreply · Japan
Let's enjoy Japanese!
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Lets talk about business in Japanese
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🌸Beginner's Guide
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
teacher with good pronunciation
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Use your spare minutes wisely. Time-efficient Japanese conversation practice.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
business manners
Teaches B1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Meaningful Japanese Conversations｜Discover Japan, Share Your Culture, Speak Naturally
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Teachers who want to take repeated lessons
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let’s have fun learning Japanese together and work towards being able to hold a conversation♪
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
20years of teaching experience
Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Let's get started and enjoy Japanese together! Let's have lots of conversations!
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's talk in English!
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Practical Japanese
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A2–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Maximize Your Speaking Time! Fully Dedicated to Helping You Speak with Confidence🔥Friendly & Experienced Tutor (8+ Years of Experience)
NativeCafetalk · Japan
I use many scientific mechanism approach ,your English gets better soon !
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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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