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.
2,587 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Deepen your Japanese! Reading, vocabulary, and discussion for advanced learners.
AmazingTalker · China
Conversation|Fundamental|Oral
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Beginner-Friendly Japanese Conversation | English & Korean Support Learn Practical Japanese with Multilingual Support Japanese Conversation Lessons | EN / KR S…
NativeCafetalk · Japan
For people who feel free conversation is too difficult. Let's plactice with practical dialogues.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Beginner|Business
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.
Nativeitalki · Japan
初学者歓迎！Beginners Welcome! Débutants bienvenus ! ¡Se aceptan principiantes!
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🌟 Bilingual Japanese Tutor (Japanese/English) 🌟 Beginners absolutely welcome! It's totally okay to make mistakes 😊 Available for daily conversation, business,…
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let’s Chat in Japanese at your own pace!
AmazingTalker · China
🎯 Conversation ｜Prepare JLPT｜
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🚨日本語SOS？📞大丈夫、はる先生がいます😊✨Japanese SOS? No worries — Haru-sensei is on your side! 🌸
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
SPEAK from ‘’DAY 1’’🐣(ENGLISH OK) Friendly Osaka Tutor & Ex-Kyoto Guide ⛩️
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Enjoy speaking Japanese in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere♪
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
💛All Ages💛Talk|JLPT
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Currently fully booked | 1,000+ lessons with Rhythm & Confidence| for SPEAKING,Travel,Business!⛷⛄️🌸
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Experience Fun Conversations in Natural Japanese!✨
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Speak freely, have fun, and learn natural Japanese along the way!
NativeAmazingTalker · Canada
Business/Conversations
Teaches A2–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Native Japanese tutor
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Let's enjoy Japanese in conversational style! I worked as a Japanese volunteer at a university and taught Japanese to children in Germany.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Practice natural Japanese with a native speaker based in Australia! Friendly English support available.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Beginner|Travel
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
資格を持った日本語教師です。I have Japanese teaching qualifications.
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Certified tutor with 5 years of experience!
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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 / 5,560
Taiwan151 / 5,560China120 / 5,560
South 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.
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
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