6,828 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,828 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $28 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $6.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
1,594 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Fundamental|Beginner
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
italki · Peru
Tourist Guide in Spanish, Quechua and Japanese languages with more than 10 years of experience.
Teaches A1–B2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Travel & Beginner Japanese
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
一緒に(いっしょに)学ぼう(まなぼう)Looking forward to meeting everyone and talking in Japanese🍜✌🏼
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C1
AmazingTalker · China
Conversation /Travel
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語教育能力検定試験取得、日本語学校にて初級クラス担当
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🌟Business Eng🌟Conversations🎯
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
🧡conversation~beginning
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Beginners are welcome💓Accent🗣️
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
I will support your Japanese learning at your own pace, with warmth and dedication 📚🌟
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Conversation|Basic|Fundamental
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese Conversation Coach | Clear Pronunciation, Natural Expressions, Real Communication
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Japanese Instructor | Conversa
Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
Beginner|Conversation|Oral
Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendlyでmusicが大好き！“Learn through what you love.” That is my teaching style:)
Japanese (KANSAI) · Teaches A2–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Oversea&tutor experience /Oral
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Beginner Japanese / Practical Japanese / 3 years of experience in teaching at a university
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Licensed👨🎓Trip♨️Culture⛩️
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Oral|Travel
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
「日本語登録教員」取得！★日本語学校で教師＆司会業をしています！きれいな日本語話しませんか？
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1 –C2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($12), while italki offers the most choice (2,164 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 | 2,164 | $20 | $15–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,513 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 989 | $22 | $16–$30 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Preply | 862 | $24 | $18–$36 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 766 | $12 | $8.23–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 277 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Classgap | 77 | $21 | $17–$30 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Verbling | 69 | $31 | $25–$38 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Apprentus | 56 | $34 | $27–$41 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 32 | $51 | $45–$80 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 16 | $28 | $24–$33 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 7 | $56 | $45–$65 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Japan4,471 / 6,828Taiwan164 / 6,828China156 / 6,828South Korea81 / 6,828Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,828
United States39 / 6,828
Italy20 / 6,828
Philippines19 / 6,828SpeakDuo 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 24, 2026
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