6,829 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,829 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
Living in Korea
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaching 20yrs+ EXP Anime, Speaking, Grammar, JLPT, Face to Face Tokyo
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation🗣️ JLPT✏️ KANSAI
Japanese (KANSAI) · Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
【アナウンサーの発音指導：pronunciation】ネイティブレベルのアクセントとイントネーションを目指そう！【上級者歓迎】
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Travel English Lifesaver✈️
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Top 20% Tutor|Highly Retained👍10 yrs in education🌸Led hiring & training at a major JP corp💻
Japanese (Japan) · likely · 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.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Mandalin &English OK😽
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🌺English🌸Beginner🇯🇵Kids🧡Adults
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn Real Japanese Conversation 🇯🇵｜Relaxed & Practical Speaking Lessons
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
From 0 to Expert 🚀
Teaches A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
有丰富的教学经验/拥有专门儿童日语教育资格证
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Learn Smarter with 𝐀𝐈 Notes 🤖✨
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified with 20+ years experience Japanese teacher.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
作為大學老師有三十多年的教學經驗。可以用中文解釋
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
I'm busy main work, so if you'd like a lesson, please send me a message.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Daily Conversation
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Beginner Japanese & Keigo Specialist ✨ Speak Naturally and Confidently
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Eng&Chinese/Original Material
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Master Natural Japanese with a Seasoned Pro | 1,500+ Lessons | Business & Interview Prep
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🤠All Levels | All Ages🤠
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let’s talk like friends!😁 Explain in English◎ Kansai dialect◎英語・日本語教師の免許があります。I’m a cheerleader💃🏼
Japanese (KS) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
License holder English
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak Natural Japanese with Confidence 🌸 Conversation • Grammar • Personalized lessons
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($12), while italki offers the most choice (2,165 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 | 2,165 | $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.
Japan4,472 / 6,829Taiwan164 / 6,829
China156 / 6,829
South Korea81 / 6,829
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,829
United States39 / 6,829
Italy20 / 6,829
Philippines19 / 6,829SpeakDuo 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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