4,365 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 4,365 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $28 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $4.40. Native speakers charge a median of $19 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
1,406 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
AmazingTalker · China
Spoken Language、Exams and More
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Beginners to Advanced Welcome🇯🇵 Let's Learn Japanese Through Travel and Business Conversations While Having Fun! 🌏✨
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese teacher with C1 level of English and 7+ years of business experience
Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
文法 ｜ 会話練習 ｜読解 |
Teaches A1–C2
Preply · Pakistan
Certified and Experienced Japanese Language Tutor with clear English pronounciation
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn Japanese Through Your Story｜Conversation-Focused｜Australia & 5-Star Hospitality
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.
AmazingTalker · China
🌸JP Basics🌸JP Workplace🌸Travel
Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · Japan
Speak Japanese more naturally, more confidently, and more like YOU ✨ Learn with a globally experienced Japanese tutor who has studied and worked in 3 countries…
Nativeitalki · Japan
Fun & Natural Japanese Conversation!
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Beginners | 🇺🇸🇨🇳 Visuals
Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · Japan
📚 Original Lesson Materials🌸 Beginners Welcome! ✨ Personalized Lessons🗣️ Build Real Conversation Skills😊 English Support Available✨ Fun, Effective Lessons with…
Nativeitalki · Japan
Practical Japanese for Real Communication 🗣️🌸 From N5 Beginners to Upper-Intermediate in Tokyo 🗼
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎌 Conversational Japanese 👶
Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · Japan
It's okay to make mistakes! Let's have fun practicing Japanese conversation!
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese teacher with 25+ years of real-world experience as a corporate executive
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
✏️Travel Japanese✏️🌟
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
“Wow, I didn’t realize I could speak this much Japanese!” 🍀 Relaxed, natural conversation lessons that feel like chatting with a friend 😁
Nativeitalki · Japan
楽しく一緒に日本語を勉強しましょう🍀初級文法クラスはスペイン語話者に提供していますが、フリートーククラスはどなたでも可能です🦋
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
designed to get you speaking
Teaches A1–B1
NativePreply · Japan
Boost your Japanese fast. English & Thai support available. Practical lessons for everyday conversation, travel, and anime. ✈️🌏
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak Japanese with Confidence 🌱 | Learn Japanese at Your Own Pace | Beginner-Friendly🌸
Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🌟Thai Beginner Class |
Teaches A1–B1
NativePreply · Japan
5 years of teaching experience 🔸English & Chinese 🔸Beginners welcome 🔸Travel & Daily conversation 🔸Practical Japanese conversation 🔸14 years of living abroad 🔸…
Nativeitalki · Japan
【英語で学べる！3ヶ月で日常会話をマスター】🇯🇵Master daily conversations in Japan in 3 months—taught in English.
Teaches A1–B1
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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 |
| 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 |
| italki | 599 | $18 | $14–$23 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| AmazingTalker | 268 | $26 | $20–$33 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| 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 | 31 | $34 | $28–$47 | 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.
Japan2,536 / 4,365South Korea43 / 4,365China37 / 4,365
Taiwan35 / 4,365
United States22 / 4,365
Hong Kong SAR China13 / 4,365
Spain12 / 4,365
Italy12 / 4,365SpeakDuo 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 28, 2026
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