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 · Taiwan
沢山話したい方におすすめ！50音／旅行会話／日常会話／
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (KANSAI) · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🌴Business& daily conversation🌴
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly native Japanese tutor | English support available | Focus on natural conversation!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎓 JLPT N1 | Conversational Jap
Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learning Japanese should not be that overwhelming, Let's start it step by step with me!
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.
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Start & Level up! Free Talking
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Qualified career counselor, Japanese teacher and art teacher
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🇺🇸Lived in US & New Zealand 🌎
Teaches A1–C2
italki · China
Start teaching language Since 2012 / over 10,000 teaching hours / all kinds of courses experienced
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · United States
Conversation, Business, Travel
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversational, JLPT, Kids
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
italki · China
🌟Certified &Experienced🌟日本語 N1🌟 Speaking Practice🌟｜HSK｜YCT｜Travel 🤗🤩
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🔥JLPT N1 to N3 Expert| Adults
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
⭐️ Japanese Conversation Practice | Speak More Naturally| 楽しい会話＆カスタマイズレッスン|JLPT・面接対策 ⭐️
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Advanced Japanese | Ex-Big Law
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let’s enjoy the process to learn Japanese! Speak like natives!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
Travel|Conversation
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Experienced Japanese Teacher | Beginners, JLPT I'll support your dreams and goals wholeheartedly
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation/Travel/Speaking
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
保育士の資格があり、保育園で子供に日本語と英語を教えています。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Oral|Business|Conversation
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Real Japanese at Your Pace | Unique Activities to Expand Your Expression | All Five-star reviews⭐
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
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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 / 6,829China156 / 6,829
South Korea81 / 6,829
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,829United 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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