6,835 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,835 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.
1,591 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🌺English🌸Beginner🇯🇵Kids🧡Adults
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly Japanese Tutor Living in the USA /English Support/Beginner-Friendly Lessons
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
From 0 to Expert 🚀
Teaches A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
役に立つ日本語を楽しく勉強しましょう！Why don't you study "practical Japanese" with fun?
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
native Japanese🇯🇵
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Canada
Native English–Japanese Tutor 🇨🇦 🇯🇵 | Linguistics Graduate | Based in Türkiye 🇹🇷
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
🥇Conversational Japanese🔥
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
I can give you lots of corrections on your pronunciation and grammar !
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Learn Smarter with 𝐀𝐈 Notes 🤖✨
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
I'm a teacher at a Japanese language school/ I'm Cheerful, Friendly/ Adults and children are welcome
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
日本語教師資格🏅4000時間授業経験⬆️会話力🗣️文法マスター💎読み書き📝ビジネス英語👩🏼💼英語・中国語🙆🏻♀️オンラインで多数のビジネスマン&小中高校生に教えた経験有🔵
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Daily Conversation
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let's unlock your Japanese speaking skills together !
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Ex-Talent Development Trainer
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
italki · China
working in a primary school,and 6years online teaching experinence.
Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Eng&Chinese/Original Material
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
italki · Japan
Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🤠All Levels | All Ages🤠
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Over 5 years experience tutoring Japanese / Calligraphy オンライン講師として5年以上日本語講師 / 書道講師の経験を持っています。
Japanese (KANSAI) · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
License holder English
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Kimono specialist/ Japanese school teacher/ reporter
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
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
15+Yrs ZERO BEGINNER Welcome! Travel,Culture ,Free conversation, Basic grammar 📕
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–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 | 995 | $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 | 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.
Japan4,476 / 6,835Taiwan164 / 6,835China157 / 6,835
South Korea81 / 6,835
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,835
United States39 / 6,835
Philippines20 / 6,835
Italy20 / 6,835SpeakDuo 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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