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.
1,261 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸 Certified Japanese Teacher for Beginners | JLPT N5–N4 | Master the Basics
Teaches A1–B1
AmazingTalker · Venezuela
🗣 Conversational Spanish Begin
Teaches A2
NativePreply · Japan
🗣️ Speak Japanese with confidence 🎨 Original materials by a graphic designer | Beginners & anime/manga fans welcome 🫶
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese Teacher | 420h Trained | Beginner to Advanced
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Italy
preparation exam
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Support with Smile 😊 Positive Japanese Lessons for Beginners | Travel Lesson Package
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
Nativeitalki · Japan
🗣️3ヶ国語OK！「話せる」に特化した会話コーチ｜🇰🇷🇺🇸🇹🇼 対応プロ講師
Teaches A1–A2
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
🌟Conversation✏️Workplace🌟
Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · Japan
Solving Your I Can't Speak Well 🌸 I've done it with two friends in a month！！total beginners welcome, English support the whole way, and your own feedback sheet…
Nativeitalki · Japan
現役の日本語教師です。楽しみながら日本語を学びましょう。
Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 DELF B2 | Medical & Travel F
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🌸Certified Preply Tutor🌸 Friendly Japanese Tutor in Hawaii🌺 | Beginners Welcome | Real-Life Conversation | English Support Available
Nativeitalki · Japan
あなたの日本語学習に寄り添うパートナー🌱｜自然な日本語を身につける🌟｜会話・旅行・仕事｜基礎から実践までサポート
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
【English Support Available | Beginner-Friendly | 8 Years of Experience in Japanese Companies | Turn What You Know into Japanese You Can Actually Speak】
italki · Italy
Native Chinese & Shanghainese | JLPT N1 & IELTS 7.5 | Japanese & Mandarin Tutor
Teaches A1–C1
NativePreply · Japan
Gentle and Careful Japanese Lessons 🕊✨ | Beginners 🔰 | Travel ✈ | Kansai Dialect OK 🐙💬
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly Japanese Teacher | Speak Naturally & Confidently
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Fun & Friendly Japanese Lessons | Beginner to Conversation | Spanish OK
Nativeitalki · Japan
【Mistakes Welcome】Japanese for part-time jobs| Beginners OK |Conversation| Reading| Writing Diaries|
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Beginners to Advanced Welcome🇯🇵 Let's Learn Japanese Through Travel and Business Conversations While Having Fun! 🌏✨
Nativeitalki · Japan
フリートークで実際に使える日本語を教えます
Teaches A1–B2
NativePreply · Japan
Fun Japanese Lessons for Beginners & Intermediate Learners
Nativeitalki · Japan
MA student in Japanese Language Education/ English OK
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Current Japanese Language Teacher | Fast Progress from Beginner to Advanced! Fun and Supportive Learning
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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 / 4,365
South Korea43 / 4,365
China37 / 4,365
Taiwan35 / 4,365
United States22 / 4,365Hong Kong SAR China13 / 4,365
Spain12 / 4,365Italy12 / 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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