6,455 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,455 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $28 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.50. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
6,471 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativePreply · Japan
As your learning buddy, I'll be available 24/7 to answer questions and support you. Let’s make learning Japanese an enjoyable and enriching experience together!
Tusclasesparticulares
Aprender y practicar Japonés con nativo On-line
Japanese (Japan) · likely
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's study for N5 together!
NativeEngoo · Japan
Nice to meet you! My name is Koki.
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
🧸 Beginner Japanese | JLPT
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
I’ll help turn your worries about learning a language into fun and confidence.
Teaches B1–C2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativePreply · Japan
Japanese Tutor with 6+ Years and 3,000+ Teaching Hours 🧑🏫 | English and Portuguese Support 🌍 | Build Real Speaking Skills Through Shadowing and Personalized H…
Teaches A1–A2
FindTutors
Japanese Teacher from Tokyo | Beginner Friendly | Speak Naturally & Travel Japanese
NativeCafetalk · Japan
あなたのペースでゆっくり話しても大丈夫。 飲み物を用意してリラックスして会話を楽しみましょう。
NativeEngoo · Japan
I have an Associate Degree in English. I was an exchange student in the US and later lived in Australia on a working holiday visa.
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
10years Experience🎉grammar
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Real conversation & pronunciation — Japanese lessons from a tutor trained by pro narrators🎤
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Laid-back and patient Japanese teacher with 6 years of teaching experience
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Tusclasesparticulares
Clases de Japonés vía Online
NativeCafetalk · Japan
初めての日本語はここから！！ 日語從這裡開始學習吧！日籍專業老師！會用國語解說！
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! My name is Yui. I have extensive international experience, having lived abroad in Ireland for one year and the UK for two years.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
From Tokyo, living in Fukuoka
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A2–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Support in Spanish (general public) and English (some) English! !!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Tusclasesparticulares
Profe de japonés desde nivel principiante hasta N3!
Teaches A1–B1
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語で自由におしゃべりしましょう
NativeEngoo · Japan
I'm a university student in Japan.
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Teaching experience 400hr+
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
I have been teaching Japanese to foreign students at a Japanese high school for many years.
Teaches B1–C2
Some booking links may earn SpeakDuo a commission at no extra cost to you. It never affects which tutors we show or in what order.
Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while italki offers the most choice (1,983 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 | 1,983 | $20 | $15–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,484 | $20 | $16–$26 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 929 | $22 | $18–$30 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Preply | 862 | $24 | $18–$36 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 700 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 248 | 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 | 56 | $34 | $27–$41 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 29 | $50 | $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.
Japan4,188 / 6,455
Taiwan159 / 6,455
China141 / 6,455
South Korea72 / 6,455Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,455
United States38 / 6,455
Philippines17 / 6,455
Italy17 / 6,455SpeakDuo 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 2, 2026
Currency conversion: ECB reference rates.IP geolocation by DB-IPHow we pick tutorsAbout SpeakDuoBotRequest removal