6,820 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,820 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 · Japan
😊English OK/a little Chinese
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
italki · Taiwan
🌿 Gentle Mandarin｜日本語OK｜English Support｜Business Chinese｜初心者歓迎
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Speak real Japanese naturally!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
I have been teaching Japanese face-to-face for 5 years
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Lived in Taiwan🇹🇼 Chinese OK
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🎃Oct ANIME : From Up on Poppy Hill(GHIBLI)🎃 Let's learn DAILY CONVERSATION through ANIME
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 · South Korea
💗 6141+ Teaching Hours ✨
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
表現力を広げる会話中心の日本語レッスン🗣️+18年のビジネス経験でサポート！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Speak more, improve more!🤗
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Oral|Conversation|Beginner
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
【英語OK🙆♀️＆フルタイム】 初心者〜ビジネスレベルまで自然な日本語が身につくレッスンで大好評！落ち着いた雰囲気＆あなたのペースで着実に成長したい方大歓迎です🔥
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Adv Biz Japanese | 9y |🇨🇳OK
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
在日12年，自学日语N1满分合格
Teaches A2–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Thought over Fluency.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Lin.K 🌹 Japanese teacher📚fluency in daily conversation
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Exam Preparation | 50 Sounds
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly Japanese Teacher|English Support Included|Feedback after every lesson📝✨
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
🔥JLPT N5~N2🔥Interview & Talk🎌
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Beginner-friendly 🌸 Real Japanese conversation 🇯🇵 English support available ✨
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Univ Lecturer 11yrs 😎 JLPT
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese teacher with 25+ years of real-world experience as a corporate executive
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Authentic Speaking
Teaches A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese teacher since 2020. Giving private lessons on line or face-to-face.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
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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 | 1,511 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 985 | $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 | 758 | $12 | $7.60–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 281 | 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 | 33 | $52 | $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.
Japan4,467 / 6,820Taiwan163 / 6,820China156 / 6,820South Korea81 / 6,820Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,820
United States39 / 6,820
Italy20 / 6,820
Philippines20 / 6,820SpeakDuo 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 23, 2026
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