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
🏆TOEIC Masterclass!🥇
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese Conversation & Pronunciation | Learn Japanese through Songs 🎵
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Hobby|Travel
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak Japanese with Confidence
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Pronunciation correction
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
italki · China
18年日语教学经验｜JLPT｜商务｜旅行|中英双语课程 —— 让日语学习变得简单、高效又有趣
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
Absolute Beginner｜Conversation
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
italki · China
Teaches A1–B1
AmazingTalker · China
🌸 Beginner 🌸 Conversation
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
フリートークに飽きた方にお勧め！！！日本語レベル中級者以上に教えます。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Conversation|Oral|Hobby
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let’s learn Japanese step by step in a relaxed and supportive way
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
Beginner | Children | TOEIC
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸 Native Japanese Teacher | 6+ Years Experience | Speak Naturally
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
英検・中学生英語・高校生英語
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Over 18 Years Experienced 🪭 Fun Native Japanese Teacher!🦸🏻♂️
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Master Chinese Conversation
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Work for Canadian Company
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese teacher since 2025 teaching from A1 to all level
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
6 years teaching experience
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Pattern Practice｜JLPT｜Business
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Want to Work, Study, or Live in Japan?
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 | 1,511 | $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 / 6,820
Taiwan163 / 6,820China156 / 6,820
South 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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