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
🎉 Discount for a limited time!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Clear Visual Lessons + Real-Life Japanese Conversation | Mistakes welcome. Growth guaranteed! 🌸
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🥇Conversation🌟Novel Discussion
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Your Personal Mentor 🦝 – Helping you build lasting Japanese habits through fun conversations
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
So fun, even animals laugh🦁😂
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
italki · Russia
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.
AmazingTalker · China
✏️Travel Japanese✏️🌟
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
[1-Yr Coaching Exp・Your Japanese Coach] Never Boring! Learn Natural Japanese with English Support🙆
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Oral|Adults
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak Japanese, Expand Your World :Practical & Real-Life Conversation Lessons
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
All Levels & English OK 🌸
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本人の友達みたいな先生！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
🎓 1 yr Experience | Conversati
Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🇯🇵Native Japanese Tutor🇯🇵 with Banking & 🌍Global Business Experience
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Beginners | 🇺🇸🇨🇳 Visuals
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Passionate & Certified Japanese Teacher - Conversation and Grammer
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
補習班一對一教學10年以上
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let's achieve your dreams and goals with Japanese♪ Friendly certified Japanese teachers♪♪
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
AmazingTalker · South Korea
🌸Beginner-Friendly🌸
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Native Japanese speaker from Tokyo, Japan.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Business/ Speking/ MBA
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn Practical Japanese for Real Communication⭐️伝える日本語、伝わる日本語⭐️
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Currently living in Japan 🎌
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
italki · United States
Professional Japanese Instructor with 10+ Years Experience and linguistic knowledge
Teaches A1–A2
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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 / 6,820
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,820United 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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