6,837 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,837 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.
1,905 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Phonics🍎 Grammar📚 Daily Chat☕️
Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
旅行前に日本語を勉強したい！会話力を身に着けたい！楽しく会話しながら日本語を学びましょう♪
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎌Free Talk🔥JLPT🗣️Skill Up
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Professional Japanese Teacher | Beginners to Business | 25y CEO Experience
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
10+Years💼 |2000+ child Chinese
Japanese (KS) · Teaches A1–A2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
Nativeitalki · Japan
4+ years teaching experience in Japanese and Chinese 已经带出很多学生考过JLPT啦 会话～考试都🉑
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Absolute Beginner｜Conversation
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Professional in business Japanese and everyday conversation! **ビジネス日本語と日常会話のプロ**です！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
JLPT Reading Coach📕✨
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak Japanese fluently and confidently!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
free talk✨kids✨ business✨
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
100名以上指導の経験✨初心者～上級者まで大歓迎！✨あなたのニーズに合わせたレッスンで丁寧にサポートします🎯会話に特化した講師と楽しく学ぼう！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Easy Japanese/Friendly🌷
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1
Nativeitalki · Japan
I met Japanese learners from 30 countries🌍 slow and steady★
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
Trial $1 📢 Full Lesson $10
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified, native, experienced, and supportive teacher YUKA
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Beginner | TOEIC | Speaking 🎉
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
✨ Beginners Welcome! Build Your Confidence with Fun & Patient Lessons ✨
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
English for Kids & Business
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸 Japanese Tutor | From Beginner to Advanced | Casual Conversation｜Business & Interview Support
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🔥New Teacher50%off🔥
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
italki · Philippines
TEFL-Certified English Teacher| Expert in Global Business Communication & Professional English
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Teach how to study English
Japanese (Japan) · likely · 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 | 1,514 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 987 | $22 | $16–$30 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Preply | 862 | $24 | $18–$36 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 770 | $12 | $8.23–$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.
Japan4,479 / 6,837Taiwan165 / 6,837
China156 / 6,837South Korea81 / 6,837Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,837
United States39 / 6,837
Italy20 / 6,837Philippines18 / 6,837SpeakDuo 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 26, 2026
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