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 · Australia
Useful Conversation Lessons
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸対面レッスン２年以上の経験有🌸実用会話🌸Goal-Oriented🌸N3以上
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Children (6-11)|Hobby|Basic
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Anime/Manga Lover🌸 Fun & real Japanese(EN/ES OK)
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
AmazingTalker · China
🎓 JLPT N3 | Conversational Jap
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
国際的なホスピタリティ業界で１４年の実績あり！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
AmazingTalker · South Korea
500+Lessons Korean, Japanese
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Studying alone and unsure you’ll speak Japanese? 1500+ lessons to help you speak with confidence🌱
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Useful business English!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
初心者も上級者も、韓国の現役日本語講師が丁寧にサポート
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Native level Japanese Speaking
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak natural Japanese with a former TV announcer
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🐥All ages All level📚
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Chill Japanese Chat☺️ Beginners welcome🔰
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Daily English | Custom Lessons
Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Learn basics at your pace📚
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Focus on Interaction
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌟Learn Japanese Naturally – Grammar, Conversation & More!🌟
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Hobby|Conversation|Fundamental
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
italki · Italy
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Customized Lesson 💬
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
ビジネス日本語を中心に教えています。敬語が使えるようになりましょう！
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 / 6,820Taiwan163 / 6,820China156 / 6,820South Korea81 / 6,820Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,820
United States39 / 6,820Italy20 / 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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