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
I am a nationally certified professional with over 20 years of experience.
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
日本語教師国家資格保有 / 日本語学校 2002~ / italki 2022~/ビジネス日本語 2024~/外国籍児童生徒支援 2026~
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Master Chinese Conversation
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
6 years teaching experience
Japanese (Japan) · likely · 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.
italki · Italy
JPN⇆ITA translator and language enthusiast
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Pattern Practice｜JLPT｜Business
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
バーチャルマップを使った日本文化旅行レッスンが人気。そして日本生活を目指す人のために、長年の社会経験で培ったビジネス会話レッスンをしています。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎉 Discount for a limited time!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
どんどん話せる！話すのが楽しい！！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🥇Conversation🌟Novel Discussion
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎌 Conversational Japanese 👶
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語・韓国語・英語が話せる日本語教師です！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B2–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
So fun, even animals laugh🦁😂
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Beginners | 🇺🇸🇨🇳 Visuals
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
italki · China
✅ Certified Polyglot Tutor ✅ Writer & Global Traveler ✅ Humoruos and patient ✅ MA in Sociology
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Oral|Adults
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
スイス🇨🇭から こんにちは！Speak Natural Japanese with Confidence | English🇺🇸 🇩🇪Ok👍
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
All Levels & English OK 🌸
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🏅You can learn here with a qualified and experienced professional teacher!✅English is available
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
🎓 1 yr Experience | Conversati
Teaches A1–B2
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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 / 6,837China156 / 6,837South Korea81 / 6,837
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,837
United States39 / 6,837Italy20 / 6,837
Philippines18 / 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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