6,645 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,645 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.
6,645 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativePreply · Japan
🗣️ Natural Japanese Conversation for Intermediate Learners
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–B2
Suasaulasparticulares
Aulas Online de Japonês Básico e Intermediário
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
★Free conversation★
NativeEngoo · Japan
My name is Noah. I study Public Health and Epidemiology at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM).
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🔹 No tengas miedo de hablar y hacer preguntas ^^ Aprender con diversión y trenquilos! 🔹
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
JLPT🔥 Japanese Fun!
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.
NativePreply · Japan
Majoring in Japanese Language Education in Graduate School. Available for questions outside of class to support your Japanese language improvement.
Letuelezioni
Laureato in Mediazione Linguistica e Culturale offro ogni tipo di aiuto, traduzione o lezione in 6 lingue: Giapponese, Francese, Italiano, Inglese, Ungherese e…
NativeCafetalk · Japan
This lesson is for those who are going to live in Japan and those who are currently living in Japan. Let's learn basic Japanese communication!
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! It's so nice to meet you. I lived in the US for 12 years, an experience that helped me become confident in my English skills.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Native Japanese speaker available in U.S. time zones!
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Oral|Travel
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Certified tutor loves Anime!
Tusclasesparticulares
Japonés curso cuatrimestral de Iniciación EN LÍNEA
Teaches A1–A2
Cafetalk · South Korea
韓国語の文法を教えるレッスンです。
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello, I'm Yuka! I was born and raised in Japan, so I fully understand the challenges of becoming fluent in English.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
October schedule up now!
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation/Reading/JLPT
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
✨️Beginners Welcome✨️ | Japanese Explained Through Pictures🎨 | Start Speaking Today | 1,800+ Lessons🎖️ | A warm welcome to anyone wanting to start learning Jap…
Tusclases
¿Te gusta el manga y anime? ¡Aprende japones y certificate!
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · China
「正しく読めている？」を一緒に確認。声調・発音・流暢さをチェックして、自然な中国語を目指しましょう
NativeEngoo · Japan
I used to live in Singapore for 16 years during my childhood, and my favorite food is Singapore Chicken Rice!
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Completed all the requirements of Japanese Language Teacher Training Course (420 hours above.)
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
JLPT/Job Interview
Teaches B2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while italki offers the most choice (2,163 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 | 2,163 | $20 | $15–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,485 | $20 | $16–$26 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 932 | $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 | 706 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 248 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Classgap | 72 | $24 | $17–$30 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Verbling | 69 | $31 | $25–$37 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Apprentus | 56 | $34 | $27–$41 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 29 | $50 | $40–$70 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 16 | $30 | $26–$33 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 7 | $56 | $44–$64 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Japan4,348 / 6,645Taiwan161 / 6,645China149 / 6,645South Korea73 / 6,645
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,645
United States39 / 6,645
Italy18 / 6,645
Philippines17 / 6,645SpeakDuo 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.
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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 2, 2026
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