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.
italki · China
10 years experiences in teaching Chinese and Japanese in spare time.
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation｜test｜business
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
⭐ Helping complete beginners speak Japanese with confidence
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎌 Conversational Japanese 💬
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
2yrs experience 🌸 Elevate your Japanese with a tailored learning experience
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
補習班一對一教學10年以上
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.
Nativeitalki · Japan
初級から上級まであなたのニーズに合った楽しいレッスン！ Fun lessons tailored to your needs, from beginner to advanced levels!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
AmazingTalker · South Korea
🌸Beginner-Friendly🌸
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
音楽のように日本語のリズムを教えることができるプロ講師
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Business/ Speking/ MBA
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese for Adult Beginners | 800+ Lessons | Step-by-Step Grammar
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
AmazingTalker · China
🎓 JLPT N3 | Conversational Jap
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語能力試験 JLPTのN1,N2,N3に合格できる。BJTビジネス日本語能力テストで高得点を取れる。日本語中級と上級の人と自由な日本語で会話する楽しいレッスン。京都出身の私が観光案内もします。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🔥日本語会話🔥旅行日本語 子ども向け入門💼楽しくおしゃべりしましょう！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Currently living in Japan 🎌
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
italki · China
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Australia
Useful Conversation Lessons
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
オンライン講師として2,000時間以上の経験があります🐼
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Japanese Instructor | Conversa
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Children (6-11)|Hobby|Basic
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
✨ Beginners welcome ✨ Master the basics and start SPEAKING Japanese fluently 🇯🇵
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · South Korea
500+Lessons Korean, Japanese
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 / 6,837China156 / 6,837South Korea81 / 6,837
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,837
United States39 / 6,837
Italy20 / 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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