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 · Japan
Study Abroad in the PH and CA
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸NEW STUDENTS WELCOME🌸 Certified Japanese Teacher Working in Global Corporate Japan
Japanese (KS) · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
Develop appropriate courses
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
（教員経験あり・英語対応可能）どんどん話せる！🗣️✨あなたの日本語力をアップデートしましょう！初心者も大歓迎！楽しく学んで自然な日本語を身につけよう😊
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
I specialize in beginner level
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · 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.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Interactive, Students first
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese lesson! English & Korean available! ✈️Airlines ✈️전 항공사 근무 🌏 英語＆韓国語対応OK！中高教員免許あり✍日本語レッスン♪
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
台湾東京７００名以上教授経験有！使える話せる本格日本語
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Native Japanese Teacher | Friendly & Patient | Beginners Welcome
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation class|Kids (5-16)
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Fun, friendly Japanese lessons for travel, daily conversation, and real life! 🇯🇵✨
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎌 JLPT | Conversational Japane
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certificated Japanese teacher with over 5 years of teaching experience
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
💫Korean💫Beginners💫Speak Now😊
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
資格を持った講師と初級から日本語を学びましょう
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
AmazingTalker · South Korea
🎉Speak Japanese Now! 😊
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Ex-NHK News Anchor l Master Native Intonation & Pitch Accent
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
😊Okay to make mistakes
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
✅English Grammar & Basics🎯
Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Japanese for Beginners
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
あなたの「日本語を話したい！」をサポートします。ネイティブだからできるレッスンを提供します！
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 / 6,820
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,820
United States39 / 6,820
Italy20 / 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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