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
business☆ daily conversation☆ Japanese for junior high, high school students
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
👔More than 1200 onlinr lessons
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
～upper intermediate
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly Japanese for Work & Everyday Life😊 10+ Years in Global Companies🌐 Top 20% in Bookings
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversational | Grammer
Teaches A1–B2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Real Japanese for Life in Japan | Native + 11 Years Abroad
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
💼 Business Japanese
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese tutor (8+ yrs) for Kids, Beginners & Business Japanese
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Japanese｜All Levels Welcome🌸
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
２０年以上日本での企業で経験をもつ講師
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Available in Korean & English
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
柔軟なレッスン！英語もOK！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Anime, English OK, JLPT
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
職歴)①過去に対面で日本語を教えていました。②情報や支援が必要な人達の為に開かれる講座のアイデア企画や出演者にインタビューをする仕事と③itakiで日本語を教える仕事に全力で取り組んでいます。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎌 JLPT N2 | Conversational Jap
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese Lessons Tailored to You | 8 Years of Experience • 6,000+ Teaching Hours
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🗣 Conversational Japanese
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
【英語で学べる！3ヶ月で日常会話をマスター】🇯🇵Master daily conversations in Japan in 3 months—taught in English.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
Learn Japanese Naturally
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
✨Lots of Speaking Practice|Tailor-Made Lessons|Express Yourself Naturally|Beginners-Friendly
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 Japanese Teacher | Conversat
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Master Real-Life Japanese with a Certified Japanese Teacher👩🏫📚Conversational/JLPT＋＋👨🎓
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🔥Speak Japanese Confidently🔥
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 | 1,514 | $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 / 6,837
Taiwan165 / 6,837China156 / 6,837
South 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.
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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 26, 2026
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