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.
1,646 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
😊Okay to make mistakes
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 TESOL | English
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
✅English Grammar & Basics🎯
Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
日本語教師7年目 企業勤務経験もある ハンドメイド好き
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
💼 Japanese for work | Zero OK
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Japanese for Beginners
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.
AmazingTalker · China
JLPT|Kids&Adults|Conversition
Teaches A1–B1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎌 Conversational Japanese 💼
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
♥️Beginners 🎏JLPT N5-N3 🎃 Kids
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Master's degree/Grammar/Exam
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
**English Reboot for Adults**
Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 Japanese Teacher | Conversat
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
A teacher who’s like a friend!
Japanese (KS) · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🌟Love English Listening 📚
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2
AmazingTalker · China
Master Chinese Conversation🎯
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation / JLPT
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎌 JLPT N1 | Conversational Jap
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎈Adults & Kids 🎈travel English
Teaches A1–B1
AmazingTalker · China
🌲 Class is Vivid 🌹Interesting
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🗾 Conversational Japanese 🗣
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
level 2 of the Eiken
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Casual free talk in Japanese
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🗾 Conversational 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 | 1,511 | $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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