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
English, Spanish and Japanese
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
【FEMALE ONLY】Start Here ✨ Speak Japanese like a native with an experienced, caring tutor☕️
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
International School teacher 📘
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly certified teahcer with 17 years of experience
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Business English, essay
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
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.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 Certified Japanese Teacher |
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
生活會話|小朋友|大人
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
現在は日本語学校で日本語を教えています。オンラインで２年間、日本語を教えた経験があります。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Help your job interview.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Going abroad|Travel
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese Teacher｜Friendly Free-Talk Lessons｜English OK
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎌日本語会話🎤発音強化フリートーク😄
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
I will help you speak Japanese without feeling nervous！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
NativeAmazingTalker · India
Professional Japanese teacher
Teaches A1–C2
italki · Australia
Qualified English, Italian and Japanese Teacher with over 25 Years of Teaching Experience
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
✨ Conversational English 👶
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1
Nativeitalki · Peru
Japonés natural para hispanohablantes: conversación, viajes y JLPT con una profesora de habla nativa
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · France
🎓 8 yrs Experience | Vocab 📚
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語を楽しく学習しましょう！英語も話せます！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🌷🌷プロの日本語教師の資格🌷🌷会話レッスンが得意🌷🌷
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
italki · Brazil
Certified IELTS English Teacher with 6 years of experience
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 / 6,820
China156 / 6,820
South 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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