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
Experienced and Patient Japanese Tutor-17 years of Teaching success. AP Japanese and JLPT exam.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
begginer/travel/JLPT/speaking
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese teacher with 10+ years in business. Friendly, supportive and effective lessons🌸
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🌏Travel Japanese🎖
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
【Conversation-specific lessons】Let's acquire natural Japanese skills！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Daily/Travel/Free Conversation
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.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🍀Basic Chinese 🍀Conversation
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
表現力を広げる会話中心の日本語レッスン🗣️+18年のビジネス経験でサポート！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Conversation|Travel|Hobby
Teaches A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
【英語OK🙆♀️＆フルタイム】 初心者〜ビジネスレベルまで自然な日本語が身につくレッスンで大好評！落ち着いた雰囲気＆ あなたのペースで着実に成長したい方大歓迎です🔥
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Study Abroad in the PH and CA
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Lets make your dreams come true! あなたの将来の夢・目標を一緒に叶えましょう！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🗣️ Travel | Oral Japanese ✈️
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let’s immerse ourselves in a world of only Japanese .Want to use Japanese at work？Study together!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
Develop appropriate courses
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Welcome to Business Japanese!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎌 Conversational Japanese 💼
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese Teacher for Beginners – Learn at a Gentle Pace🇯🇵✨
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
I specialize in beginner level
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
I learned how to teach Japanese in Japan and the United States.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Interactive, Students first
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese teacher with C1 level of English and 7+ years of business experience
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 TESOL | English
Japanese (Japan) · likely · 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 / 6,837
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.
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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