6,645 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,645 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.
6,645 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativePreply · Japan
It's Okay to Make Mistakes! Clear, Friendly Lessons to Help You Speak Japanese with Confidence★
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Letuelezioni
Studentessa Ca' Foscari prossima alla laurea, con N2 ed esperienza in Giappone, offre ripetizioni per liceo e università
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · United States
LA育ちの完全バイリンガルとフリートークしましょう！
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
【中～上級者向け】日本語での対話を通じてあなたの人生を豊かにします｜ 生活会話レッスン▸ビジネ ス会話レッスン▸プレミアムレッスン(日本語ライフカウンセリング) ｜ 講師経験が豊富&海外移住の経験もあり
Teaches B1–C2
NativeEngoo · Japan
I grew up going back and forth between Indonesia and Japan.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Japanese
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.
NativePreply · Japan
Japanese Teacher with 4 Years of Experience| Speaking+Writing | Practical Japanese for Real Life
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Letuelezioni
Laureata in Giapponese offre lezioni e/o ripetizioni per principianti
Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
合格めざしましょう♪
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A2–C2
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello, I'm Minori, an English and Japanese tutor.
Japanese (Japan) · likely
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Grammar | Conversation
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
NativePreply · Japan
🎯 Absolute Beginner Specialist | 1,100+ Lessons Taught
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Letuelezioni
Giapponese (da zero al livello Business Japanese)
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Don’t be nervous! Don’t try to hard to remember😎！ まずは、日本語(にほんご)を、好き(すき)❤️になってください☺️⭐️！
Teaches A1–C2
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello, everyone!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🔥Japanese for Beginner🔥
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Let's enjoy learning Japanese together😃 Let's enjoy learning Japanese together😃
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Letuelezioni
Laureato magistrale impartisce lezioni di Giapponese
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Train your conversational skills and expressive range through Japanese news!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Experienced Japanese Teacher ⭐5+Years 🌸Speaking & Grammar • Travel Japanese• All Levels Welcome!
Teaches A1–C2
NativeEngoo · Japan
I was born and raised in Japan, and I initially found it difficult to improve my speaking skills.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
🔥Compile based on students
Teaches A1–A2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while italki offers the most choice (2,163 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 | 2,163 | $20 | $15–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,485 | $20 | $16–$26 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 932 | $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 | 706 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 248 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Classgap | 72 | $24 | $17–$30 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Verbling | 69 | $31 | $25–$37 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Apprentus | 56 | $34 | $27–$41 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 29 | $50 | $40–$70 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 16 | $30 | $26–$33 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 7 | $56 | $44–$64 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Japan4,348 / 6,645Taiwan161 / 6,645
China149 / 6,645
South Korea73 / 6,645
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,645United States39 / 6,645
Italy18 / 6,645
Philippines17 / 6,645SpeakDuo 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 2, 2026
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