5,560 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 5,560 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $27 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
2,218 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · Japan
💎1000+ lessons💎Real-Japanese You can't get from AI🚀Conversation Focused🇯🇵Beginner-Friendly🌟
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Over 7000 teaching experience
Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Most Friendly Sensei☺️ Anime OTAKU!
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Conversation|Oral|Fundamental
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🇯🇵 Learn Natural Japanese with a Kind & Patient Kyoto-born Teacher🌸
Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🔥日本語会話🔥ビジネスもOK！楽しく話そう！😄
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
🌸 For Beginner to Upper-Intermediate Learners｜Certified & Active School Teacher｜Eng OK 🌸
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Grammar|Writing|Conversation|
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Boost your confidence through fun Japanese conversation🎍
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Practical Conversation
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌟You don't need perfect Japanese. Making mistakes is part of learning!🌟
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Conversation|Travel|Oral
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
No time? No problem. Improve your Japanese in 30 minutes a day.
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Beginners🇯🇵 JLPT N5~N3/ Kids
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Lin.K 🌹 Japanese teacher📚fluency in daily conversation
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Conversation・Beginner・JLPT
Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let’s immerse ourselves in a world of only Japanese .Want to use Japanese at work？Study together!
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Interview Prep | Business JP
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸 はじめての日本語も安心｜現役日本語学校教師がやさしくサポートします！
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Taiwanese Chinese
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly Japanese Teacher|English Support Included|Feedback after every lesson📝✨
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Japan
10+ years teaching / Japan👩🏻💼
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🗣️ Friendly Japanese tutor | リラックスして話せる😊 No pressure & natural conversation practice 💬
Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
beginner to advanced level🏅
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while Tusclases / FindTutors offers the most choice (1,481 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,481 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| italki | 1,135 | $18 | $14–$24 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| AmazingTalker | 904 | $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 | 696 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 239 | 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 | 54 | $34 | $27–$41 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 25 | $52 | $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.
Japan3,395 / 5,560Taiwan151 / 5,560
China120 / 5,560
South Korea63 / 5,560Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,560
United States31 / 5,560
Philippines14 / 5,560
Spain12 / 5,560SpeakDuo 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 September 29, 2026
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