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.
1,903 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak Japanese, Expand Your World :Practical & Real-Life Conversation Lessons
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Kids’ English👧｜Daily talk 🌏
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let’s learn Japanese Through Fun Conversations‼️English OK🌸
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🇫🇷 From Introductory to Pro🏫
Teaches C1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Travel|Conversation|Hobby
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.
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本人の友達みたいな先生！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Vietnam
Tiếng Việt thực tế, dễ sử dụng
Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
🇯🇵Native Japanese Tutor🇯🇵 with Banking & 🌍Global Business Experience
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🗓️Weekly Updates🗓️
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Passionate & Certified Japanese Teacher - Conversation and Grammer
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Free talk | for kids to adults
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
【オンライン講師経験2500時間以上🕐️初心者🔰からビジネスまで📚】会社員経験9年！実際に使う日本語を優しく教えます✨簡単な英語と韓国語でサポート可能🌍
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversational🇯🇵for Beginners
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
わたしの授業では楽しく日本語を勉強できます！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
✈️Conversation
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese Teacher 🌸 Beginner-Friendly, Travel & Conversation | Former Flight Attendant ✈️
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎌 Conversational Japanese 🗣
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
If you want to improve your Japanese and want detailed lesson notes, I am the best teacher for you!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🌸日本で働くための就労支援🌸JLPT N2,N1😊
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
✈️ Travel Japanese | 🌱 Beginners | 🎈 Kids Welcome | 💼 Business Japanese
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Basic Grammar ＆ Speaking
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese Teacher since 2017 | Practical Conversation, JLPT & Business Japanese
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Japan
5-Language Lessons
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 | 1,514 | $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 / 6,837
China156 / 6,837
South Korea81 / 6,837Hong 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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