6,827 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,827 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.
1,900 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · Japan
１０ヶ月であなたも日本語ペラペラに！！絶対に日本語力が伸びる🙋♀️１０ヶ月であなたも日本語ペラペラに！！オーダーメイドクラスで日本語力を強化❤️20年のビジネス経験を活かした日本語も学べます！！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🧑🏫 TOPIK | Conversational Eng
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
国家資格あり講師🇯🇵｜オンラインレッスン経験1000回以上｜専用カリキュラム＆復習が楽になる４か国語同時翻訳付き語彙表をご用意📝日本語の世界を冒険しよう😻✈実用的な生きた日本語を学べます🗣️
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
High School🎓Basic English✅
Teaches A2
Nativeitalki · Pakistan
資格を持った日本語教師です。目標を達成するために一緒に楽しく学びましょう。
Teaches A1–B2
AmazingTalker · United Kingdom
Children (6-11)
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
15年以上の指導経験をもつ資格者があなたをポートします^^
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎓 Taiwan Mandarin Cert | Korea
Teaches A1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 TESOL | Kids Conversation 🗣
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
たくさん会話しながら記憶に定着させましょう✨🎵多听多说✨✨
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 Japanese Teacher | Conversat
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Business Japanese Instructor with Over 20 Years of Experience Working in Japanese Companies
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B2–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Native Japanese｜French support
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Free talking Travel languages in Japan Grammar, Pronunciation JLPT N3 N2
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🏅From toddlers to business 🤗
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Beginner-friendly and Easy to understand Lesson
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
Conversation+Listening🌟
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
資格を持った日本語教師です。ケアワーカーとして長年働いた経験があります。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎓 IELTS 7.0 | Conversational E
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese Teacher in Croatia🇭🇷
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
AmazingTalker · China
🎓 JLPT N1 | Business Chinese 💼
Teaches A2–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
JLPTN5–N3 & Beginner Conversation Specialist｜Certified Japanese Teacher｜Speak Naturally Step by Step
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 FLE | Business Japanese 💼
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($12), 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–$26 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,513 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 989 | $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 | 766 | $12 | $8.23–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 277 | 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 | 32 | $51 | $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.
Japan4,470 / 6,827Taiwan164 / 6,827China156 / 6,827
South Korea81 / 6,827
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,827
United States39 / 6,827
Italy20 / 6,827
Philippines19 / 6,827SpeakDuo 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 25, 2026
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