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
JLPT, Intermediate course. Certified teacher with 3400hours.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
✨ Conversational English 👶
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Beginners welcome😊 | Personalized Lessons for Your Goals
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Colombia
🎓 5 yrs Experience | Basic Chi
Teaches A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
自然で美しい日本語を身につける。作文添削、ニュース読解、ビジネス面接から大阪弁まで、アウトプット重視の実践レッスン！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · India
Conversation|Grammar|Beginner
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
現在は日本語学校で日本語を教えています。オンラインで２年間、日本語を教えた経験があります。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
AmazingTalker · China
🗣️Conversational & Travel✈️
Teaches A2
italki · Australia
Qualified English, Italian and Japanese Teacher with over 25 Years of Teaching Experience
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
kids,travel,biz,HSK,Speaking
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本企業で多くの外国人と仕事をしてきた元エンジニアが日本語を教えます
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
🎓 IPA | Business Chinese 💼
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Parlez japonais avec naturel et assurance dès aujourd'hui !
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎓 JLPT N1 | Conversational Eng
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
わかる日本語から話せる日本語へ！頭を使って楽しく話す文法レッスン！文章を作る練習&会話重視のレッスンで自然な日本語が学べます。あなたの夢や目標をサポート🎯
Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
✨ Conversational Japanese 🗣
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語の会話練習しませんか？リラックスした雰囲気＆英語対応可能
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
👩🏫 Kids English | Conversatio
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
1000回以上のレッスン経験！役立つ・自然な日本語教えます🌸旅行から試験対策まで！あなたに合ったレッスンで、楽しく日本語を学べます！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 Teaching | Business English
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
有資格12年以上の教授経験🌸Kay先生と一緒に、日本語をもっと楽しみませんか？🌸
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Philippines
🏆CONVERSATION🏆IELTS🏆TOEIC
Teaches A1
Nativeitalki · Japan
初心者歓迎🔰人材業界出身HRのプロが教える📚オリジナル教材、アプリを使ったネイティブレッスン🌼ビジネス会話から、旅行で使う日常会話も習得可能✨大手HR企業での勤務10年以上/英語OK/初心者歓迎
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎈Conversational🎈Oral English
Teaches A1–B1
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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 / 6,827Philippines19 / 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.
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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 October 25, 2026
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