6,424 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,424 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $28 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.50. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
6,424 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
⭐ Real-life ⭐ Clear ⭐ Flexible
Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · Japan
No worries about making mistakes! I’m here to support your learning in a fun and friendly way, just like a friend!
Tusclasesparticulares
Profesora para japonés, online o presencial, desde cero hasta nivel N4 todo el mundo es bienvenido
Teaches A1–B1
NativeCafetalk · Japan
マンガ・アニメ・ゲーム・ネットの話や専門用語を話しましょう！
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn Japanese Your Way: Interactive, Fun, and Visual!
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Talkative, Cheerful, Friendly
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–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
🎖️Join me and be the No.1 Japanese speaker🎖️ Learn natural expressions and sound like a native!
Tusclasesparticulares
🌸 Aprende japonés desde cero con una nativa y el libro Genki, online y a tu ritmo
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
好きなトピックで、にほんごでたくさんはなしましょう！Japanese Conversation with Yasuko – All Levels Welcome!
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌟 Triple-Certified Japanese Teacher | Clear, Effective & Engaging Lessons
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Beginner|Oral
Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · Japan
You’ll be speaking Japanese like friends chatting together!Let’s enjoy learning Japanese while talking about different cultures 😊🗾🌏I create personalized lesson…
Tusclasesparticulares
Clases de japonés prácticas y amenas con Fuhito
Japanese (Japan) · likely
NativeCafetalk · South Korea
個人に合わせたレッスン!
Nativeitalki · Italy
*Currently on maternity leave* Experienced, multi-language and top-rated teacher 👩🏫
Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Oral|Travel
Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · Japan
Learn to Speak Japanese with a Former Announcer!
Tusclasesparticulares
Clases de Japonés con nativa egresada de Universidad de arte Musashino Experiencia de 9 años Planes flexibles según el interés
Japanese (Japan) · likely
NativeCafetalk · South Korea
入門、初級、中級、上級の中から自由に選択可能！ 予約時にご希望の内容／レベルをお知らせください。
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
TAKAGI🏆BLCU🎓Conversation
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Beginners Welcome! Let's Learn Practical Japanese in a Fun Way.
Tusclasesparticulares
Te daré la mejor lección. Junto con resumen de gramática
Japanese (Japan) · likely
NativeCafetalk · Japan
４技能バランスよく学ぼう！
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while italki offers the most choice (1,968 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 | 1,968 | $20 | $15–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,484 | $20 | $16–$26 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 922 | $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 | 699 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 242 | 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 | 27 | $52 | $43–$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.
Japan4,166 / 6,424
Taiwan157 / 6,424
China141 / 6,424South Korea71 / 6,424Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,424
United States37 / 6,424Italy17 / 6,424
Philippines16 / 6,424SpeakDuo 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 1, 2026
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