6,091 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,091 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $27 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.50. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
2,700 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · Japan
【JLPT N5・N4】Beginner-Friendly Japanese Lessons 🇯🇵 Build a Strong Foundation!
Teaches A2–C2
AmazingTalker · Italy
🎓 Diploma | JLPT N4 Prep 📚
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
I'm a certified Japanese teacher with three teaching qualifications！
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Brazil
Book your trial class 🎯
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Don't Worry About Mistakes! Learn Japanese with a Friendly Tutor Who Speaks English
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · France
🎓 TESOL | Conversation 👶
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
Nativeitalki · Japan
✈️ Learn Basic Japanese with a Tutor Who Helped Foreign Travelers in Japan
Teaches A1–C1
AmazingTalker · United States
Conversation|Beginner|Oral
Teaches B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
🐻 Japanese Lessons for Kids | Licensed Teacher | English Support
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 TESOL | Conversation 👶
Nativeitalki · Japan
Enjoy learning Japanese with friendly chatty teacher/ From beginner to advanced🌟
Teaches A1–B1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🗣 Conversational English 👦
Teaches B1
italki · South Korea
JLPT N1, Korean university student.
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Guaranteed Score Improvement 🎯
Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified teacher for Japanese, Mandarin, and Art with 15+ years of teaching experience.
Teaches A1–B1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🧸 Kids English | Conversation
Nativeitalki · Japan
✨🌎 Perfect for UK, Europe & Nearby Time Zones 🌎 ✨ Speaking Practice | Grammar | 4,000+ Lessons
Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Going abroad|Middle school (ages 12-14)
Nativeitalki · Japan
資格を持った日本語教師
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Teaching Korean in Japanese.
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn Japanese with Passion | Anime Fans Welcome!
Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Train to "sound like native"
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Discover the beauty of the Japanese language at your own pace with "やさしい日本語(Simple Japanese)"!
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🧑🏫 TOPIK | Conversational Eng
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while italki offers the most choice (1,635 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 | 1,635 | $19 | $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.
Japan3,870 / 6,091
Taiwan153 / 6,091
China130 / 6,091South Korea69 / 6,091
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 6,091United States34 / 6,091
Philippines16 / 6,091Italy15 / 6,091SpeakDuo 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 30, 2026
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