6,828 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,828 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.
974 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
😍Through TV Shows😍
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Basic~Business｜10 years ex
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
初級文法｜JLPT｜中上級会話
Japanese (KANSAI) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Chinese OK / Blog / YouTube
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
在住台湾13年｜塾で指名多数
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Speak English with Confidence
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.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Beginner|Fundamental
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Conv｜Gram｜JLPT｜Biz｜AI
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🗣️ Conversation✈️ Travel🎌 JLPT
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Taka老師｜會話・語彙強化｜自然日語
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
English and Chinese Fluent
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
ビジネス・面接・留学・JLPT
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
Beginner | JLPT N5˜N1
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Teach Japanese as a friend 👭
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
5000+lessons|Conversation
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
神戸在住 中国語日本語で授業
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
🔥JLPT Exam🔥Beginners welcome😊
Teaches A1–B1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
5yrsExp🌷 Elementary～Advanced
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Top teacher for Bilinguals
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
8+years exp🏅certified📚
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
✨8,000 Classes Completed ! ✨
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Over 20 years of experiences
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Oral|Beginner|Fundamental
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
MIT Sloan, Waseda uni grad
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($12), while italki offers the most choice (2,150 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 | 2,150 | $20 | $15–$26 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,518 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 981 | $22 | $17–$29 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Preply | 862 | $24 | $18–$36 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 791 | $12 | $8.42–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 265 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Classgap | 76 | $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 | 58 | $34 | $26–$42 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 34 | $54 | $45–$78 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 16 | $28 | $26–$33 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 8 | $53 | $41–$63 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Japan4,462 / 6,828Taiwan166 / 6,828China157 / 6,828
South Korea82 / 6,828Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,828
United States40 / 6,828
Italy19 / 6,828
Brazil16 / 6,828SpeakDuo 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 November 12, 2026
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