1,326 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $26 at the median, across the 1,326 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $18 and $34 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.50. Native speakers charge a median of $28 per hour, versus $22 for non-native tutors.
673 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativePreply · Japan
Keio University MA Graduate | Business Experience | Learn Japanese Customs and Culture | Master Natural Conversations
AmazingTalker · United Kingdom
British Pronunciation & IELTS
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
English support is available🇺🇸🇬🇧. Full time Japanese tutor! Have you taken years of Japanese classes but still can't hold a conversation with native speakers😥?…
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
No more foreigner accent!
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Perfect for Beginners in Japanese | Support in English Available | Conversations for Your Japan Trip
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
發音糾正,注重會話及口語流利度
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.
NativePreply · Japan
Japanese for Beginners | Conversational Japanese | JLPT N5–N2 | Business Japanese | Japanese for Travel & Work
AmazingTalker · South Korea
💓JLPT N1 💓Academy instructor
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Live in Czech for 3 yrs | Beginners friendly with English support🍀Easy Grammar | Conversation-focused | Travel phrases | Fun atmosphere🌸
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation/Fundamental
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Conversation-Focused Japanese | English Support OK | Relaxed & Practical Lessons ☕️ Speak More, Sound More Natural 🗣️
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation / Grammar / JLPT
Teaches A1–B2
NativePreply · Japan
Japanese Tutor Specializing in Beginners and Children｜Former Elementary School Teacher with 20 Years of Experience｜Fun, Effective Lessons with Conversation, Pi…
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🌸9月下旬から1か月半、産休をいただきます🙇♀️🌸
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Speak Japanese with Confidence | Beginner-Friendly & Conversational Japanese
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Beginner to Advanced Japanese
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Certified Japanese Teacher & 420-Hour Training Course Graduate
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Fundamental|Oral
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · Japan
Native Japanese Tutor | Conversation, Writing, Cultures & Anime in Japanese 🇯🇵✨
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
イラストで楽しく覚える｜たくさん話せるワクワク授業
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Real conversation, real Japanese 🗣️💬 Let’s practice everyday Japanese in a relaxed and friendly space 🇯🇵🌱
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Learn visually from Zero 🍄
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Over 10 years of experience, taught over 500 students. Let's practice conversation and prepare for the JLPT!
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Beginner|Children (6-11)
Teaches A1–A2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($10), while AmazingTalker offers the most choice (413 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AmazingTalker | 413 | $26 | $20–$32 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Engoo | 284 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Preply | 228 | $36 | $30–$45 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 164 | $17 | $9.85–$24 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| Cafetalk | 73 | $10 | $6.32–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| italki | 40 | $15 | $12–$22 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Wyzant | 31 | $55 | $43–$75 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| Classgap | 29 | $24 | $17–$29 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Verbling | 27 | $30 | $25–$36 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 16 | $30 | $26–$33 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Apprentus | 14 | $38 | $29–$51 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 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.
Japan966 / 1,326Taiwan43 / 1,326
China28 / 1,326South Korea20 / 1,326
Hong Kong SAR China12 / 1,326
United States6 / 1,326
Brazil6 / 1,326
Italy4 / 1,326SpeakDuo 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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Updated October 19, 2026
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