6,245 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,245 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.
4,339 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Fun Japanese lesson with Jolly Japanese tutor🇯🇵🇵🇭
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🌻The Vibe of My Lessons🌻
FindTutors
Native Japanese speaker - all levels welcome
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's enjoy talking in Japanese like friends, like colleagues!! Don't be afraid of making mistakes just Enjoy!!
NativeEngoo · Japan
I have experience working as a Purser on a cruise ship for an American company and as a receptionist at a 5-star hotel in Australia.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Malaysia
The fastest 🗣️N2 in 3Mo🎯
Japanese (Japan) · likely · 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
Speak natural Japanese with confidence! Improve your pronunciation & pitch accent 😊
Teaches A2–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Nationally Registered Japanese Teacher🇯🇵｜Taught students from 25+ countries🌎｜Custom lessons + easy-to-review multilingual vocabulary lists with translations📝✨L…
FindTutors
Fun Japanese Conversation with a Native Speaker
Japanese (Japan) · likely
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Don't think seriously. Try!
NativeEngoo · Japan
I am from Japan, and I have over 10 years of experience teaching young children in an English school that I ran.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Speaking/Kids/JLPT/business
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🏆 Top 1% Teacher｜✅ Certified｜🧑🏻🏫 10 Years of Experience｜👥 Group Lesson｜🏳️🌈 LGBTQ+ Friendly
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🇯🇵 Let’s achieve your dreams in Japanese — together! I’ll help you focus on the Japanese you truly need and guide you step by step toward your goals. 🇯🇵✨ Build…
Tusclasesparticulares
les he ensnado a mis hermanos , exprico bien
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
＼Camera offもOK!／ 短時間(short time)×復習シート(review sheet) レッスン後は「復習シート (word)」をGETできます！
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! I enjoy tutoring beginner students as I believe I am better at helping them.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Kid’s／Conversation／Basic
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
私と一緒に楽しく日本語を話しましょう！
Teaches A2–C1
NativePreply · Japan
Practical Japanese for Life in Japan | Speak Clearly & Be Understood
Tusclasesparticulares
Profesora japonesa y exdirectora con más de 20 años de experiencia ofrece clases de japonés online para adultos hispanohablantes d
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日記を読みましょう：）
NativeEngoo · Japan
Since I was a student, I have tutored mainly English and mathematics to junior high school students as a cram school tutor and private tutor.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Speaks English&Chinese
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while italki offers the most choice (1,789 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 | 1,789 | $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.
Japan4,011 / 6,245
Taiwan154 / 6,245
China134 / 6,245
South Korea69 / 6,245
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 6,245
United States35 / 6,245
Philippines16 / 6,245
Italy16 / 6,245SpeakDuo 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 1, 2026
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