5,434 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 5,434 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $27 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
3,341 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativePreply · Brazil
Would you like to aim to become a native speaker with me, who has over 12 years of experience as a Japanese teacher and over 25 years of experience as a Japane…
Nativeitalki · Japan
どんどん話せる！話すのが楽しい！！
Teaches A1–C1
NativeCafetalk · Japan
＜For collage students and graduated students!＞ ・I help your training for the interview test on the job hunting! ・I provide the mock interview test!
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Anime, English OK, JLPT
Teaches A1–B1
NativePreply · Japan
Nationally certified Japanese teacher with university and language school experience. Lessons with French support🌍, for all levels 🌱Let Japanese bring somethin…
Nativeitalki · Japan
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.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Before taking a full lesson, we will discuss about what kind of studying methods you should use and what textbooks would be preferable. I will also recommend y…
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Available in Korean & English
Teaches A1–B1
NativePreply · Japan
No worries about making mistakes! From casual chats to parenting advice, I can support you in English^^ Relaxed Japanese lessons at your own pace
Nativeitalki · Japan
⭐ Helping complete beginners speak Japanese with confidence
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
会話（入門〜上級）＆ JLPT・JFT！ ＜教師養成講座の講師が直 接指導します＞ 会話（入門〜上級）＆ JLPT・JFT！ ＜教師養成講座の講師が直接指導します＞ オリジナルメソッドを使った、楽しく「話せるようになる」ための特別なレッスンです。
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Learn basics at your pace📚
Teaches A1–B1
NativePreply · Japan
Native Japanese × English Support! Beginner-friendly and non-stress‼︎
Nativeitalki · Japan
English Support available :) Japanese for Beginners & Intermediate | Travel | JLPT | Conversation
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語でたくさん話したい方へ。初心者〜中級者歓迎。間違えても大丈夫です。
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversational | Grammer
Teaches A1–B2
NativePreply · Japan
🌸Native Teacher Living in Japan
Nativeitalki · Japan
Professional Japanese Teacher | 8+ yrs exp | Genki books, JLPT, Travel, Free Conversation | Eng ok!
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
面接の模擬授業はどうしたら良いの？ 教案には何を書いたら良いの？ わからないことは何でも聞いてくださいね！
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Job interview, role plays
Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · Japan
Learn Japanese for Travel & Daily Life | Certified Tutor with 3+ Years' Experience
Nativeitalki · Japan
ゲーム開発・作曲・メンズ美容・ファッション好きな日本人 | Japanese guy into game dev, mens beauty & fashion
Teaches A2–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Lets talk about business in Japanese
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
For Adults and Beginners
Teaches A2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while Tusclases / FindTutors offers the most choice (1,481 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,481 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| italki | 1,014 | $18 | $14–$24 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| AmazingTalker | 904 | $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 | 696 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 239 | 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 | 49 | $34 | $27–$41 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 25 | $52 | $40–$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.
Japan3,279 / 5,434Taiwan151 / 5,434
China120 / 5,434
South Korea63 / 5,434
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,434
United States31 / 5,434
Philippines14 / 5,434
Spain12 / 5,434SpeakDuo 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 29, 2026
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