4,222 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 4,222 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $28 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $3.30. Native speakers charge a median of $19 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
461 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese teacher since 2025 teaching from A1 to all level
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
30YRS EXP | 🏅4 Licenses (Govt-Certified & English) | Slides, Cards, Videos & Puppets📹🧸📚✨
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🐾 Learn JP with a Cat lover in FR! 🐈 Support in EN/FR 🇫🇷✨(Voov available)
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🇯🇵Native Japanese Tutor🇯🇵 with Banking & 🌍Global Business Experience
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn Japanese through conversation✅ daily & academic Japanese ✅ Literature, philosophy, culture✅
Teaches A2–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Relaxed Japanese Practice for Beginners| Explore Japanese Culture Together!
Teaches A1–B2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Passionate & Certified Japanese Teacher - Conversation and Grammer
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
I volunteer to teach Japanese to people from other countries who live in my area. It ’s rewarding!
Teaches A2–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn with a Smile! Certified Teacher | English & Indonesian | Years of Experience, Endless Fun!
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Practical Japanese for Real Life & Work 🇯🇵 | Conversation Support in English
Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
リラックスして楽しく話せるレッスンを一緒にやりましょう！
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
100% Japanese teacher
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
＜「Nozomi（希望・きぼう）」という名のように希望や自信を届ける先生 ＞
Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
🗓️Flexible Scheduling Upon Request! ロンドン在中の旅行とアニメが好きな日本語教師です☆博多弁も教えます！
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌿 Speak Natural Japanese with a Friendly Expert Teacher ⭐️
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn Practical Japanese for Real Communication⭐️伝える日本語、伝わる日本語⭐️
Teaches A1–C2
italki · United States
Professional Japanese Instructor with 10+ Years Experience and linguistic knowledge
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly Japanese Conversation Practice 😊🇯🇵
Teaches A1–B1
italki · South Korea
The teacher who makes you keep interested in learning languages!
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸Gentle Japanese Lessons with English/Spanish Support
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly Native Japanese Tutor 6+ Years of Teaching Experience
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語講師｜初心者OK・会話中心・留学サポート経験あり | Apoyo en estudios y visas en Japón
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Talk About Movies, Music & Real Life — Natural Japanese, Not Textbook 🌸
Teaches A2–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸対面レッスン２年以上の経験有🌸実用会話🌸Goal-Oriented🌸N3以上
Teaches B1–C2
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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 |
| 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 |
| italki | 461 | $18 | $14–$23 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| AmazingTalker | 268 | $26 | $20–$33 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| 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 | 26 | $34 | $28–$46 | 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.
Japan2,403 / 4,222South Korea42 / 4,222
China36 / 4,222
Taiwan35 / 4,222United States22 / 4,222
Hong Kong SAR China13 / 4,222
Spain12 / 4,222
Italy12 / 4,222SpeakDuo 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 September 28, 2026
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