6,837 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,837 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.
4,183 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎯Never giva mind🏆EIKEN Mastery
Teaches A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
✨Go beyond textbooks and speak real Japanese.✨
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Japananese by backpacker
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Genki & Intermediate lessons | French speakers welcome |Check out my students' reviews!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Basic
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Top 1% Japanese Teacher on italki ★ 10 Years of Experience at Japanese Language Schools
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.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🗾 Japanese Beginner | Travel ✈
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Comprehensive courses with up-to-date methods🧑🎓
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Business|Travel
Japanese (Japan) · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
私は人事経験があるので就活やビジネス日本語のレッスンもできます。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🔥| Fun Hobby Japanese
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
italki · China
7年教学经验 🍓 欢迎初学者 🌸 翻转课堂由你来说
Teaches A1–B1
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Conversational|Oral|Beginners🎌
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Travelling to Japan? Beginners welcome! CELTA certified trilingual teacher
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 Registered Japanese Teacher
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
★I’ve been teaching Japanese professionally in Tokyo since 2013 YouTube→Yuka-Nami Japaneasy Channel
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · United States
🎓 TESOL | Conversation 👶
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Nationally registered Japanese language teacher who can provide you customized lessons
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
TEFL | Conversational & Kids E
Teaches A1–C2
italki · China
欢迎日语零基础的学生（Welcome pure Japanese beginners）
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Philippines
Academic, Conversation, Exams
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
✨Natural Expression 自然な表現 💬Customized Lesson 一人ひとりに合わせたレッスン 🇺🇸ENG OK 英語OK
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Let’s Conversational Japanese😊
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
RIKU🏋FROM BEGINNER TO ADVANCED LEARNER🙋♂EXPERIENCED JAPANESE TEACHER😎
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($12), while italki offers the most choice (2,165 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 | 2,165 | $20 | $15–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,514 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 987 | $22 | $16–$30 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Preply | 862 | $24 | $18–$36 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 770 | $12 | $8.23–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 281 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Classgap | 77 | $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 | 56 | $34 | $26–$41 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 33 | $52 | $45–$80 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 16 | $28 | $24–$33 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 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.
Japan4,479 / 6,837Taiwan165 / 6,837China156 / 6,837
South Korea81 / 6,837Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,837United States39 / 6,837
Italy20 / 6,837Philippines18 / 6,837SpeakDuo 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 October 27, 2026
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