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
🗣 Conversational English | Kid
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Experienced Japanese teacher at a language school and online | JLPT success support guaranteed!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Philippines
🎓 TESOL | Conversation 👶
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let’s start learning Japanese :)
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🗣 Conversational | Oral Englis
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
I'm easygoing.(*‘ω‘ *)たまにはいつもとちがう人と話しませんか？1回だけ、たまの気分転換でもOKですよ〜
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
Grammar & Conversation
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
✨初心者〜上級者までOK✨初級、会話練習、JLPT対策、など何でも大丈夫！1人1人に合わせたレッスンを考えます🗣️全力でサポートするので、ぜひ一緒に頑張りましょう( ⋅֊⋅ ).ᐟ
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎌 JLPT | Travel Japanese 🗾
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Improve speaking! English, beginners ok! Real Samurai Teacher who is qualified.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Ukraine
🎌 JLPT N3 | Conversational Eng
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
*on maternity leave* Let's study Japanese with a Native Japanese teacher who likes to travel and cat
Japanese (Japan) · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎌 Conversational Japanese 🗣
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Native Japanese Tutor | 14+ Yrs Global Business Experience | English Support Available
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Peru
🎌 Conversational Japanese 💼
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese language teacher for IT engineers
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🗣 Conversational English 👶
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Stop studying, start connecting. Let's have deep conversations with simple Japanese!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Travel|Oral
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🟡Natural Japanese Conversation 🟡 Beginners Welcome! Relaxed atmosphere ＋grammar !
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
✨ Conversational Japanese 🗾
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 TESOL | Conversation 👶
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
はじめまして! 请大家多多关照! Japan-born, passionate about travel, culture, and teaching languages! 안녕하세요!
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 | $27–$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 / 6,837
Taiwan165 / 6,837
China156 / 6,837
South Korea81 / 6,837
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,837
United 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 26, 2026
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