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.
Nativeitalki · Japan
音楽のように日本語のリズムを教えることができるプロ講師
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn Natural Japanese with a bilingual teacher🇺🇸|Beginner friendly&Travel Lessons|5+ yrs teaching
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese for Adult Beginners | 800+ Lessons | Step-by-Step Grammar
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Tokyo Native 🗼| Beginner Friendly ☺️| Conversation & Travel Japanese 💬🇯🇵
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
italki · China
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified friendly Japanese teacher :)
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Visual Lessons with iPad & Apple Pencil + Personalized Homework (checked together) = Step-by-Step 📈
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
初心者大歓迎！英語でサポートできる日本語ネイティブ講師 Beginners Welcome! Native Japanese Tutor with English Support
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
English Support available :) Japanese for Beginners & Intermediate | Travel | JLPT | Conversation
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
オンライン講師として2,000時間以上の経験があります🐼
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly Sensei★Conversation practice! Beginners are welcomed! I can help you in English! 楽しく話しましょう！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese | Kids & Adults | 21+ yrs | Your Pace, Your Progress, Your Confidence 🌸
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
I'm native japanese but live in England so i can help you with English :)
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
✨ Beginners welcome ✨ Master the basics and start SPEAKING Japanese fluently 🇯🇵
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Hi, I just joined italki! Please feel free to join my trial lesson / request your convenient time
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
📘 Genki I & II / 💬 Conversation Practice
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
JAPANESE Conversation--- for Beginner to intermediate
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Bilingual Japanese Tutor⭐︎
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
italki · South Korea
🟥pronunciation expert
Teaches A1–C2
italki · Indonesia
Professional Indonesia Language Tutor with 29 years experience
Teaches A1–C2
italki · China
10+Years XP｜🎈儿童日语入门｜Chinese Communication｜HSK🏅（kids/Adults）
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Over 10,000 foreign followers on Japanese language learning social media👨🏫
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 / 6,837China156 / 6,837South Korea81 / 6,837
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,837
United States39 / 6,837
Italy20 / 6,837
Philippines18 / 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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