6,827 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,827 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.
4,185 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
italki · Indonesia
Professional Indonesia Language Tutor with 29 years experience
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Over 10,000 foreign followers on Japanese language learning social media👨🏫
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸 Friendly Japanese Tutor 😊 | Speak with Confidence | 3+ Years Experience
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let's Learn real Japanese with full English support and start speaking from day one!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
I've been in Australia for about a year, I could understand what you're trying to say:)
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak Japanese with Confidence 🌱 | Learn Japanese at Your Own Pace | Beginner-Friendly🌸
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本の航空会社で7年間、客室乗務員（Cabin crew）として海外や国内線で勤務しました。沢山の人とお話をした経験があり、他国の文化を学ぶことが大好きです。初めて日本語を学ぶ方も安心してください☺️
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese Teacher | Beginners & Conversation Focus | Okinawa
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · United Kingdom
Bilingual Japanese Teacher with a variety of lessons available to learners of many levels
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
✨ Learn Real Japanese Conversation with a Native Speaker|Beginner Friendly| Genki & English Support
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
【Anime&Manga】Let's talk about what you love!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🗣️ Speak Japanese with Confidence | Practical Conversation Lessons 🇯🇵
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Even if you have zero Japanese,no problem!With both Chinese & English support,I'll teach you clearly
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
関西弁も教えれますよ！ I can also teach Kansai dialect ;)
Japanese (KANSAI) · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
フレンドリーで、話しやすい日本語の先生♪
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified teacher to boost listening & speaking! 国家資格を持つ日本語教師による【聞く＆話す力】を育てるリアル日本語会話レッスン！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
italki · Hong Kong SAR China
🌸Professional Japanese teacher🌸5+ yrs Japanese teaching exp. 🌻修讀了日本語教師 課程+N1合格🌻 5年+授課經驗🌻擅長初級日語
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly &Flexible. にほんごをまなぼう、にほんごでまなぼう。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Auf deutsch kannst du Japanisch lernen :)
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
italki · Russia
Дипломированный преподаватель Японского языка и РКИ (JLPT N1, MEXT, 4 года преподавания онлайн)
Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Not textbook Japanese - the Japanese you actually use
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
こんにちは☆たくさん話しましょう！I welcome students who take a lesson for the first time in a while!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teacher as your friend!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
English OK! Friendly tutor from Osaka. 30 years business experience
Japanese (KS) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($12), while italki offers the most choice (2,163 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 | 2,163 | $20 | $15–$26 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,513 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 989 | $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 | 766 | $12 | $8.23–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 277 | 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 | 32 | $51 | $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.
Japan4,470 / 6,827
Taiwan164 / 6,827
China156 / 6,827
South Korea81 / 6,827Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,827
United States39 / 6,827
Italy20 / 6,827
Philippines19 / 6,827SpeakDuo 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 25, 2026
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