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 · China
Over 2500 teaching sessions(超2500节授课).Assistant Professor （法学博士・助教），JLPT expert（日语考试专家）
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
韓国在住10年の講師が教えるリアル韓国語🇰🇷
Teaches A1–C1
italki · United States
Certified Japanese Teacher | JLPT N1 | Structured Japanese Courses for Beginners, Kids & Adults 🌸
Teaches A1–B2
italki · China
10+Years XP｜🎈儿童日语入门｜Chinese Communication｜HSK🏅（kids/Adults）
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Five years of teaching Japanese, lessons for children and adults 🐻🐰
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese teacher & music lover | Learn real Japanese through conversation
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.
Nativeitalki · Japan
英語とドイツ語、OKです (English and German speaker)☺
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
英語・ドイツ語でサポート！ゆっくりフリートーク / Japanese for Beginners (English & German OK!)
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
楽しいから続けられる📚 |サバイバル日本語から初級者のための先生
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
初心者からディスカッションまで大歓迎！あなたのペースに寄り添い、生きた会話力を育てます。特定技能（介護）のサバイバル日本語や生活マナーも対応。楽しく深く語り合いましょう！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese Teacher |Grammar & Conversation | Minna no Nihongo |Beginners Welcome
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
楽しく日本語で会話をしよう！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Türkiye
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
italki · China
🌸Free talk&Conversation🇯🇵 /🌊Anime & Travel Japanese/🇨🇳中文・ English OK/🙌🏻Beginner-friendly
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let’s enjoy Japanese! 🌸 | Grammar & Conversation | J-POP & K-POP fans welcome!🎵
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly Japanese for Work & Everyday Life😊 10+ Years in Global Companies🌐 Top 20% in Bookings
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸２年以上のオンライン講師経験あり🌸 初心者でも安心！中級以上は会話力向上！自分のペースで着実に上達
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌼間違えてOK！安心して話せる日本語レッスン🌼
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly instructor! We also have a fun course with Manga videos♪
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese tutor (8+ yrs) for Kids, Beginners & Business Japanese
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
会話（かいわ）を楽（たの）しみながら新（あたら）しい文法（ぶんぽう）や単語（たんご）を身（み）につけよう🌸
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Fun-Loving Japanese Teacher from Kansa! 🇯🇵 Certified, friendly, and ready to help kids and adults
Japanese (KS) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
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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 / 6,827China156 / 6,827
South Korea81 / 6,827
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,827United 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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