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.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Fun & Natural Japanese Conversation!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Practical Japanese for Real Communication 🗣️🌸 From N5 Beginners to Upper-Intermediate in Tokyo 🗼
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese teacher with 25+ years of real-world experience as a corporate executive
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
楽しく一緒に日本語を勉強しましょう🍀初級文法クラスはスペイン語話者に提供していますが、フリートーククラスはどなたでも可能です🦋
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
今も学校で日本語を教えている先生です。わたしは日本語を教えるので、あなたの文化や好きなことについて教えてください。一緒に勉強していきましょう☆
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly Japanese teacher working at a public junior high school🧚🏻♀️🌈
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
Business Japanese lesson by a management consultant
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Master Business and Daily Conversations! Practical Japanese Lessons from a Sales Professional
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Brazil
certificated Japanese teacher with real experiences to share! Let's stdy together!
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Exchanging languages and enjoying global connection
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
国家資格を持つ日本語教師です。間違えても大丈夫。安心してたくさん話してください。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese Language Teacher 5 Yrs｜Daily Conversation(A1-C1)&Grammer&Medical Terms｜Beginners Welcome🔰
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese teacher since 2020. Giving private lessons on line or face-to-face.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
italki · China
Qualified Teacher for Adults and Kids/JLPTN1-N5 preparation
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
italki · Taiwan
🌸Ken老師🌸【現役口譯 & 教師】🌸 💡現居日本大阪🇯🇵 💡零基礎也歡迎報名！ 💡多語言教學沒問題！🇯🇵🇹🇼🇲🇴🇭🇰🇨🇳🇰🇷 （日文、中文、廣東話、韓文授課）
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
italki · Russia
5 years of full-time tutoring (JPN/RUS)
Teaches A1–C2
italki · Portugal
Certified teacher with over 15 years’ experience
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn Practical Japanese! Friendly Lessons supported in English & Portuguese
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Peru
Japonés práctico para hispanohablantes | Conversación, gramática y japonés real
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
For Dreamers | Let's unlock your Japanese potential together! 🇯🇵✨
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
English Support ✔ | Friendly Japanese Conversation | Beginner to Business
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語講師養成講座420時間終了
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Planning a trip to Japan 🇯🇵 ? Let’s learn practical Japanese and useful cultural tips with me !
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Solve Your Speaking Struggles! 🌸 Fun, Tailored Japanese for Travel & Daily Life
Japanese (Japan) · 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 / 6,827Taiwan164 / 6,827China156 / 6,827
South Korea81 / 6,827
Hong 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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