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
Discover the beauty of the Japanese language at your own pace with "やさしい日本語(Simple Japanese)"!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
ニュージーランド、韓国、中国の3か国で日本語を教えてきました。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
I teach Japanese at a Japanese language school. I am good at beginner level lessons.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let's get to know the world in Japanese!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
italki · Austria
Helping you speak (Austrian) German with Confidence!
Teaches A1–C2
italki · Japan
A friendly and talkative teacher of Russian and Japanese:)
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
初級からJLPT対策まで。8年のティーチング経験で、使える日本語を楽しくサポートします！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸 Let's Talk Instead of Just Memorizing!|Spanish OK| I'm a Japanese living in Mexico 😊
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly Japanese Conversation Practice 😊🇯🇵
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn "Survival Japanese" from a Digital Nomad & Tokyo Native! Lets practice Speakin like a native!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak Japanese Naturally — Not Just Study It| Complete beginners are welcome|Business Japanese
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese Conversation & Pronunciation | Learn Japanese through Songs 🎵
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn Japanese with an English-speaking native tutor
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
BEST JAPANESE TEACHER EVER （ENGLISH \SPANISH)
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Experienced Coach|36 countries Travel exspert |Beginners, Free Talk ,JLPT ,Kids Ok, All Levels,
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak Japanese with Confidence
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
italki · China
18年日语教学经验｜JLPT｜商务｜旅行|中英双语课程 —— 让日语学习变得简单、高效又有趣
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
A friendly tutor with experience in 80+ countries, helping adults learn Japanese through manga, anim
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
italki · China
Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
4 years of experience teaching exchange students Japanese at uni
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸日本語って楽しい!!🌸初心者 🔰OK！まちがえたってだいじょうぶ！たくさん話して会話になれよう！
Japanese (Japan) · 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 / 6,827China156 / 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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