6,828 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,828 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.
4,186 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Fun&Safe-space🍀Japanese Class/Culture differences✴️Language lovers
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
9+ Years Exp| 8 Years in Language Schools | Beginner Specialist
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Jump Into Fun & Easy Japanese Lessons - English-Friendly Support!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
国際的なホスピタリティ業界で１４年の実績あり！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Fun, Friendly & Certified – Your JLPT Success Starts Here!!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸 Fun Japanese Conversations | All Levels | Natural Expressions & English Support 🇬🇧
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
Studying alone and unsure you’ll speak Japanese? 1500+ lessons to help you speak with confidence🌱
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸Have Fun Learning Japanese! | Beginners Welcome
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let’s learn にほんご step by step! Je parle français aussi!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
初心者も上級者も、韓国の現役日本語講師が丁寧にサポート
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸 I’ll gently support beginners and help you enjoy learning Japanese 😊
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak natural Japanese with a former TV announcer
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
資格（しかく）のある日本語 教師（きょうし）です。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Chill Japanese Chat☺️ Beginners welcome🔰
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸 Certified Japanese Teacher for Beginners | JLPT N5–N4 | Master the Basics
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese Teacher | 420h Trained | Beginner to Advanced
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🗣️3ヶ国語OK！「話せる」に特化した会話コーチ｜🇰🇷🇺🇸🇹🇼 対応プロ講師
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
現役の日本語教師です。楽しみながら日本語を学びましょう。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak Japanese with Confidence | Clear, Structured Lessons for Adult Learners
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
あなたの日本語学習に寄り添うパートナー🌱｜自然な日本語を身につける🌟｜会話・旅行・仕事｜基礎から実践までサポート
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese teacher with over 3 years of teaching experience
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
italki · Indonesia
📜Certified English, Japanese & Indonesian Teacher with Japanese Manufacturing 🏭Industry Experience
Teaches A1–C2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($12), while italki offers the most choice (2,164 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 | 2,164 | $20 | $15–$25 | 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.
Japan4,471 / 6,828
Taiwan164 / 6,828
China156 / 6,828
South Korea81 / 6,828
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,828
United States39 / 6,828
Italy20 / 6,828
Philippines19 / 6,828SpeakDuo 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 24, 2026
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