6,837 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,837 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.
4,708 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · Japan
🗣️ Speak Natural Japanese | Tokyo Business Professional | Top school Graduate | English OK🌸
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Finished the basics? Start using Japanese in real conversation 🪄 | 14+ yrs exp | English support
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Native Japanese Teacher 🌸 | 2,000+ online hrs | Fun, conversation-focused lessons 🗣️
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
中国語が話せる経験豊富な有資格日本語講師
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let's Speak Japanese from Day 1✨ Learn Through Trends, Culture & Topics That Make You Curious!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let's talk in Japanese a a lot! たくさんお話しましょう。
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
【もっと自然な日本語へ🗣️】AIとネイティブ講師の私のダブルサポート！楽しく効率的に会話力を上げていきましょう🙌
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
I am a nationally certified professional with over 20 years of experience.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語教師国家資格保有 / 日本語学校 2002~ / italki 2022~/ビジネス日本語 2024~/外国籍児童生徒支援 2026~
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
I love organic food and handicrafts. I enjoy living sustainably.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
what is your enjoyment ? cooking? traveling? driving? music? parenting? etc.. Let's talk together !!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
italki · Japan
3+ Years of Experience in teaching Japanese Online! Multilingual, Personalized PDFs, etc.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
italki · Italy
JPN⇆ITA translator and language enthusiast
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
English & Basic Russian Support
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
italki · Romania
Cambridge University Graduate | 5+ Years & 3,000+ Hours of Tutoring Experience
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Active Teacher at Gov-School, Real expertise & big love for dedicated learners!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🔰 Beginner-Friendly + Fluent English Support! 🌸
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
バーチャルマップを使った日本文化旅行レッスンが人気。そして日本生活を目指す人のために、長年の社会経験で培ったビジネス会話レッスンをしています。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak Japanese fluently: Learn the right way from a teacher with a language background‼️
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
If you don't understand, it's OK, I'll support you until you can speak Japanese without problems.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Fun Japanese Lessons with Certified Tutor Tomoko, with excellent cost-performance
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
どんどん話せる！話すのが楽しい！！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($12), while italki offers the most choice (2,165 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 | 2,165 | $20 | $15–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,514 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 987 | $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 | 770 | $12 | $8.23–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 281 | 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 | 33 | $52 | $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.
Japan4,479 / 6,837
Taiwan165 / 6,837
China156 / 6,837
South Korea81 / 6,837
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,837
United States39 / 6,837Italy20 / 6,837
Philippines18 / 6,837SpeakDuo 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 26, 2026
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