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
フレンドリーで、話しやすい日本語の先生♪
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified teacher to boost listening & speaking! 国家資格を持つ日本語教師による【聞く＆話す力】を育てるリアル日本語会話レッスン！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
italki · Hong Kong SAR China
🌸Professional Japanese teacher🌸5+ yrs Japanese teaching exp. 🌻修讀了日本語教師課程+N1合格🌻 5年+授課經驗🌻擅長初級日語
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly &Flexible. にほんごをまなぼう、にほんごでまなぼう。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese Conversation B1+｜40 Topics + Personalized Questions
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Auf deutsch kannst du Japanisch lernen :)
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
Not textbook Japanese - the Japanese you actually use
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
こんにちは☆たくさん話しましょう！I welcome students who take a lesson for the first time in a while!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teacher as your friend!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
English OK! Friendly tutor from Osaka. 30 years business experience
Japanese (KS) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
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 🌸
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
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
Nativeitalki · Japan
英語とドイツ語、OKです (English and German speaker)☺
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–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
日本語で自分の気持ちや意見を伝えよう
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語で会話のできる中級者以上の方（大人向け）
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
教科書では教えてくれない本当の日本語を学びましょう! 関西弁もしゃべりますLet’s learn real Japanese. I can also teach the Kansai dialect!
Japanese (KS) · Teaches A2–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
business☆ daily conversation☆ Japanese for junior high, high school students
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 / 6,837China156 / 6,837
South Korea81 / 6,837Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,837United States39 / 6,837
Italy20 / 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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