6,424 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,424 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $28 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.50. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
3,608 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
５歳～１２歳の日本語を第一言語としないお子様向け日本語クラスの体験版です
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
High quality|Conversation
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Relaxed, soft-spoken, detailed. 平易近人，轻松，详细 2023日本語教育能力検定試験合格
Teaches A2–C2
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hi! I’m Anri. I started taking online English lessons when I was in school.
NativeVerbling · Japan
Teaches A1–B2
NativePreply · Japan
🌸 Japanese for Beginners to Intermediate | 9000+ Lessons ✨ Structured & Fun Conversation 🌿
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
FindTutors
Speak Japanese from Day One | Beginner-Friendly, Conversation-Focused Lessons
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Enjoy learning and you will definitely grow to love the Japanese language! Let’s enjoy Japanese lessons!!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
👑Certified Japanese Teacher
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese Teacher | Communicative classes in a relaxed environment
Teaches A1–C2
NativeEngoo · Japan
I was born and raised in Japan, and I initially found it difficult to improve my speaking skills.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeVerbling · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Certified Japanese Tutor | 3 years’ experience, 100+ students
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Tusclasesparticulares
Clases de Japonés online personalizadas para aprender desde cero y avanzar paso a paso
NativeCafetalk · Japan
小学生未満のお子様、小学生向けの短時間のレッスンです。 少しずつ英語に触れ、アルファベット、単語、簡単なフレーズが言えるようになる練習を楽しくしましょう。
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🏅Fun Conversation practices🏅
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak Natural Japanese with Confidence 🌸 5 Years Experience | Beginner Friendly
Teaches A1–C2
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hi, my name is Takuma, and I'm excited to help you improve your English!
Teaches A1–C2
NativeVerbling · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
NativePreply · Japan
8 years of experience volunteer Japanese teacher
Tusclasesparticulares
Doy clases para todo los niveles. Doy consejos como usar las palabras y tendremos conversaciones divertidas
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
◎未経験OK◎楽しく日本語ではなしましょう！♪
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Beginner lessons🌈｜Confidence🌟
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🗣️Immerse yourself into Japanese🦻
Teaches A1–C2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while italki offers the most choice (1,968 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 | 1,968 | $20 | $15–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,484 | $20 | $16–$26 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 922 | $22 | $17–$30 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Preply | 862 | $24 | $18–$36 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 699 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 242 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Classgap | 72 | $24 | $17–$30 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Verbling | 69 | $31 | $25–$37 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Apprentus | 56 | $34 | $27–$41 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 27 | $52 | $43–$70 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 16 | $30 | $26–$33 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 7 | $56 | $44–$64 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Japan4,166 / 6,424
Taiwan157 / 6,424
China141 / 6,424
South Korea71 / 6,424
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,424
United States37 / 6,424
Italy17 / 6,424
Philippines16 / 6,424SpeakDuo 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 1, 2026
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