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
🌸 Relaxed & Friendly Japanese Lessons ✍️ Former Editor 🇯🇵 English OK
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
OMG！日本語がどんどん話せる✨初心者〜上級まで楽しく学習🌸文化も一緒に！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly Japanese Tutor for Beginners ✈️ Ex-Flight Attendant & Career Advis｜夢中になる日本語レッスン
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Native Japanese Tutor / 海外在住２０年以上・英会講師
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
🟡ビジネス日本語のプロフェッショナル🟡JLPT合格対策🟡 大学のマナー講師🟡就職の面接対策🟡ラグジュアリーブランドで10年間サービストレーナー経験
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–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
Japanese (KS) · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Australia
Qualified Japanese teacher with 5+ years of experience teaching Japanese!
Japanese (KANSAI) · Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speech-Language Therapist & Japanese Teacher 🌸 Conversation・Pronunciation・Travel・Kids
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn Japanese with much fun
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🎯Personalized Japanese coaching for learners who want direction, structure, and real progress.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
italki · China
Fluent in Japanese English and Chinese, with over 8 years of teaching experience
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Fun Japanese lesson with former cabin crew✈️
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語学校で初級〜中上級レベルを教えていました。楽しく日本語を勉強しましょう！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
資格【有】リラックスした楽しい会話レッスン☆１から始める日本語レッスン
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語教師の2種の資格を持つネイティブ講師。JLPT指導コースも修了。日本語ビギナーからJLPT指導まで幅広く、あなたのスタイルに合わせて楽しく教えます。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Passionated certified Japanese teacher with help in Japanese / English / German
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
I’m a certified tutor with 5+ years experience and I teach 500+ hours on private classes
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
資格を持つ日本語教師📚IT企業9年勤務の経験を活かして、初心者からビジネス日本語まで幅広くサポートします💬💼間違えても大丈夫！たくさん話すチャレンジをしましょう！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn Japanese with clarity, structure, and practical conversation
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🎖️ Professional Japanese teacher holding two certifications 🌏 Over 1,000 hours of online teaching
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
１０ヶ月であなたも日本語ペラペラに！！絶対に日本語力が伸びる🙋♀️１０ヶ月であなたも日本語ペラペラに！！オーダーメイドクラスで日本語力を強化❤️20年のビジネス経験を活かした日本語も学べます！！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn beautiful Japanese from daily life, anime, and culture with Chihiro 🪷
Japanese (Japan) · likely · 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 / 6,828China156 / 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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