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
No time? No problem. Improve your Japanese in 30 minutes a day.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Feel free to discuss your preferred lesson time!🐈️レッスンの時間希望、受付けてます。
Japanese (KANSAI) · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · South Korea
Native Japanese 🇯🇵 | KR/EN OK 🌿 Practical Japanese for Work & Daily Life
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
【会話練習】日本語をもっと楽しく！あなたの「自信」を増やす日本語レッスン
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
【Beginner & JLPT】Certified and Global Experienced | Taught 800 Students in Vietnam | English Support
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸Your Safe Space to Practice | English Support Available🌸
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
I'm a native Japanese speaker from Kansai.
Japanese (KS) · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🥢Scratch to Advanced🍚 Let's build your confidence step by step in a relaxed environment.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
⭐Travel Japanese & Practical Conversation for Beginnerse 🌸
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
👩🏫Certified teacher 9 years experience 👩🏫 🌸Welcome new students ! 🌸
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
italki · United States
University Japanese Language Instructor, JLPT N1 certification and 15 years experience learning.
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
日常会話からJLPT準備まで◎経験豊富な先生と学びましょう🌸
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸Native Japanese/ Experienced teaching Japanese in English🌸
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
リラックスしてたくさん話したくなるレッスン
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Experienced and Patient Japanese Tutor-17 years of Teaching success. AP Japanese and JLPT exam.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese teacher with 10+ years in business. Friendly, supportive and effective lessons🌸
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
12 years teaching experience, Conversation, Grammar, JLPT
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
【Conversation-specific lessons】Let's acquire natural Japanese skills！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
I have been teaching Japanese face-to-face for 5 years
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
「分かる」から「話せる」へ🎶 友達感覚で楽しく学ぶリアルな日本語‼️ 🗣️英語サポートOK
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🎃Oct ANIME : From Up on Poppy Hill(GHIBLI)🎃 Let's learn DAILY CONVERSATION through ANIME
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
表現力を広げる会話中心の日本語レッスン🗣️+18年のビジネス経験でサポート！
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 / 6,837South Korea81 / 6,837
Hong 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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