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
国家資格あり講師🇯🇵｜オンラインレッスン経験1000回以上｜専用カリキュラム＆復習が楽になる４か国語同時翻訳付き語彙表をご用意📝日本語の世界を冒険しよう😻✈実用的な生きた日本語を学べます🗣️
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Native Japanese Teacher : 9+ Years of Teaching Experience
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · United States
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
10+ years of teaching experience – from beginner to advanced levels
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
あなたの向上心と成長をサポートする講師
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
沖縄出身のゆきよとリラックスした会話を楽しもう！
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.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly bilingual tutor with over 3 years of teaching experience
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
初心者を教えるのが得意です♪ 英語OK♪ GENKIを使います！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1
Nativeitalki · Pakistan
資格を持った日本語教師です。目標を達成するために一緒に楽しく学びましょう。
Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Native Japanese Teacher | 10+ Years' Experience
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
italki · Russia
💮 Trust Your Japanese with Iuliia-sensei ﾆｬｯ(ฅ•ω•ฅ)♡
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Beginners welcome :) English and French support available
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
8年の教師経験｜初心者歓迎！楽しく話して自然な日本語を身につけよう🌸
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
italki · Taiwan
| 陪你學日語(JLPT) | 中文 | 陪你: 能說、敢說、多說 |
Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Free talking Travel languages in Japan Grammar, Pronunciation JLPT N3 N2
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Beginner-friendly and Easy to understand Lesson
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
資格を持った日本語教師です。ケアワーカーとして長年働いた経験があります。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
8+ years of experience | Beginners | Conversation | Minna no Nihongo
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
italki · China
10years experience in Chinese⇔Japanese translation
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese Teacher in Croatia🇭🇷
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Why don't you try my structured lesson :)
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
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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 / 6,828Taiwan164 / 6,828China156 / 6,828
South Korea81 / 6,828
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,828United 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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