5,560 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 5,560 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $27 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
2,218 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
You only have a little time, you are not sure if you want to go to 100% English class, speaking English is hard...Don't worry! I don't teach you difficult Engl…
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Certified | Beginner–Expert
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🏆Top 1% | 21yr Ex-Defense Ministry Official | Licensed 5yr Private School Teacher | Group Teacher
Teaches A1–C1
NativePreply · Japan
Learn Japanese with English and Spanish - for travel, kids, and all levels.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nachhilfeunterricht
Für Anfänger: Katakana, Hiragana, einfache Kanji und grundlegende japanische Floskeln
Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語の今を一緒に学びましょう！
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
For Business & Professionals
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
楽しい授業で上達が早い！ゼロ初級から上級者まで！中文OK！
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Japanese for Beginners & Japan Travelers ✈️ | Grammar, Vocabulary & Conversation | Speak with Confidence 🔥
Nachhilfeunterricht
Japanisch lernen mit Muttersprachelerin - Online-Unterricht fur Anfanger&Fortgeschrittene
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
「読めた！」が自信 になるフォニックスレッスン
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
日本語講師20年歴、中国語(中)、
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Fun and Relaxed Personalized Lessons with an Experienced Teacher (+4000Lessons) Living in Spain
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
❤️🔥Beginner & Travel Japan with confidence | Real conversations | Certified Tutor with 3 Teaching Licenses ✈️ Brazil-Based💚
Suasaulasparticulares
Aulas de japonês do iniciante ao avançado , crianças a partir de 10
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
初級が終わった方、中級を楽しく勉強しましょう♪読む・書く・話す・聞く4つの技能を伸ばしたい方必見です！
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
✈️Travel🌟Pronunciation
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
【長期的に日本語力を伸ばすサポートをします❗】【日本語を通して一緒にたくさん成功体験を積み、成長していきましょう🥰】
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Expert Native Japanese Tutor with 2+ Years Experience! Australia-Experienced & Beginner Friendly.
Suasaulasparticulares
Professor de Japonês e Frances ensinando desde o básico
NativeCafetalk · Japan
楽（たの）しく、リラックスした雰囲気（ふいんき）で、 日本語（にほんご）でお話（はな）ししましょう！！ Let's Chat in Japanese! Let's enjoy speaking Japanese together in a fun and relaxed atmosphere!
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Fun Anime |Enjoy Conversation🎉
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Would you like to learn FLUENT JAPANESE from "1 of Top 1% JAPANESE teachers of italki in 2022" ?
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Real-life Japanese for daily life, culture, and business, from beginner to professional level. Top 5% tutor.
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while Tusclases / FindTutors offers the most choice (1,481 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,481 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| italki | 1,135 | $18 | $14–$24 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| AmazingTalker | 904 | $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 | 696 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 239 | 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 | 54 | $34 | $27–$41 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 25 | $52 | $40–$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.
Japan3,395 / 5,560
Taiwan151 / 5,560
China120 / 5,560
South Korea63 / 5,560
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,560
United States31 / 5,560
Philippines14 / 5,560
Spain12 / 5,560SpeakDuo 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 September 29, 2026
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