6,827 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,827 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.
4,704 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Beginner-Friendly Japanese Tutor based in Canada🍁 | Boost Your Speaking Skills👑
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語初めての方からレベルアップ試験対策まで対応します
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
ゼロから始める初心者のあなた！資格所有講師と一緒に”たのしく”学ぼう
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Natural Japanese for Beginners | English Support & Real 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.
Nativeitalki · Japan
From podcasts to YouTube: real Japanese, not just textbooks! Fun lessons at your pace♡
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese Tutor 🇯🇵 | English🇬🇧 & Español🇪🇸 OK | Beginner Friendly
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Bilingual Japanese Tutor (10 years in 🇨🇦 ) | Real conversation with your interest✨🎤📚
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🇯🇵 日本語ネイティブ講師 | 5年間の塾講師経験
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese Teacher | 3 Years of Teaching Experience
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Registered Japanese Teacher | 10+ Years' Experience
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Kinako🌸 Certified Japanese Teacher | Beginners Welcome!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Experienced Japanese Tutor Taking You from Complete Beginner to Confident Japanese Speaker
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
🤝 あなたに寄り添う日本語コーチ 🇯🇵 英語でのサポートも可能 🗣️ 一人ひとりの目標に合わせた学習プランと継続サポートで、ネイティブコーチが あなたのマインドと行動を変える 🔥
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B2–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
📚420時間日本語教師養成講座修了✨ 教科書の日本語から、ネイティブが使う自然な日本語へ🇯🇵 会話力を伸ばすフレンドリーな日本語講師です😊
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Beginner friendly Japanese, Relaxed conversation Practice
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸 Friendly Japanese Teacher | Beginner & Travel Japanese | English Support
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly Japanese Tutor
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Hong Kong SAR China
Multilingual Language Teacher (EN/JP/中文/廣東話) with 5+ Years of Teaching Experience ⭐
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($12), while italki offers the most choice (2,163 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 | 2,163 | $20 | $15–$26 | 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.
Japan4,470 / 6,827
Taiwan164 / 6,827
China156 / 6,827
South Korea81 / 6,827Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,827
United States39 / 6,827
Italy20 / 6,827
Philippines19 / 6,827SpeakDuo 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 25, 2026
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