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.
2,150 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · Japan
★継続は力なり★ いっしょに楽しく勉強しましょう！Practice makes perfect. Let’s have a great time learning Japanese together.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Native Japanese Teacher (15 Years) | Structured & Supportive Lessons |Big Anime Fan!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Expert of teaching complete beginners who really want to SPEAK Japanese
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
会話しながら文法も学びたい♩LEARNING GRAMMAR AND FIXING REPEATED ERRORS AND HABITS WHILE ENJOYING CONVERSATION♩
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly & Experienced Japanese Teacher 😊｜All Levels Welcome!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
😊 10,000+ lessons | 5.0★ | Your Japanese Companion 🌸
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
Hello November🍁いっしょにがんばって日本語を勉強しましょう📚
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
17K以上の実績のオリジナル教材で楽しく自然な日本語会話！初心者歓迎♪17,300+ lessons taught. Enjoyable practice with custom materials
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Work in Japan? Come to see a certified language teacher, career counsellor, and business consultant!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
👩🏫 10+ yrs Exp. 💪 Expert in grammar and conversation 👄 Direct Method ⭕ Spanish fluent
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
📍Based in Japan | Friendly & Patient | Beginners Welcome
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
I was a game company worker! I'm a top 1% italki teacher who teaches real (&otaku/Vtuber) Japanese!
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
大学の日本語日本文学科を卒業し、italkiで８年の指導経験があります。もっと話したい！と思えるレッスンを提供します（╹◡╹）
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸 For students who want to learn to speak naturally🌸
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
All levels - from complete beginners to advanced 🔥 Start 2026 summer with a new challenge!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
こんにちは😃
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
italki · Russia
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Good lessons make you forget you're studying.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
💖Over 13 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 (2,150 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 | 2,150 | $20 | $15–$26 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,518 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 981 | $22 | $17–$29 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Preply | 862 | $24 | $18–$36 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 791 | $12 | $8.42–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 265 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Classgap | 76 | $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 | 58 | $34 | $26–$42 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 34 | $54 | $45–$78 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 16 | $28 | $26–$33 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 8 | $53 | $41–$63 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Japan4,462 / 6,828
Taiwan166 / 6,828
China157 / 6,828
South Korea82 / 6,828
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,828
United States40 / 6,828
Italy19 / 6,828
Brazil16 / 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 November 12, 2026
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