6,377 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,377 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $28 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.50. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
3,458 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Want to speak more Japanese? ♪ Let's practice Japanese through fun conversations! まちがえてもOK♪ にほんごで楽しくおしゃべりしよう！
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Qualified Teacher🥇Eng OK!
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese teacher who loves dancing and ukulele.
Teaches A1–C2
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hi there! I studied art at a Community College in Oregon, U.S.A.
Teaches A1–C2
NativeVerbling · Japan
Teaches A2–C1
NativePreply · Japan
Learn real Japanese while having fun with me ! I would be your favorite Sensei and friend :D
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FindTutors
Learn Japanese with a Friendly Native Speaker!
Japanese (Japan) · likely
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's enjoy conversation! Just improve your Japanese skills with output:)
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Starter~Business,Conversation
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
italki · France
Certified Teacher with 10+ years of Teaching Experience |フランス語を楽しく学びたい方は是非こちらです
Teaches A1–C2
NativeVerbling · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Practical Japanese for Life in Japan | Speak Clearly & Be Understood
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello, I’m Taiyo.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
FindTutors
I’m a dedicated and friendly tutor with two years of experience teaching online.
Japanese (Japan) · likely
NativeCafetalk · Japan
短い時間でも継続して学習できるよう短い時間のレッスンを作成しました。 質問や学習内容のご確認にもどうぞ！
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Oral|Travel
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Awarded Top 1% Japanese Tutor-Interview Prep, JLPT & Conversation-
Teaches A1–C2
NativeVerbling · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Let's build up the joy of saying "I can speak!" and "I did it!" so you can confidently speak Japanese! 🫱🫲
Japanese (Japan) · likely
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! I was born and grew up in Japan.
Japanese (Japan) · likely
FindTutors
Japanese language trainer with 7 years experience, JLPT N2.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
To Learners of Japanese at all level who just want to talk in Japanese and who have something you want to talk. Let's talk! If you want, I am glad to explain t…
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Travel|Oral
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese teacher! Good for practicing conversation! Very beginner friendly and patient!
Teaches A1–C2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while italki offers the most choice (1,921 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 | 1,921 | $20 | $15–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,484 | $20 | $16–$26 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 922 | $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 | 699 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 242 | 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 | 56 | $34 | $27–$41 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 27 | $52 | $43–$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.
Japan4,126 / 6,377
Taiwan156 / 6,377
China140 / 6,377
South Korea71 / 6,377
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,377
United States36 / 6,377
Philippines16 / 6,377
Italy16 / 6,377SpeakDuo 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 1, 2026
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