6,245 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,245 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $27 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.50. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
3,348 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativePreply · Japan
Beginners are totally welcome! 🙆 From travel and daily conversation to business and exam preparation — I offer customized lessons based on your goals and inter…
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeVerbling · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
Tusclasesparticulares
Clases de japones online
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
If you just want to talk, this is for you! Let's grab natural Japanese by having relaxed, fun conversations.
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎐Beginners Welcome🎐
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
US based hours temporarily until Oct 2 🗣️Speak from day one - beginners welcome 💛 Practical Japanese
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.
NativePreply · Japan
Lots of Speaking Practice with Original Topic-Based Lessons!✨ | Certified Tutor with 7 Years of Experience📚
NativeVerbling · Japan
Teaches A1–C1
Letuelezioni
Offro lezioni online di giapponese a persone di tutte le età, con corsi strutturati sulla persona e sulle singole esigenze
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
最短で韓国語文法が学べるレッスンです
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Certified teacher, English OK
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A2–C2
NativePreply · Japan
＼The most fun conversation lessons in Japan🌈 The only Japanese teacher you need right now／ Clear, supportive lessons that help your Japanese improve fast 🇯🇵
NativeVerbling · Japan
Teaches A1–C1
FindTutors
Teacher of Japanese Learn to speak like a native
Cafetalk · Taiwan
Recommended level : A2 or above Talk with Native speakers! whatever you want to talk about is okay.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🏝️5500+ Lessons, Eng OK
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
【中～上級者向け】日本語での対話を通じてあなたの人生を豊かにします｜ 生活会話レッスン▸ビジネス会話レッスン▸プレミアムレッスン(日本語ライフカウンセリング) ｜ 講師経験が豊富&海外移住の経験もあり
Teaches B1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Friendly & patient teacher!
NativeVerbling · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
FindTutors
Learn Real Japanese with Native Speaker - From Anime to Daily Conversation!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Cafetalk · United States
日本語から英語に！Translate Japanese into English!
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Certified | Beginner–Expert
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Don’t be nervous! Don’t try to hard to remember😎！ まずは、日本語(にほんご)を、好き(すき)❤️になってください☺️⭐️！
Teaches A1–C2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while italki offers the most choice (1,789 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 | 1,789 | $19 | $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.
Japan4,011 / 6,245Taiwan154 / 6,245
China134 / 6,245
South Korea69 / 6,245
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 6,245United States35 / 6,245
Philippines16 / 6,245
Italy16 / 6,245SpeakDuo 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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