6,091 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,091 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.
1,161 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · Japan
⭐ Helping complete beginners speak Japanese with confidence
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎌 Japanese | Conversational 🗣
Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
オンライン講師として2,000時間以上の経験があります🐼
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🌏Conversation Training 🌏
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese for Adult Beginners | 800+ Lessons | Step-by-Step Grammar
Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Oral|Travel
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
Hi, I just joined italki! Please feel free to join my trial lesson / request your convenient time
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation/Reading/JLPT
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
しごとと医療の日本語⭐️Qualified in Medicine⭐️面接・プレゼン指導⭐️Writing Support
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🌻Gentle Conversation Practice🗣
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
English OK! Friendly tutor from Osaka. 30 years business experience
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Native Japanese
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
business☆ daily conversation☆ Japanese for junior high, high school students
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
続ければ成功する！
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly Japanese for Work & Everyday Life😊 10+ Years in Global Companies🌐 Top 20% in Bookings
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Japanese |Conversational
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Master Real-Life Japanese with a Certified Japanese Teacher👩🏫📚Conversational/JLPT＋＋👨🎓
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Business speaking, writing,
Teaches A1
italki · Hong Kong SAR China
Multilingual Tutor | Japanese Lessons for Beginners and Intermediate! 🇯🇵| 初中級日語課：實用、會話、旅遊、商業日語
Teaches A1–C1
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Grammar|Conversation|JLPT N4
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese tutor (8+ yrs) for Kids, Beginners, Business Japanese
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Hobby|Basic
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Boost Your Japanese Skills with Custom Lessons Just for You!
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Teaching experience 8 yrs
Teaches A1–C2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while italki offers the most choice (1,635 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 | 1,635 | $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.
Japan3,870 / 6,091Taiwan153 / 6,091China130 / 6,091
South Korea69 / 6,091Hong Kong SAR China53 / 6,091
United States34 / 6,091
Philippines16 / 6,091
Italy15 / 6,091SpeakDuo 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.
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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 30, 2026
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