6,820 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,820 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.
6,820 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
italki · China
🎀Shiro老师🎀【零基础｜检定考JLPT｜生活旅游日文｜庆应义塾毕业｜N1满分｜9年教学经验】
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸 Learn Japanese with me 🌈 Speak Natural Japanese with a Friendly Tokyo Native 😊
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
現在は日本語学校で日本語を教えています。オンラインで２年間、日本語を教えた経験があります。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語学校の現役日本語教師です
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese Teacher｜Friendly Free-Talk Lessons｜English OK
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 · Switzerland
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
I will help you speak Japanese without feeling nervous！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語学校でも日本語を教えている日本語教師です😊
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
☘️ Passionate About Language Education | 🐣 Specialized in Complete Beginners to Intermediate
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
italki · Australia
Qualified English, Italian and Japanese Teacher with over 25 Years of Teaching Experience
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本企業で多くの外国人と仕事をしてきた元エンジニアが日本語を教えます
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn Natural Japanese with a Patient, Supportive Mom! Tailored Lessons + Quick Notes.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Parlez japonais avec naturel et assurance dès aujourd'hui !
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
わかる日本語から話せる日本語へ！頭を使って楽しく話す文法レッスン！文章を作る練習&会話重視のレッスンで自然な日本語が学べます。あなたの夢や目標をサポート🎯
Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
From Travel Phrases to Advanced Japanese – Fun Lessons for All Learners:)
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Peru
Japonés natural para hispanohablantes: conversación, viajes y JLPT con una profesora de habla nativa
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語の会話練習しませんか？リラックスした雰囲気＆英語対応可能
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語を楽しく学習しましょう！英語も話せます！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
italki · Brazil
Certified IELTS English Teacher with 6 years of experience
Teaches A1–C2
italki · Brazil
Vamos falar japonês!・Let's speak Japanese!
Teaches A2–C2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($12), while italki offers the most choice (2,165 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 | 2,165 | $20 | $15–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,511 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 985 | $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 | 758 | $12 | $7.60–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 281 | 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 | 33 | $52 | $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.
Japan4,467 / 6,820
Taiwan163 / 6,820China156 / 6,820
South Korea81 / 6,820
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,820
United States39 / 6,820
Italy20 / 6,820
Philippines20 / 6,820SpeakDuo 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 October 23, 2026
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