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.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Non ha senso imparare la lingua se non ci si diverte!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
【English OK!】Gamer|Anime Fan|Certified Pro Japanese teacher! From Hiragana, vocabs to Kanji, JLPT.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
1000回以上のレッスン経験！役立つ・自然な日本語教えます🌸旅行から試験対策まで！あなたに合ったレッスンで、楽しく日本語を学べます！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Plan of Japan trip? Let´s grab some Japanese phrase!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let's practice speaking in Japanese! I will make a fun and relaxing environment for our chat :)
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Did you studied Japanese before and then stopped? We plan what to practice next, and in what order.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
italki · China
自学六国语言，四国语言流利
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
有資格12年以上の教授経験🌸Kay先生と一緒に、日本語をもっと楽しみませんか？🌸
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
初心者歓迎🔰人材業界出身HRのプロが教える📚オリジナル教材、アプリを使ったネイティブレッスン🌼 ビジネス会話から、旅行で使う日常会話も習得可能✨大手HR企業での勤務10年以上/英語OK/初心者歓迎
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
テーマは楽しく面白く！Fun and interesting class! Let's talk about anything you like.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn Real, Polite & Practical Japanese from Hospitality Experience!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Native Japanese tutor| tutor experienced 1year| 6 activate students
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
italki · Italy
Insegnante di lingua giapponese con esperienza di insegnamento e soggiorno in Giappone
Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
GENKIを使って、楽しく分かりやすくなたのペースに合わせて日本語を教えます
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
italki · Taiwan
Sarah Lin 🇯🇵 Japanese N1 👩🏫 7yrs in Japan 🌸 定居海外✨日文N1｜在日七年｜生活化日文！
Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese Teacher | Beginner-Friendly & Practical Japanese | JLPT N5–N3
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1
Nativeitalki · Japan
一緒に続ける日本語｜初心者歓迎！話せる楽しさを実感しよう🌟
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn Real Japanese with a Friendly Native Speaker
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly Japanese tutor with 4+ years' experience | Beginner to JLPT | Custom slides & quizzes
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
I’m here to support motivated learners, no matter what stage you’re at:) 学びたい方を、幅広くサポートします！ （※幅＝はば）
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Real-Life Japanese, Taught with Care | Beginners to JLPT | Online Specialist
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
✨ Master Japanese for Travel, Work, Exams & Hobbies—Tailored & Fun Lessons with Ayano! 🌸
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
US-based Japanese tutor 🇺🇸 | Friendly, supportive lessons for all levels ✨
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
From Textbook Japanese to REAL Japanese 🌸| Let's Talk!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
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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 / 6,820Taiwan163 / 6,820China156 / 6,820
South Korea81 / 6,820
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,820
United States39 / 6,820Italy20 / 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.
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 23, 2026
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