6,828 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,828 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.
2,150 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
❤️Perfect grammar with a pro writer 💛No recording video/voice
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
I'm here for beginners :) I use textbook GENKI and irodori.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
一緒に楽しく日本語を学びませんか？(^^♪ Want to have fun while learning Japanese? If so, ask Emi! :)
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese Top 1 % Teacher. The experience of over 7200 lessons with 770 students, let's enjoy !
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
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.
Nativeitalki · Japan
★６年以上のオンラインレッスンの経験があります★ Completed all the requirements of Japanese Language Teacher Training Course
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese teacher with 20 years of teaching experience
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
The perfect teacher for people who want casual, organized lessons!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Experienced Instructor: 30+ Years Teaching, 12+ Online 大学で30年以上、onlineで12年以上の教育歴
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Maternity leave untile December. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🍁 Ichigo Ichie: A unique moment, a friendly talk. Drop in anytime♩🍠 JP pitch accent info inside 👺
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Your Japanese journey starts here! I specialize in teaching complete beginners & elementary learners
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
MA in Second language acquisition, Japanese/English bilingual
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
If you so wish, I'll correct any mistakes in your grammar and pronunciation。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese teacher with over 7 years of teaching experience
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Lesson Taylor | Tailor-made Japanese lessons for new learners to advanced （オーダーメイド日本語レッスン）
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
☆ Special price : Buy 10 and take 2 for free! (Listening and Shadowing course) ☆
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese teacher with 3 qualifications and teaching experience at schools.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Feel nervous to take a lesson? Don't worry, I guarantee you have an enjoyable lesson :)
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Top 1% Japanese Teacher, Certified, Speaks English and German, Lessons tailored just for you!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let's learn the beautiful Japanese language with me!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($12), while italki offers the most choice (2,150 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 | 2,150 | $20 | $15–$26 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,518 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 981 | $22 | $17–$29 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Preply | 862 | $24 | $18–$36 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 791 | $12 | $8.42–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 265 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Classgap | 76 | $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 | 58 | $34 | $26–$42 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 34 | $54 | $45–$78 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 16 | $28 | $26–$33 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 8 | $53 | $41–$63 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Japan4,462 / 6,828
Taiwan166 / 6,828
China157 / 6,828
South Korea82 / 6,828
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,828
United States40 / 6,828
Italy19 / 6,828
Brazil16 / 6,828SpeakDuo 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 November 12, 2026
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