6,827 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,827 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.
766 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
自分で勉強しているテキストや宿題でわからないことはありませんか？ あなたの勉強をてつだいます！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
どんな小さなことでもOK。身の回りのことについて話そう！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
上級者向け
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches C1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
「朝型？夜型？」「本は紙派？電子派？」身近なテーマをひとつ選んで、気軽におしゃべり。何を話すか迷った日でも、肩の力を抜いて楽しく発話練習ができます。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
15-minute Japanese conversation practice. Camera off is OK, and English support is available. No set topic—talk about anything you like, such as daily life, fo…
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Studied Japanese but still struggle to speak? Practice real-life situations and gain the confidence to use Japanese in everyday life!
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.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
楽しく日本語でお話しましょう！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Philippines
幼児〜中学生。「わかった！」「できた！」を増やして、英検5級合格を目指そう！
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
にほんごでニュースについておはなししましょう！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · South Korea
K-POP으로 한국어를 배워봐요
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
楽しく関西弁で雑談します！
Japanese (KS) · likely
NativeCafetalk · Japan
「こんにちは」から始める、はじめての日本語会話 ♪
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
かいわのれんしゅうです！ 「にほんのともだちにでんわする」という設定でにほんごをはなしましょう！ カメラOFF、OK！
Japanese (Japan) · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
楽しくおしゃべりしながら、使える日本語を増やしませんか？ (Why not expand your practical Japanese vocabulary while having a fun conversation?)
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
【日本語中級～上級向けの日本語オンリーです♪】 日本語でたくさん話す時間がほしい方にぴったりです☕
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
自分一人ではなかなか進まない人へ！テキストを一緒に進めましょう！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let’s enjoy speaking Japanese in a fun and relaxed way!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1 –C1
NativeCafetalk · Japan
【聴覚・発話障がい/Disabilityを持つ方へ】100%文字だけの世界。文章で繋がる「完全テキストチャット限定・日本語添削＆ライティングセッション」
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · United States
Business Japanese Conversation, Presentation and Meeting Practice
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's recreate a conversation you had in your native language—this time in Japanese!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
It’s more than just free conversation. You can also get advice about Japanese lessons and ask questions about anything you don’t understand in Japanese.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
資格保持者（英検1級）がマンツーマン指導。難しい英語を使わず「自分の言葉」での合格を目指します
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Speak Japanese at your own pace, with useful phrases typed in the chat as we go
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
「矛盾」「蛇足」ってどんな意味？由来を知って、日本語の表現をもっと豊かに！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($12), while italki offers the most choice (2,163 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 | 2,163 | $20 | $15–$26 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,513 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 989 | $22 | $16–$30 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Preply | 862 | $24 | $18–$36 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 766 | $12 | $8.23–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 277 | 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 | 32 | $51 | $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.
Japan4,470 / 6,827
Taiwan164 / 6,827
China156 / 6,827South Korea81 / 6,827
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,827United States39 / 6,827
Italy20 / 6,827Philippines19 / 6,827SpeakDuo 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 25, 2026
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