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 · South Korea
jlpt 합격을 위해 jpt 고득점을 위해
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語が初めてでも大丈夫！英語での説明も交えながら、あいさつ・自己紹介・旅行で使えるフレーズなどを自分のペースで楽しく学びましょう。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Learn the polite Japanese actually used at weddings and top golf courses
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
もっと自然に、もっと伝わる日本語へ。 あなたの日本語の強みを生かしながら、表現力を磨きましょう！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
もっと日本語ネイティブに近いイントネーション、アクセントで話せるようになりたい！ 色々な方法で自然な日本語のイントネーションやアクセントを練習しましょう！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
今日あったこと、好きなこと。友達とおしゃべりするように、日本語で話しませんか？
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
何度も聞き返される不安を減らして、自信を持って話そう。
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
あなたの日本語、もっと自然にしませんか？
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
細かいニュアンスを使いこなそう！ これであなたもニュアンスマスター！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
正しい言葉遣いより、相手に伝わる言葉。まずは楽しくお話ししませんか？
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Do you ever wonder how to respond to customers in Japanese, or want to practice taking orders? Let's work together and practice according to your questions and…
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
にほんじんのような はつおんを めざして、くりかえし れんしゅう しましょう（日本人のような発音を目指して、繰り返し練習しましょう！）
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
25分、日本語で楽しくおしゃべりしませんか？
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語ゼロからでも大丈夫！ 安心して学べる日本語レッスン！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Starting from Zero? Let's Learn Japanese Grammar Step by Step!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
友達のように、とにかく楽しく会話してみましょう！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
フリートーク/ディスカッション （※宗教、政治はセンシティブな話題なため取り扱いません）
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
気楽に好きなことを思う存分話しましょう！！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Put the new Japanese you learn into practice and start speaking!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
話したいトピックをどうぞ。リラックスして話しましょう！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
初心者はこちらから◎
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Practice Japanese through casual conversations about everyday topics and interests.
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 / 6,827
United States39 / 6,827
Italy20 / 6,827
Philippines19 / 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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