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.
1,594 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Free talk for all levels😊
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Canada
Speak Japanese in 90 days / Friendly Pro Teacher Miwa
Japanese (KS) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Practical Conversation
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
職歴)①過去に対面で日本語を教えていました。②情報や支援が必要な人達の為に開かれる講座のアイデア企画や出演者にインタビューをする仕事と③itakiで日本語を教える仕事に全力で取り組んでいます。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
10+ years teaching / Japan👩🏻💼
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
한국어 가능/ English Lesson Available 怖がらずにまずは始めてみましょう！
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.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversational✨✈️Fundamentals
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn Natural Japanese with an Osaka Native 🇯🇵Conversation,Travel & Daily Japanese/English Support
Japanese (KS) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🥇Conversation/TOEIC/Test
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Osaka-BOY, travel-loving tutor｜Learn natural Japanese through relaxed conversation
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
JPT960 MD of JP and KOR ENG OK
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly and patient certified Japanese teacher based in the UK 🇬🇧
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation, grammar, etc.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
💎Japanese Language Teacher 💎
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Stop translating. Start speaking natural Japanese.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
ネイティブ/英語👌/N検定対策/ビジネス日本語/面接練習
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸 I will help you speak natural Japanese with engaging lessons in English! 🇯🇵
Japanese (KS) · Teaches A2–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🏮General JP💎ChildToAdult💎JLPT
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
💚＼Not confident speaking? SLANG&TABOO🔥／💚ZERO beginner OK【⭐️85%+Continued】 🏔️Snowy Mts to Izakaya
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Native speaker | JLPT N3
Teaches A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
⭐Travel Japanese & Practical Conversation for Beginnerse 🌸
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Fundamental|Travel
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
italki · Peru
Tutor de japonés nivel básico (hispanohablante)
Teaches A1–A2
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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 / 6,820
China156 / 6,820South 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.
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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