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
Lessons get you speaking🗣️
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1
italki · China
Qualified Teacher for Adults and Kids/JLPTN1-N5 preparation
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Phonics🍎 Grammar📚 Daily Chat☕️
Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
10+Years💼 |2000+ child Chinese
Japanese (KS) · Teaches A1–A2
italki · Taiwan
🌸Ken老師🌸【現役口譯 & 教師】🌸 💡現居日本大阪🇯🇵 💡零基礎也歡迎報名！ 💡多語言教學沒問題！🇯🇵🇹🇼🇲🇴🇭🇰🇨🇳🇰🇷 （日文、中文、廣東話、韓文授課）
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
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NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
初級日本語🌸 基礎日本語
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
italki · Portugal
Certified teacher with over 15 years’ experience
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Innerspeak mind academy
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Peru
Japonés práctico para hispanohablantes | Conversación, gramática y japonés real
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
Trial $1 📢 Full Lesson $10
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Beginner | TOEIC | Speaking 🎉
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
あなたの日本語の成長を支えます！ Supporting your Japanese growth for work and daily life
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🔥New Teacher50%off🔥
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語教師資格あり！ 会話・JLPT・ビジネスにも対応しています！ 話しやすい雰囲気を作りますので、安心して授業に来てください！
Japanese (Japan) · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Teach how to study English
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
I teach Japanese at a Japanese language school. I am good at beginner level lessons.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🌼Business🌼Japanese News🌼JLPT
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
初級からJLPT対策まで。8年のティーチング経験で、使える日本語を楽しくサポートします！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Children (6-11)|JLPT N1|JLPT N4
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸 Let's Talk Instead of Just Memorizing!|Spanish OK| I'm a Japanese living in Mexico 😊
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Basic|Travel|Beginner
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn "Survival Japanese" from a Digital Nomad & Tokyo Native! Lets practice Speakin like a native!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
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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 / 6,820South Korea81 / 6,820Hong 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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