6,837 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,837 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.
1,905 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Good for beginners and IT workers👍 A certified tutor with 2 years' teaching experience.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Lived in Taiwan🇹🇼 Chinese OK
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Here to Support Your Japanese Journey ☀️
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
💗 6141+ Teaching Hours ✨
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Don't be nervous, relax and speak Japanese^^
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Hobby|Oral
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Online JP teaching experience
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified JAPANESE teacher with 4-yrs of experience (Can learn JP songs, too!)
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Oral|Conversation|Beginner
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
【🚫暂停新生/New students paused】 中文OK｜中級～上級専門
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Adv Biz Japanese | 9y |🇨🇳OK
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸 Structured Japanese Lessons | Speak with Confidence from Day 1
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
🔥JLPT N5~N2🔥Interview & Talk🎌
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
主にGenki を使用してレッスンを行います！
Japanese (KANSAI) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
会話中心の日本語学習 🍰☕️
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
I'm a teacher at a Japanese language school/ I'm Cheerful, Friendly/ Adults and children are welcome
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Thought over Fluency.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
データサイエンス×日本語：論理的思考を深める、アカデミック・ビジネスにおける日本語力向上をサポートします。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Exam Preparation | 50 Sounds
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
italkiなどを通じて、外国籍の方の日本転職を100名以上サポートしてきました。 日本就職には、プロが知っている情報が重要です。 あなたの活動スタイルに合わせたレッスンを一緒にしていきましょう😊
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Univ Lecturer 11yrs 😎 JLPT
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語教師資格🏅4000時間授業経験⬆️会話力🗣️文法マスター💎読み書き📝ビジネス英語👩🏼💼英語・中国語🙆🏻♀️オンラインで多数のビジネスマン&小中高校生に教えた経験有🔵
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Lessons get you speaking🗣️
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1
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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 | 1,514 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 987 | $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 | 770 | $12 | $8.23–$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.
Japan4,479 / 6,837
Taiwan165 / 6,837China156 / 6,837South Korea81 / 6,837Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,837
United States39 / 6,837
Italy20 / 6,837
Philippines18 / 6,837SpeakDuo 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 26, 2026
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