4,365 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 4,365 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $28 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $4.40. Native speakers charge a median of $19 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
1,261 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Native Japanese Teacher | Friendly & Patient | Beginners Welcome
Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Patient native speaker for all levels. Fun conversation & Genki textbooks for beginners!
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Fun, Friendly & Experienced Japanese Tutor for All Ages and Levels!
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certificated Japanese teacher with over 5 years of teaching experience
Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌱BEGINNERS welcome🌟All English OK 😊Speaking- Focused Coaching Lessons from ZERO to FLUENT
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
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
Planning a trip to Japan? 🇯🇵 Learn simple & practical Japanese for travel!
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
資格を持った講師と初級から日本語を学びましょう
Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
🥈 Friendly Japanese Tutor for Beginners 🌸
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak Japanese with Confidence 🌸 Friendly, Patient Native Teacher | Beginners Welcome
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Enjoy learning and steadily level up from beginner to advanced 🇯🇵✨
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Travel| Structured Beginner Support | Certified teacher| Europe-Based
Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified tutor with working experience in various fields
Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Conversation-based Japanese lessons for beginners
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語初心者専門｜文法を積み上げて「わかる」から「話せる」へ！
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🇫🇷FR/EN OK. Certified Teacher. Turn your JLPT knowledge into real Fluency & Confidence! 🗣️✨
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
⭐️ 5-Star Rated, Experienced Japanese Teacher – Learn from Zero with Confidence!
Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Sake Sommelier & Sumo Expert 🍶🇯🇵 Deep Culture & "Living" Japanese
Teaches B1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese Expert for beginners & shy speakers| Personalized in instruction
Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Ex-NHK News Anchor l Master Native Intonation & Pitch Accent
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak Japanese with Confidence✨ Certified Teacher｜1000+ Lessons｜Beginner to Business Japanese
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Native Japanese Tutor 🇯🇵 | 4 Years Experience | UK-Based 🇬🇧
Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn Japanese Enjoyably with a Tutor Who Has a STEM Background and Business Experience!
Teaches A1–C2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while Tusclases / FindTutors offers the most choice (1,481 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,481 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| Preply | 862 | $24 | $18–$36 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 696 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| italki | 599 | $18 | $14–$23 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| AmazingTalker | 268 | $26 | $20–$33 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Engoo | 239 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Classgap | 72 | $24 | $17–$30 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Verbling | 69 | $31 | $25–$37 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Apprentus | 31 | $34 | $28–$47 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 25 | $52 | $40–$70 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 16 | $30 | $26–$33 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 7 | $56 | $44–$64 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Japan2,536 / 4,365
South Korea43 / 4,365
China37 / 4,365
Taiwan35 / 4,365
United States22 / 4,365
Hong Kong SAR China13 / 4,365
Spain12 / 4,365
Italy12 / 4,365SpeakDuo 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.
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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 September 28, 2026
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