6,645 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,645 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.
6,645 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativePreply · Japan
💌 From Your Future Self - I Can Speak Japanese! | Super Tutor for Beginners🥇
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Suasaulasparticulares
Japonês de acordo com sua forma de aprender, com metodologia e material personalizado a cada necessidade!
NativeCafetalk · Japan
働いて家に帰ってから、ゆったりとした時間で日本語会話をちょっとだけ練習したい人におすすめです。
NativeEngoo · Japan
I was born in Tokyo and have lived in nine different cities.
italki · Italy
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Children (6-11)|Conversation|Test preparation
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.
Preply · India
Certified tutor taking all responsibilities for your course with guarantee
Teaches A1–A2
Nachhilfepro
Beginners are welcome! Learn natural Japanese (N4, N5) with a cheerful and encouraging teacher. 😊✊🏻✨
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本（にほん）での生活（せいかつ）に必要（ひつよう）な日本語（にほんご）を勉強（べんきょう）しましょう。
NativeEngoo · Japan
I have tutored English to several Japanese students in the past.
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
日本教育學碩士👨🎓專注兒童青少年日文語言教育
Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · Japan
Certified Japanese teacher who can speak English with five years of experience 👩🏫
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
FindTutors
I give private lessons tailored to your level and learning needs
Japanese (Japan) · likely
NativeCafetalk · Japan
こどもが書ける漢字を勉強します。
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hi, y’all! My name is Boychuk, and I would love to be your English tutor.
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
An enthusiastic and friendly Japanese tutor with 7 years of teaching experience.
Teaches A1 –C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Why should you choose me?
Teaches A1–C2
Preply · China
Pei 👩💼 Oral🎏 JLPT 🍭 5 years experience👑 🎏 Patient tutor 👩💼 Business Japanese
Teaches A1–C2
Letuelezioni
Insegnante con dottorato in Japan Studies offre lezioni di giapponese online
Teaches A1–C2
Cafetalk · United States
日本語から英語に！Translate Japanese into English!
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! I have been studying English online, and in the process, I've met many wonderful people from all over the world.
Japanese (Japan) · likely
Nativeitalki · Japan
たのしい💙 Fun Japanese Lesson!🇯🇵🥳 한국어 가능🇰🇷
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
📘Conversation & Speaking 📘
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), 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–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,485 | $20 | $16–$26 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 932 | $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 | 706 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 248 | 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 | 56 | $34 | $27–$41 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 29 | $50 | $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.
Japan4,348 / 6,645Taiwan161 / 6,645China149 / 6,645
South Korea73 / 6,645Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,645United States39 / 6,645Italy18 / 6,645
Philippines17 / 6,645SpeakDuo 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 2, 2026
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