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
From “Konnichiwa” to Confidence 🚀 | Let’s Learn Together! Custom Lessons for All Levels
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🌼Business🌼Japanese News🌼JLPT
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
italki · France
Certified TEFL teacher - over 7 years of teaching experience
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Children (6-11)|JLPT N1|JLPT N4
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Language is a bridge that connects people around the world. Join me on a journey through Japanese!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
10,000+ hours teaching online
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
Pass the JLPT Smarter | N5–N2 Japanese Coach
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🏆TOEIC Masterclass!🥇
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Hobby|Travel
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let's master natural Japanese the most quickly. Beginners and JLPT learners are also very welcome.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Pronunciation correction
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
✈ ️中国語OK🏓我们一起轻松学日语吧～あなたの学習を手伝う良きパートナーになります！カフェ気分で気軽に日本語を話しながら身に付ける🍵
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 JLT 420h |business
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
旅するダンサーと、楽しく日本語を学びましょう‼︎!!Let’s Learn Japanese with a Traveling Dancer and Have Fun Together!!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
🌸 Beginner 🌸 Conversation
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
【English OK!👌】Are you not confident in Japanese? Absolutely fine! 一緒に頑張りましょう！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Conversation|Oral|Hobby
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Communication/ N2/N3/N4/N5
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🗣️ Speak Natural Japanese | Tokyo Business Professional | Top school Graduate | English OK🌸
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
Beginner | Children | TOEIC
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Native Japanese Teacher 🌸 | 2,000+ online hrs | Fun, conversation-focused lessons 🗣️
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
美容ライター/中国語（HSK5級）/元新喜劇女優
Japanese (KS) · likely · 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 | 1,514 | $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 / 6,837
South 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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