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.
1,646 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 Japanese Teacher | Conversat
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
FreeTalk 🎯Interview&Exam Prep
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
🔥Conversation🔥Exams🎉
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
General, Specific purposes
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Oral|Adults
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
10+ Years Certified Teacher 🏆
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
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NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
JLPT N4|Conversation|Basic
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Beginner Japanese•JLPT💮
Teaches A1–B1
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Basic Japanese
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
English OK | Pro. interpreter
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎌 JLPT N2 | Conversational Jap
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
For middle-level Japanese😇
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Conversations N5-N1 Travel
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
begginer/travel/JLPT/speaking
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🌏Travel Japanese🎖
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Japanese conversation 🐥
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Mexico
🎌 Conversational Japanese 🗣
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Study Abroad in the PH and CA
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
Develop appropriate courses
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
I specialize in beginner level
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Interactive, Students first
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation class|Kids (5-16)
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
💫Korean💫Beginners💫Speak Now😊
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · South Korea
🎉Speak Japanese Now! 😊
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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