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.
1,594 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Business😉Presentation-Speech
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Fun Japanese lesson with former cabin crew✈️
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Casual free talk in Japanese
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
If you're facing any difficulties while working in Japan, you can also consult us about them!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
📒English explanation
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
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AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
beginner Japanese｜speaking｜
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
１０ヶ月であなたも日本語ペラペラに！！絶対に日本語力が伸びる🙋♀️１０ヶ月であなたも日本語ペラペラに！！オーダーメイドクラスで日本語力を強化❤️20年のビジネス経験を活かした日本語も学べます！！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Oral|JLPT N1
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
15年以上の指導経験をもつ資格者があなたをポートします^^
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎌Japanese for Beginners🎌
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
半導体用語｜口語｜実用会話｜ビジネス
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語教師の国家資格があります。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
🍀Conversation🍀Beginner🍀K-POP
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Free talking Travel languages in Japan Grammar, Pronunciation JLPT N3 N2
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
🌏Basic🌏Talk🌏Exam🌏TravelChinese
Teaches A1–C2
italki · China
10years experience in Chinese⇔Japanese translation
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Certified Japanese Teacher
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
∎Fluent in Ch, Jp, and Eng
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese Teacher in Croatia🇭🇷
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Advanced conversation class🏢
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let’s learn Japanese with FUN!✨ Certified, Professional Japanese instructor
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
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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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