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
Preply Certified Tutor🏅English is OK! 🌸 I will support you kindly and let you learn at your own pace while having fun. 🥰 My lessons are conversation-centered a…
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
FindTutors
I am creative ,hard worker. To be able to speak languages are making us more opportunity
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
英語で話すことに慣れたい方のためのフリートークレッスンです。レッスン後のフィードバックあり！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
Conversational Pro🇯🇵
Teaches A1–C2
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hi there! I’m Noa, and I grew up in Japan and New Zealand.
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 · Bulgaria
Certified tutor with 15 years of experience in teaching Japanese, all levels/JLPT/Conversational Japanese
Teaches A1–C2
Tusclasesparticulares
Doctorando en Educación de japonés en España ofrece clases de japonés para todos los niveles
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Practice how to communicate your strengths naturally in Japanese job interviews. I will give you practical feedback from the perspective of a Japanese hiring i…
Japanese (Japan) · likely
Nativeitalki · Japan
私は明るくフレンドリーで、マンガが大好きです！I'm cheerful, friendly, and love comics!
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎌 JLPT N1 | Travel Japanese 🗾
Teaches A1–B1
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! I am here to help you enjoy English and Japanese.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · Japan
Support in French and English / Focus on Conversation / Beginners Welcome / For Kids and Adults
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Tusclasesparticulares
Japonés nativo. En onlínea o en persona
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
I listen to your spoken Japanese, transcribe it, check grammar and pronunciation, make corrections, and provide learning advice.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Absolute beginners are WELCOME ! Certified Japanese teacher with Over 2,000 online Lesson
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🔥View🔥Bus🔥Cov🔥Trav🔥Free talk🔥
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeEngoo · Japan
My name is Riku. I studied at Akita International University in Japan.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
6+ years of experience /Polyglot（🗣🇬🇧🇯🇵🇩🇪🇪🇸) JLPT preparation tutor with 7 years’ experience. Expert in teaching Japanese pronunciation
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Letuelezioni
Laureando offre lezioni online o presenziali di giapponese
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Any topic is fine! Let's have a pleasant conversation and practice speaking a lot!
Japanese (Japan) · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
やっほ～🤗Friendly & Certified teacher with over 8 years experience. Let’s have fun practicing Japanese!
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Certified✨experienced✨
Teaches B1–C2
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello, I'm Yuki. I lived in Missouri in the United States for three years when I was young and also studied abroad in Australia for one year.
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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 / 6,645
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,645
United States39 / 6,645
Italy18 / 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.
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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 October 2, 2026
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