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
Over 18 Years Experienced 🪭 Fun Native Japanese Teacher!🦸🏻♂️
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎌Business,Travel&Daily Life 💼
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak Japanese with Confidence💪 Enjoy the Process and Grow Naturally!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
English, Spanish and Japanese
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
30YRS EXP | 🏅4 Licenses (Govt-Certified & English) | Slides, Cards, Videos & Puppets📹🧸📚✨
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Business English, essay
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches 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
Friendly lessons for beginners to advanced learners—focus on real-life Japanese!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🗾 Conversational Japanese 💬
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Want to Work, Study, or Live in Japan?
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
生活會話|小朋友|大人
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸 Japanese for Work & Life in Japan | 10+ Years Corporate/IT Experience(한국어 지원 가능)👩💻
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Help your job interview.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
【ビジネス日本語を学びたい方】面接の準備、就職活動サポートします
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 Japanese Teacher | Conversat
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
「登録日本語教員」日本の国家資格です。 ☆１5か国以上320人以上の学生たちに授業してきました☆
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎌日本語会話🎤発音強化フリートーク😄
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
ビジネス経験、介護福祉士、保育士の資格がある日本語教師
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Fundamental|Beginner|JLPT N3
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Your Personal Mentor 🦝 – Helping you build lasting Japanese habits through fun conversations
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · India
Professional Japanese teacher
Teaches A1–C2
italki · Russia
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🗣 Conversational Japanese Begi
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
【Mistakes Welcome】Japanese for part-time jobs| Beginners OK |Conversation| Reading| Writing Diaries|
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
✨ Conversational English 👶
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1
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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 / 6,837Taiwan165 / 6,837
China156 / 6,837
South Korea81 / 6,837
Hong 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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