6,838 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,838 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.
1,900 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
(2-18y)Kids Specially
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Oral|Adults only
Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Teacher 🎓 Friendly Practice! Talk about travel & hiking! ✈️🏔️ (Beginners Welcome 😊)
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Beginner to Business Japanese
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語の時間😊🎌🌸한국어OK! ／ Bahasa Indonesia OK!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Beginner's Speaking😃
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
プロ講師｜17年のエンジニア経験×教員免許｜ビジネス日本語・敬語・面接対策｜JLPT N5〜N1・帰化準備
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
Master Basic Chinese
Teaches A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
学んで終わり…じゃない！あなたのペースで、楽しみながら日本語が「わかる」「話せる」経験をたくさん重ねましょう✨
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🗾 Japanese Travel | Conversati
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let's learn a relaxed and enjoyable way, Studied linguistics in the UK and Slovenia
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Japananese by backpacker
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
【🌸Beginners Welcome🌸】Dairy Conversation | Grammar | 👍 Support Available in English and Italian🌏
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
Travel,Pinyin,HSK,Kids
Teaches A1–C2
italki · South Korea
let's learn Japanese in a fun way!
Teaches A1–B1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🗾 Japanese Beginner | Travel ✈
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
【ビジネススピーチコンテスト優勝者】7年間の講師経験×マルチリンガル日系メーカー社員！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🥇Business English🎈Japanese
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
プロ講師🇯🇵日本で生活・仕事を目指す方のための日本語コーチ 🌿｜力を徹底サポート 🏢✨｜初心者から上級者まで全レベル対応・一人ひとりの目標に合わせたレッスン！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Business|Travel
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
【旅行会話✈️JLPT試験対策💬日本語面接👔】 🌟資格保持の講師による徹底レッスン！！🌟
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🔥| Fun Hobby Japanese
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
２年の日本語教師経験＊Jap. ⇔ Eng. 翻訳経験あります
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($12), while italki offers the most choice (2,166 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 | 2,166 | $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.
Japan4,480 / 6,838Taiwan165 / 6,838China156 / 6,838South Korea81 / 6,838
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,838
United States39 / 6,838
Italy20 / 6,838
Philippines18 / 6,838SpeakDuo 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 26, 2026
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