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.
Nativeitalki · Japan
こんにちは！A friendly tutor who enjoys talking with people from different countries :)
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
初級の日本語、中級の日本語
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Get Support from a Former Teacher! Discover Your Passion on a Fun Journey to Learn Japanese! 😊 Let's Enjoy and Beautify Japanese Together, Step by Step with a…
Letuelezioni
Lezioni introduttive alla Lingua Giapponese
Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
ひらがな・カタカナがどうやってできたのか知っていますか？ レッスン前半でひらがなのルーツを説明し、後半でうまく書くコツをアドバイスします。
Nativeitalki · Japan
🏆 Awarded Top 1% Japanese tutor on italki🙏🏻✨
Teaches A1–C1
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Speak Japanese Now!
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Let's have fun and interesting conversations in Japanese! I'll help you speak Japanese before you know it with enjoyable lessons!
Letuelezioni
Lezioni di giapponese da livell principiante a livello intermedio
Teaches A1–B2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語学習の「迷い」を25分で整理します。
Nativeitalki · Japan
【Japanese with Shun】Professional Teacher
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
5 lang/airpot work/cosmetics💄
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
1,100 Lessons Achieved! Now Accepting New Students! For beginners, I offer structured lessons based on grammar textbooks. For intermediate-advanced learners, I…
Letuelezioni
Studentessa di Lingue offre lezioni di lingua base Giapponese
Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
「学んだ表現」を「使える表現」に！カメラオフでもOKなので、どんな格好でも気にせずどうぞ (^^)v
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese Teacher with 5+ years of Experience🌸☺️
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|JLPT
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Fluent in Japanese in just 8 months! Learn practical Japanese through language, culture, and real‑life practice. 🎌 Lessons use music, anime, and history for an…
Nachhilfeunterricht
Japanisch von Null – Grundlagen für Anfänger Kinder
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's start studying Japanese!
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified “Japanese language teaching competency test” teacher over 6 years
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
improve your Japanese skills
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Japanese teacher with experience as a tutor in Korea
Nachhilfeunterricht
Hallo! Ich habe insgesamt fast sechs Jahre in Japan gelebt und u.A. als Dolmetscherin für Englisch und Japanisch gearbeitet. Deshalb kann ich Nachhilfe und Tip…
Teaches A1–C2
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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 / 6,645
Taiwan161 / 6,645
China149 / 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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Updated October 2, 2026
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