6,424 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,424 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $28 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.50. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
6,424 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativePreply · Japan
With over 8 years of experience as a Japanese teacher, I can explain concepts in English and Chinese, making it easy for beginners to enjoy learning Japanese.…
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Suasaulasparticulares
Aula preparatória para JLPT (Todos os níveis)
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
自由に会話しましょう！ 自然な表現になるようにFeedbackします。
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A2–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
💎Free talk/Interview practice💎
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Let's enjoy Japanese!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · 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.
Suasaulasparticulares
Aula de Japonês com professor da UFRJ
Cafetalk · South Korea
韓国ファンのSNSやコメントがもっと分かるようになる！
Nativeitalki · Japan
15+ years of teaching experience! I will be your perfect guide in learning Japanese ;)
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Advanced Japanese | Ex-Big Law
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Complete Beginners Welcome! 🇯🇵 | Practical Japanese for Life and Work in Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Suasaulasparticulares
Aulas de japonês do iniciante ao avançado , crianças a partir de 10
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Cafetalk · South Korea
ニュアンス、慣用表現、そして自分の考えを言葉にする力
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches B1–C2
AmazingTalker · United States
Conversation, Business, Travel
NativePreply · Japan
🌸 Speak Japanese, Discover Japan, Have Fun!😊Beginners Welcome!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Suasaulasparticulares
Aulas de Japonês on-line desde criança até adultos
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Cafetalk · Taiwan
台湾の新聞記事の内容で単語や言葉を勉強する
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese Tutor | 2M+ Social Media Followers | Polyglot (10+ Languages)
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation 😊JLPT📚 All levels
Teaches A1–B1
NativePreply · Japan
teacher with good pronunciation
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Suasaulasparticulares
Professora particular de japonês, nível profissional
NativeCafetalk · Taiwan
メールやチャットを通じて、即座に質問を一つ一つ丁寧に回答させていただきます。
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese teacher with overseas teaching experience
Teaches A1–C2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while italki offers the most choice (1,968 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 | 1,968 | $20 | $15–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,484 | $20 | $16–$26 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 922 | $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 | 699 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 242 | 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 | 27 | $52 | $43–$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.
Japan4,166 / 6,424Taiwan157 / 6,424China141 / 6,424South Korea71 / 6,424
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,424United States37 / 6,424
Italy17 / 6,424
Philippines16 / 6,424SpeakDuo 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 1, 2026
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