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.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Would you like to speak natural Japanese? Let’s have fun Conversations.自然な日本語表現を増やす会話のレッスンをします。
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🥇Conversation/JLPT🎖
Teaches A1
NativePreply · Japan
Friendly and Bright Teacher
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Tusclases
Apoyo en tu formación temprana del japonés ideal para principiantes
Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
If you are new, please come in here♪ Find the right lesson for you!
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸A Calm, Supportive Space to Learn Japanese – From Zero to N3🌸
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.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🌸English ok 🌳JLPTN1~N5🔥ChildOK
Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · Japan
Let’s learn Japanese and share stories about the world with a teacher who has traveled to 60 countries!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Tusclases
Clases de japonés básico e intermedio
Teaches A1–B2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
【カフェトーク大賞・ジョイフルレッスン受賞・グッドテキスト賞受賞】中学レベルの基本文型が即座に出てくるように徹底トレーニング！
Nativeitalki · Japan
9/27(日)はレッスンをお休みさせていただきます。よろしくお願いします。
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
7 years teaching experience
Teaches A2
Preply
Speak Japanese from day one!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Tusclases
Quieres aprender japonés de una manera práctica y sencilla!
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let’s enjoy a relaxed 25-minute Japanese conversation! Beginners are welcome. No topic prepared? No problem—I’ll guide the conversation and support you in Engl…
Nativeitalki · Japan
Experienced teacher specialising in business Japanese, writing correction, and reading comprehension
Teaches B1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversational Pro
Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · Japan
Enjoy Japanese conversation class
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Tusclases
Maestra Particular - Trabajo Flexible desde casa
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本人と働くための日本語スキルを身につけます！
Nativeitalki · Japan
🗣️中文 English español OK!📍Lima,Perú 🇵🇪Your Japanese teacher who is also a language learner📚
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Study Abroad/Working Holiday
Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · Japan
Learn Japanese from Scratch — Friendly and Patient Teacher for Beginners 😊
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Tusclases
Maestra de japonés y apoyo a niños en diversas materias
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 / 6,424
China141 / 6,424
South Korea71 / 6,424
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,424
United 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.
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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 1, 2026
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