6,828 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,828 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.
624 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · Japan
一緒に日本語を話しましょう！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Scratch to Advanced, Teach in 🇬🇧, 🇰🇷, 🇯🇵, 25yrs EXP, 53,000 hrs offline and 24,550 hrs online
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Community Tutor with over 10 years of Experience! I can help you in both English and German :)
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Multilingual | 10+ Years,12,000+ Hours Teaching Experience | Tailored Lessons for Professionals |懂中文
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · 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.
Nativeitalki · Japan
To teach Japanese language and culture in an international school in Prague
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
italkiで7年11ヶ月日本語を教えています！フィリピンのセブ島に約７年住んでいました！去年の年末にIT系の会社を引 退しました。日本語でいろいろなお話をしましょう！どんなことでも聞いてくださいね！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly & Experienced Japanese Teacher 😊｜All Levels Welcome!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
😊 10,000+ lessons | 5.0★ | Your Japanese Companion 🌸
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Work in Japan? Come to see a certified language teacher, career counsellor, and business consultant!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
I was a game company worker! I'm a top 1% italki teacher who teaches real (&otaku/Vtuber) Japanese!
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
大学の日本語日本文学科を卒業し、italkiで８年の指導経験があります。もっと話したい！と思えるレッスンを提供します（╹◡╹）
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
❤️Perfect grammar with a pro writer 💛No recording video/voice
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese Top 1 % Teacher. The experience of over 7200 lessons with 770 students, let's enjoy !
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese teacher with 20 years of teaching experience
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
MA in Second language acquisition, Japanese/English bilingual
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
If you so wish, I'll correct any mistakes in your grammar and pronunciation。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese teacher with over 7 years of teaching experience
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese teacher with 3 qualifications and teaching experience at schools.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Feel nervous to take a lesson? Don't worry, I guarantee you have an enjoyable lesson :)
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($12), while italki offers the most choice (2,150 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 | 2,150 | $20 | $15–$26 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,518 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 981 | $22 | $17–$29 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Preply | 862 | $24 | $18–$36 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 791 | $12 | $8.42–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 265 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Classgap | 76 | $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 | 58 | $34 | $26–$42 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 34 | $54 | $45–$78 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 16 | $28 | $26–$33 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 8 | $53 | $41–$63 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Japan4,462 / 6,828
Taiwan166 / 6,828
China157 / 6,828
South Korea82 / 6,828
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,828
United States40 / 6,828
Italy19 / 6,828
Brazil16 / 6,828SpeakDuo 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 November 12, 2026
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