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.
1,833 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
italki · France
Certified Teacher with 10+ years of Teaching Experience |フランス語を楽しく学びたい方は是非こちらです
Teaches A1–C2
Wyzant
TOEFL Expert with 10+ Years Experience
Teaches A1–C2
Tusclasesparticulares
Aprende japonés online desde cero | Clases personalizadas + JLPT
Preply · United States
Certified ESL Tutor; World Language Educator
Teaches A1–C2
Classgap · Spain
こんにちは！(Konnichiwa!)
Teaches A1–B2
Apprentus
Japanese and Chinese for Beginners and Test Prep with Linguistic PhD
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.
NativeCafetalk · Hong Kong SAR China
二重チェックで安心！ネイティブによる翻訳サービス ※オンラインレッスンではありません。
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
✨8,000 Classes Completed ! ✨
Teaches A1–C2
italki · Italy
Teaches A1–C2
Wyzant
Japanese Language and Culture Sensei with patience and 40 years experi
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Tusclasesparticulares
Clases economicas online de Japonés para todos los nivel
Teaches A1–C2
Preply · India
Certified tutor taking all responsibilities for your course with guarantee
Teaches A1–A2
Classgap · Mexico
Teaches A1–B2
Apprentus
Japanese lessons for beginners online in the Netherlands by student with focus on JLPT N5 basic
Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Italy
Impariamo il giapponese dallo hiragana al katakana!
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Oral|Beginner|Fundamental
Teaches A1–A2
italki · China
15+ years’ experience training pronunciation, rhythm, and fluency for clear, natural speech.
Teaches A1–C2
Wyzant
Experienced Japanese and ESL teacher
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Voscours
Cours de japonais en ligne | Apprenez pas à pas avec une méthode adaptée
Teaches A1–C2
Preply · China
Pei 👩💼 Oral🎏 JLPT 🍭 5 years experience👑 🎏 Patient tutor 👩💼 Business Japanese
Teaches A1–C2
Classgap · Brazil
Brazilian Portuguese teacher | 18 years experience | Lessons for adults, expats, kids
Teaches A1–A2
Cafetalk · Italy
語学学習のプロに勉強の進め方について相談しましょう！
Teaches A1–C2
Apprentus
Talk in Japanese with confidence! Your teacher will guide you!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
20 YEARS JP 😊
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
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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 / 6,828Taiwan166 / 6,828China157 / 6,828
South Korea82 / 6,828Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,828United States40 / 6,828Italy19 / 6,828Brazil16 / 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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