5,560 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 5,560 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $27 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
2,015 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
LanguaTalk · Japan
Professional Japanese teacher with over 3000 lessons of experience teaching online!
Teaches A1–C2
italki · South Korea
JLPT N1, Korean university student.
Teaches A1–C2
Wyzant
4th-Year Notre Dame Japanese Student | C1 Level
Classgap · United Kingdom
Beginners Japanese Tutor. Online Interactive Lessons for ages 11+, CRB checked
Teaches A1–A2
Apprentus
Japanese lessons for beginners online in the Netherlands by student with focus on JLPT N5 basic
Teaches A1–A2
Cafetalk · Türkiye
Structured JLPT lessons using Minna no Nihongo & Sou Matome
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
Verbling · Japan
Teaches C1
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Travel|Conversation|Beginner
Teaches A1–C2
Tusclasesparticulares
Clases de japonés Online
Preply · United States
JLPT N1+ ・ JPN MAJ ・ Podcast Host
LanguaTalk · Japan
Native certified Japanese teacher in London, teaching in English and Portuguese
Teaches A1–C2
italki · Japan
A friendly and talkative teacher of Russian and Japanese:)
Teaches A1–C2
Wyzant
- Korean Tutor with 2 years experience -Studied Korean for 3 years
Teaches A1–C2
Classgap · Spain
Teaches A1–A2
Apprentus
Certified Native Japanese Teacher Teaches
Teaches A1–C2
Cafetalk · Ukraine
For those who are taking their first steps in Japanese
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎌 JLPT N2 | Business Japanese
Teaches A1–A2
Tusclasesparticulares
Aprende japonés online desde cero | Clases personalizadas + JLPT
Preply · Egypt
Arabic & English OK! Passed JLPT N2 + scored 5/5 on the AP Japanese Exam + grew up in Japan for 10 years. 🇯🇵✨ Learn Japanese at your own pace, from daily conve…
LanguaTalk · Japan
Creative Japanese Tutor - every lesson will be unique, fun and practical! 😀
Teaches A1–C2
italki · China
16 年の日本語指導歴｜JLPT 対策｜BJT｜ビジネス日本語｜企業向け研修｜キッズ日本語｜中英バイリンガルレッスン ――日本語学習を、シンプルに、効率的に、楽しく
Teaches A1–C2
Wyzant
JLPT N2 Certified Japanese Tutor | Beginner–Intermediate Focus
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Classgap · Spain
Teaches A1–C2
Cafetalk · Iran
Learn Japanese with someone who's been in your shoes!
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while Tusclases / FindTutors offers the most choice (1,481 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,481 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| italki | 1,135 | $18 | $14–$24 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| AmazingTalker | 904 | $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 | 696 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 239 | 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 | 54 | $34 | $27–$41 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 25 | $52 | $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.
Japan3,395 / 5,560Taiwan151 / 5,560China120 / 5,560South Korea63 / 5,560Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,560United States31 / 5,560
Philippines14 / 5,560Spain12 / 5,560SpeakDuo 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 September 29, 2026
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