4,128 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 4,128 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $28 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $3.19. Native speakers charge a median of $19 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
273 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Oral|Beginner|Fundamental
Teaches A1–A2
LanguaTalk · Japan
Experienced Japanese Tutor (12+ Years) | Beginners Welcome 🌸 JLPT | Travel Prep
Teaches A1–C2
Wyzant
Japanese Tutor for Beginner to Intermediate Adults
Letuelezioni
Corsi di lingua giapponese da principiante ad avanzato
Preply · Ukraine
Japanese for Beginners | 6 Years Helping Students Start from Zero
Classgap · Spain
Language teacher with 4 years of experience
Teaches A1–A2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
italki · Japan
Японский - для работы, учебы и души! Нет - экзотике, да - настоящей Японии!
Teaches A1–C2
Apprentus
Online Japanese lesson with Native Japanese
Teaches A1–B2
Cafetalk · Türkiye
Structured JLPT lessons using Minna no Nihongo & Sou Matome
Tutor Hunt
I am a qualified native Japanese teacher with over 30 years of teaching experience in the UK and Japan.
AmazingTalker · China
20 YEARS JP 😊
Teaches A1–B2
LanguaTalk · Japan
20 years experienced teacher specialized for beginners, 10,000+ online lessons
Teaches A1–C2
Wyzant
Fun Native Japanese Professor, Beginner - Advanced, Bilingual+Licensed
Preply · Croatia
Japanese language and culture in a casual way ✌
Tusclasesparticulares
Adiós al "Desu/Masu"Habla como un nativo,He viajado a 35 países/Segura con un método de enseñanza basado en el coaching Principiantes/JLPT/adultos y niños/Viaj…
Classgap · Spain
Teaches A1–B2
italki · Hong Kong SAR China
Multilingual Tutor | Japanese Lessons for Beginners and Intermediate! 🇯🇵| 初中級日語課：實用、會話、旅遊、商業日語
Teaches A1–C1
Cafetalk · Ukraine
For those who are taking their first steps in Japanese
Apprentus
Beginners welcome! Practical Japanese conversation and grammar lessons for foreigners | Have fun learning and gain confidence in living in Japan! We provide ca…
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Travel|Conversation|Beginner
Teaches A1–C2
LanguaTalk · Japan
7 year's experienced Japanese Teacher, available also for super Beginner!
Teaches A1–C2
Preply · United States
Certified ESL Tutor; World Language Educator
Tusclasesparticulares
Clases de japonés para principiantes: entiende cómo funciona el idioma
Classgap · Spain
こんにちは！(Konnichiwa!)
Teaches A1–B2
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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 |
| 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 |
| italki | 370 | $17 | $13–$22 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| AmazingTalker | 268 | $26 | $20–$33 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| 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 |
| Wyzant | 25 | $52 | $40–$70 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| Apprentus | 23 | $34 | $29–$50 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 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.
Japan2,316 / 4,128
South Korea42 / 4,128Taiwan35 / 4,128China34 / 4,128United States22 / 4,128Spain12 / 4,128
Italy12 / 4,128Hong Kong SAR China12 / 4,128SpeakDuo 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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Updated September 28, 2026
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