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.
3,545 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
FindTutors
Native Japanese tutor in Tokyo offering friendly online lessons for all levels, focused on conversation and practical Japanese
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
語彙力を付けたいお子様におすすめ！学習アプリ「Duolingo」を使って、一緒に日本語を学習しましょう。ゲーム感覚で、楽しく日本語レッスン！
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! My name is Junichi. I have a Ph.D.
Japanese (Japan) · likely
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Intensive Course discounts
Teaches B2
NativeVerbling · Japan
Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
楽しんで日本語を話しましょう！フレンドリーな日本語講師
Teaches A1–B2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativePreply · Japan
Self-division and study in Japanese language. ☺ It's okay even if you can't speak Japanese at all^^ Let's learn together comfortably✨
FindTutors
Friendly Tokyoite teacher at British boarding schools, 15yrs experience, all levels incl. academic & business, exam preparations
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
ちょっとした空き時間に☆ 役立つ単語や表現を学びましょう！
NativeEngoo · Japan
I am a certified English tutor with a background in studying abroad for three years.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Classes in Japanese！🍁
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeVerbling · Japan
Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A2–C2
NativePreply · Japan
I lived in the United States and Canada for three years.
FindTutors
Konnichiwa! I’m a native Japanese tutor based in Manchester offering online lessons for beginners and intermediate learners.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
気軽に15分お話ししましょう⭐︎
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hi, I'm Kumin. I have been tutoring English since 2015.
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
グループレッスン募集中
Teaches A1–B2
NativeVerbling · Brazil
Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
元気でフレンドリーな先生🌝✨
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Japanese That Sticks 🇯🇵💪🏻| Beginner-Friendly | English Support | 4,000+ Lessons
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
FindTutors
Friendly native Japanese tutor with corporate and cafe experience, offering engaging online lessons for all levels in Cardiff.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
５歳～１２歳の日本語を第一言語としないお子様向け日本語クラスの体験版です
NativeEngoo · Japan
I have experience studying abroad in Hawaii.
Teaches A1–C2
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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 / 5,560
Taiwan151 / 5,560
China120 / 5,560
South Korea63 / 5,560
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,560
United States31 / 5,560
Philippines14 / 5,560
Spain12 / 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.
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 September 29, 2026
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