5,333 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 5,333 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.
3,245 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativePreply · Japan
Living in Europe💶|Completed a 2-year Master's degree in English🧑🏻🎓|Majored in Social Sciences🧠|Love football⚽|Visited all prefectures in Japan🗾
Nativeitalki · Japan
Native Japanese teacher with 5 years of experience
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · United States
Learn Japanese as a Lifestyle, Not Just a Study
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A2–C2
NativePreply · Japan
I just want to talk in Japanese! ⭐️
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn Japanese Enjoyably with a Tutor Who Has a STEM Background and Business Experience!
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.
NativePreply · Japan
Japanese teacher with 2 years of experience | Learn Real Japanese for Your Japan Adventure
Nativeitalki · Japan
バイリンガル講師。日常会話練習。教科書に載っていない日本語を教えます⭐
Teaches B1–C2
NativePreply · United States
Highly qualified Japanese tutor with extensive experience teaching adult professionals and college students
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches B1–C1
NativePreply · Japan
Native Japanese Tutor | Over 5 Years of Teaching Experience | Living in France for Over 10 Years | DELF B2 | Can Explain in French
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🇯🇵 Native Japanese Teacher | 5 Years of Tutoring Experience | 🇸🇪 Living in Sweden
Nativeitalki · Japan
あなたの「日本語を話したい！」をサポートします。ネイティブだからできるレッスンを提供します！
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Japanese Conversation for Daily Life, Travel, and Work 🌸. Let's aim for "Speak, Communicate, and Have Fun!" together!!
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · Japan
Beginner-friendly Japanese lessons｜Dog-loving tutor 🐾
Nativeitalki · Japan
Experienced Japanese tutor: beginners to advanced, business Japanese, JLPT
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Native Japanese Speaker with 5 Years of Teaching Experience
Nativeitalki · Brazil
日本語・ブラジルポルトガル語ネイティブスピーカー
Teaches A1–B1
NativePreply · Japan
Japanese Lessons from Beginner to Advanced – Fun and Easy Classes Await!
Nativeitalki · Japan
美しい日本語表現やマナー、自然な発音を楽しく学びましょう。
Teaches B1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Tengo certificado de profesora de japonés
Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸明るく・楽しく・分かりやすく🌸きれいな発音とアクセントを教えます‼
Teaches A1–C1
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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 | 915 | $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 | 47 | $34 | $27–$42 | 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.
Japan3,184 / 5,333
Taiwan151 / 5,333
China118 / 5,333
South Korea63 / 5,333
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,333United States31 / 5,333
Philippines14 / 5,333
Spain12 / 5,333SpeakDuo 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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