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.
1,110 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Tusclases
Clases particulares en línea de Japonés para principiante (desde 15 años)
Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
ご要望にお応えして新登場！たっぷり学べる35分レッスン！ 30名以上のマンツーマンレッスンの経験から生まれた、「集中が続く」「楽しい」「学びがいっぱい」のバランスを考えた、お子様にぴったりの35分レッスンです！
Apprentus
Japanese conversation! (for beginner-intermediate)
Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
韓国で高校の日本語教師🐰
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeEngoo · Japan
I grew up going back and forth between Indonesia and Japan.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
8 years of experience volunteer Japanese teacher
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
Nativeitalki · Japan
✈️中国語OK🏓我们一起轻松学日语吧～あなたの学習を手伝う良きパートナーになります！カフェ気分で気軽に日本語を話しながら身に付ける🍵
Teaches A2–C2
Tusclases
Maestra de japonés y apoyo a niños en diversas materias
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
中級レベル以上の文法を学びながら、会話力も鍛えるレッスンです。
Apprentus
Japanese lessons, beginners to advanced. Master's in Japanese language and culture, five years in Japan.
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🌸speaking🌸native speaker
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello, everyone!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
【20 years experienced teacher specialized for beginners, 9000+ online lessons 】
Nativeitalki · Japan
旅するダンサーと、楽しく日本語を学びましょう‼︎!!Let’s Learn Japanese with a Traveling Dancer and Have Fun Together!!
Teaches A1–C2
Tusclases
Maestra de japonés con experiencia dando clases a adultos y niños
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語のりずむに楽しく慣れよう！
Apprentus
Japanese Lessons for Beginners – Learn Practical Japanese with a Native Speake
Teaches A1–B2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
👩🏫Fun🌸friendly🎉effective
Teaches A1–C2
NativeEngoo · Japan
I attended Keele University in England as an exchange student during my senior year of college.
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
✈️Travel Japanese & Beginners friendly/ 🌸Kyoto-born teacher & learn Kansai dialect!!
Nativeitalki · Japan
Registered Japanese Teacher | From Clear Grammar to Confident Speaking—with Personal PDF Notes
Teaches A1–B2
Tusclases
Clases de Japonés para niños, jóvenes y adultos, Nivel Inicial y Básico
Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's talk freely♪ Your life, family, hobbies ,schools, dream Japanese culture etc
Apprentus
Japanese (Any Level, Casual conversation, Leaving Cert, JLPT etc)
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 / 5,560Taiwan151 / 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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