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.
5,560 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · Japan
🏆 JLPT & Conversation | ~20 Years of Professional Experience | 99% Japanese — No English Needed! Hi
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🇫🇷 From Introductory to Pro🏫
Teaches C1–C2
FindTutors
I give private beginner classes (N5 - N4) of Japanese to anyone of any age group
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's Chat in English! (with Japanese support if you get stuck)
NativePreply · Japan
5 Years of Experience as an Elementary School Teacher!
Nativeitalki · Japan
3月1日から、しばらく産休・育休に入ります。
Teaches B1–C2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
English, Spanish and Japanese
Teaches A1–C2
FindTutors
Japanese language trainer with 7 years experience, JLPT N2.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
たくさん話して、もっと自然な日本語を話せるようになりましょう！
NativePreply · Japan
POV:you learn what Japanese people actually talk in daily conversation
italki · Peru
Tutor de japonés nivel básico (hispanohablante)
Teaches A1–A2
AmazingTalker · Japan
🎉Conversation🎯Hobby English🎈
Teaches A2–B1
FindTutors
I'm Chinese Speaker and I have been learning Japanese for five years. I can teacher whoever is interested in these two languages！
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本在住の外国人や帰国子女の学生さん。学校の国語についていくのが難しいと感じることがありますか。どうしたら速く正確に読めるのか、あなたのレベルに合わせて丁寧にサポートいたします。
NativePreply · Japan
I'm a professional Japanese teacher with 9 years of experience working in the IT industry. Let me know what kind of Japanese you want to learn, whether it's da…
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let’s immerse ourselves in a world of only Japanese .Want to use Japanese at work？Study together!
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🗓️Weekly Updates🗓️
Teaches A1–A2
FindTutors
1. Busy Professionals Needing Real-World Results I specialise in working with professionals and goal-oriented learners who need to
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Speak freely, have fun, and learn natural Japanese along the way!
NativePreply · Japan
college student studying english
Nativeitalki · Japan
Welcome to Business Japanese!
Teaches B1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Enjoy outputting♪
Teaches A1–B1
FindTutors
Jnline Japanese tutoring for any and all learners!
NativeCafetalk · Japan
教科書では学べない！
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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.
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Updated September 29, 2026
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