5,220 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 5,220 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $27 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $4.46. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
5,220 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Native Japanese Teacher | Friendly & Patient | Beginners Welcome
Teaches A1–B2
Preply · India
Japanese language certified tutor with 7 years of experience.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🗾 Japanese Beginner | Travel ✈
Teaches A1–A2
Letuelezioni
Laureato triennale in lingua giapponese offre panoramica iniziale sulla lingua
NativeCafetalk · Japan
通話なし｜48時間以内に自然で伝わる日本語へ修正します
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A2–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
✨ Introductory rate (April) Become fluent in Japanese in six months! For those serious about learning Japanese! Shuko is here to support you all the way!
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🥇Business English🎈Japanese
Teaches A2–B2
Letuelezioni
Insegnamento e Ripetizioni di Giapponese su online
NativeCafetalk · Japan
まずは15分！かんたんに日本語を話してみよう！
Nativeitalki · Japan
Patient native speaker for all levels. Fun conversation & Genki textbooks for beginners!
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Don't be afraid, let's dive in Japanese study☺️❗ Good at enhancing your speaking skills📢. Speaking practice from DAY1/ Active Learning/ Solid support for begin…
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Business|Travel
Letuelezioni
Insegnante di lingua giapponese a tutti i livelli
NativeCafetalk · Japan
勉強するときに必要な、会話を練習しましょう
Nativeitalki · Japan
元小学校教師のやさしい日本語レッスン✨ さまざまなレベルや年齢に対応しています🏅 日本語ネイティブ｜指導歴10年以上
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
No stress, more confidence - let’s enjoy Japanese together!
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🔥| Fun Hobby Japanese
Teaches A1–A2
Letuelezioni
Per chi vuole esercitarsi nella conversazione in giapponese!
NativeCafetalk · Japan
介護（かいご）の仕事（しごと）で使（つか）日本語を勉強（べんきょう）しましょう！
Nativeitalki · Japan
Fun, Friendly & Experienced Japanese Tutor for All Ages and Levels!
Teaches A1–C2
Preply · United Kingdom
Japanese language teacher, passionate about individualised teaching, specialising in beginners / struggling learners. Anyone can learn Japanese! You can do it!
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Conversational|Oral|Beginners🎌
Teaches A1–A2
Letuelezioni
Preparazione per esame di giapponese (tutte le annualità di università)
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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 |
| 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 |
| italki | 808 | $18 | $14–$24 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 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 | 41 | $34 | $27–$46 | 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.
Japan3,084 / 5,220Taiwan150 / 5,220
China116 / 5,220
South Korea63 / 5,220Hong Kong SAR China51 / 5,220
United States31 / 5,220
Philippines14 / 5,220
Spain12 / 5,220SpeakDuo 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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