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
Professional Japanese Teacher in Tokyo｜Natural Conversation, Nuance & JLPT N3–N1
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🎓Qualified, 5 years experienced, and friendly!🤝 Bridge the gap between textbooks and REAL
Tusclasesparticulares
NUEVAS Clases GRUPAL de nivel cero empieza de septiembre 2026
NativeClassgap · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
Cafetalk · Ukraine
For those who are taking their first steps in Japanese
Apprentus
Japanese Lessons for Kids & Adults | Beginner to Advanced
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.
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello, everyone! My name is Reika. I'm a graphic designer and software developer.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation🗣 | JLPT🈴
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
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Verbling · Japan
Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
プロの講師 Absolute beginners welcome！Let's have fun studying Japanese.
Teaches A1–C2
Preply · Malaysia
Certified Multilingual Preply Tutor | English, Mandarin, Japanese & Malay | 9+ Years Experience
Letuelezioni
Laureato in Magistrale di Lingue e Civiltà Orientali propone ripetizioni/lezioni dal livello base di lingua giapponese
Classgap · Pakistan
Japanese for Beginners | Learn N5 Step by Step
Teaches B1–B2
Cafetalk · Iran
Learn Japanese with someone who's been in your shoes!
Apprentus
Japanese for anime, travel, and conversation! Online Japanese lessons for all levels
Teaches A1–C2
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hi, nice to meet you. I have over eight years of experience working in various educational settings, from junior high school to special support schools.
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Conversation|Beginner|Travel
Teaches A1–C2
NativeVerbling · Japan
Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Top 1% tutor in 2022★Pass JLPT N2/N3 — and actually speak Japanese
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🎖️Certified Native Tutor (5,000+ lessons taught) ✌️ 20 years living in London, UK 💂From beginner to advanced, grammar, conversation, JLPT preparation, and GCSE…
Tusclasesparticulares
Aprende japonés real de manera amena con un profe titulado
NativeCafetalk · Japan
本当に少しだけ日本語を続ける
NativeClassgap · Japan
My name is Satona. I'm a Japanese teacher.
Teaches A1–C2
Apprentus
Easy Peasy Japanese (^0^)/ Let’s learn Japanese together in fun, relaxed, and engaging online classes!
Teaches A1–A2
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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.
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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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