5,293 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 5,293 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.
5,297 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Former Teacher 🇯🇵 | Learn Japanese Through History, Culture & Real Conversations
Teaches B1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🗾 Conversational Japanese ✈️
Teaches A1–B2
NativePreply · Japan
Korean Language Expert Tutor 한국어◎
Tusclasesparticulares
Profesor de japonés nativo para todos los niveles.
Nativeitalki · Japan
友達のように一緒に楽しく会話できる日本語講師！やさしくサポートします！
Teaches A2–C2
AmazingTalker · China
Now living in Japan
Teaches A2
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 Looks Hard? Let’s Make It Easy!
Voscours
Cours de langues japonaise (adultes/enfants/adolescents/professionnels)
Nativeitalki · Japan
フランス在住のプロフェッショナルな日本語教師🇯🇵 初級レベル、子供から大人まで大歓迎✨
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 TESOL | Conversation 👶
NativePreply · Japan
🌸 Customized lessons tailored to your goals! Let's learn natural Japanese, Japanese culture, and business Japanese in a fun way!✨
Voscours
Cours de japonais, aide à des devoirs de langue japonaise, apprentissage de la langue et de la civilisation japonaise
Nativeitalki · Japan
Build Confidence in Speaking Japanese Through Fun and Supportive Lessons! 🌸✨
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Philippines
🎓 TESOL | Conversation 👶
NativePreply · Japan
Learn fun and natural Japanese with a native from Tokyo!
Voscours
Professeure de français langue étrangère (en association) , je donne des cours de japonais (débutant)
Nativeitalki · Japan
【指導歴10年】会話から試験対策まで完全個別指導 / 10+ Yrs Exp: Tailored Japanese from Daily to Exams
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 日本語会話 | ビジネス日本語 💼
Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · Japan
Native Japanese Tutor | Friendly Conversation & Beginner Lessons
Voscours
Diplômé du Master MEEF Japonais à Toulouse. Je donne des cours japonais : initiation, niveau collège, lycée, licence
Nativeitalki · Japan
Professeur de japonais certifié avec une Licence en linguistiques / 大学で言語学を勉強した日本語教師
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 Registered Japanese Teacher
Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · Japan
Not sure what to study? Studying Japanese but still struggling to speak? 📚 Learn from the basics with textbooks and mostly in Japanese | Turn what you know int…
Voscours
Cours de Japonais en ligne ou en présentiel
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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 |
| italki | 876 | $18 | $14–$24 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 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 | 46 | $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.
Japan3,147 / 5,293
Taiwan151 / 5,293China117 / 5,293
South Korea63 / 5,293
Hong Kong SAR China52 / 5,293
United States31 / 5,293Philippines14 / 5,293
Spain12 / 5,293SpeakDuo 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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