5,297 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 5,297 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.
AmazingTalker · China
Business|Writing|Pronunciation
Teaches A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches B1–B2
NativePreply · Japan
Learn Kansai Dialect! Fun Japanese Lessons - Explanations in English & Korean Available!
FindTutors
I have a passion for mentoring, teaching students and supporting their language learning journeys.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🌱Beginner✏️Grammar 📘JLPT
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
I’m a certified tutor with 5+ years experience and I teach 500+ hours on private classes
Teaches A1–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
Beginners Welcome! 🔰 5 Yrs Experience at Japanese Language School! Clear explanations in English & Japanese 👍 Love Japan even more ♡ Join fun, practical lesson…
FindTutors
Born and raised in Japan, and I spent five years in the United States, and I acquired both Japanese and English at native-level.
AmazingTalker · China
Spoken Course丨FreeConversation
Teaches A2–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
資格を持つ日本語教師📚IT企業9年勤務の経験を活かして、初心者からビジネス日本語まで幅広くサポートします💬💼間違えても大丈夫！たくさん話すチャレンジをしましょう！
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Certified tutor with the 420 hours Japanese teaching course🌞
Tusclasesparticulares
Nativo Español/Japonés imparte clases de enseñanza o conversación nivel principiante
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Beginner Standard Speaking
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Clear, Logical Coaching for Serious Adult Learners | Intermediate, Business & JLPT (N5–N1)
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
⭐️Support available in Korean and English! ⭐️Customized lessons tailored to each student, thanks to my experience as a current teacher and materials developer!…
Tusclasesparticulares
Clases de conversación de japonés con profesora nativa en España
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
Grammar & Conversation✨
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn Japanese with clarity, structure, and practical conversation
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
More Than Japanese: A Communication Experience with a Native Teacher
Tusclasesparticulares
La clase de la cocina japonesa por Japanese food blogger
AmazingTalker · Japan
👶 Kids Chinese | Conversation
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese lesson for Kids 🐻🐰Embark on a Japanese learning adventure with your teacher 👩✈️✈️
Teaches C2
NativePreply · Japan
I'm a Japanese teacher with 30 years of experience! I can guide you from the basics of the kana to JLPT prep, business conversation, and interview coaching. ⭐️…
Tusclasesparticulares
Doy clases de japonés básico para principiantes
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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 | 880 | $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.
Japan3,151 / 5,297
Taiwan151 / 5,297China117 / 5,297South Korea63 / 5,297
Hong Kong SAR China52 / 5,297
United States31 / 5,297
Philippines14 / 5,297
Spain12 / 5,297SpeakDuo 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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