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.
NativePreply · Japan
Japanese Conversation for Daily Life, Travel, and Work 🌸. Let's aim for "Speak, Communicate, and Have Fun!" together!!
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Adults
Letuelezioni
Studente secondo anno di liceo linguistico
Nativeitalki · Japan
Native Japanese|Former Tour Guide|English & French Support|Travel & Everyday Japanese
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Beginner-friendly Japanese lessons｜Dog-loving tutor 🐾
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🗣 Conversational English | Kid
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
Letuelezioni
Se il tuo sogno è imparare il giapponese, sarò felicissima di aiutarti!
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese Tutor 🇯🇵 | English🇬🇧 & Español🇪🇸 OK | Beginner Friendly
Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · Japan
Native Japanese Speaker with 5 Years of Teaching Experience
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎵 音楽 | 会話・旅行 🌸
Teaches A1–A2
Letuelezioni
Laureato magistrale in giapponese a “L’Orientale” di Napoli offre ripetizioni di Giapponese per tutti i livelli!
Nativeitalki · Japan
Bilingual Japanese Tutor (10 years in 🇨🇦 ) | Real conversation with your interest✨🎤📚
Teaches A1–C2
Preply · Ecuador
Learn Japanese with a Tutor Who Loves Anime and Travel!
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation JLPT 👍Honorific
Teaches A1–C2
FindTutors
I would describe myself as a challenger. I have successfully led companies in the hospitality industry in both the UK and Thailand
Nativeitalki · Japan
🇯🇵 日本語ネイティブ講師 | 5年間の塾講師経験
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Japanese Lessons from Beginner to Advanced – Fun and Easy Classes Await!
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
listen,coversation,read,oral
Teaches A1–C2
FindTutors
I am a native Japanese speaker with two years of experience as a private tutor.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese Teacher | 3 Years of Teaching Experience
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
10 years+ experience, story
FindTutors
I teach JLPT N5 and N4 basic japanese language for middle school and high school
Nativeitalki · Japan
Registered Japanese Teacher | 10+ Years' Experience
Teaches A1
AmazingTalker · South Korea
🗣 Conversational Japanese ✈️
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 / 5,560South 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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