6,828 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,828 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $28 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $6.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
4,705 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese language teacher and manga creator
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
初級文法｜JLPT｜中上級会話
Japanese (KANSAI) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeVerbling · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
Native (likely)LanguaTalk · Japan
Friendly experienced native Japanese tutor offering individually tailored lessons
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Native Japanese Coach | 25+ Yrs Exp. | Business & Conversation
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Classgap · France
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.
FindTutors
Native Japanese Teacher | GCSE, A-Level, IB, JLPT, Conversation & Pronunciation
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Apprentus
Online chit-chat practice with native Japanese tutor
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
気軽にお話ししましょう！言葉に詰まっても全然大丈夫です。チャットを使いながら単語や表現を紹介していきます。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Tutor Hunt
I am a qualified native Japanese teacher with over 30 years of teaching experience in the UK and Japan.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! I studied abroad in California, USA for 3 years.
Nativeitalki · Japan
The new learner is always welcome=) Feel free to approach me if you have any question.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Chinese OK / Blog / YouTube
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeVerbling · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Trilingual Japanese tutor with 6 years' teaching experience 👨🏫Expert in teaching Japanese pronunciation and pitch accent💪🏋
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeLanguaTalk · Japan
20 years experienced teacher specialized for beginners, 10,000+ online lessons
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeClassgap · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Tusclasesparticulares
Clases ONLINE japonés ¡Cualquier nivel! Conversación, viajes, titulaciones, refuerzo
Teaches A1–C2
Apprentus
Learn Japanese (alphabet, basics, conversations,...)
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Speak in Japanese as if you were chatting with a friend!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! I'm Rio from Japan. I hold Eiken Grade 1, TOEIC 990, and a VERSANT score of 82.
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Community Tutor with over 10 years of Experience! I can help you in both English and German :)
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
在住台湾13年｜塾で指名多数
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
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Native (likely)Verbling · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($12), while italki offers the most choice (2,150 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| italki | 2,150 | $20 | $15–$26 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,518 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 981 | $22 | $17–$29 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Preply | 862 | $24 | $18–$36 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 791 | $12 | $8.42–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 265 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Classgap | 76 | $21 | $17–$30 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Verbling | 69 | $31 | $25–$38 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Apprentus | 58 | $34 | $26–$42 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 34 | $54 | $45–$78 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 16 | $28 | $26–$33 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 8 | $53 | $41–$63 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Japan4,462 / 6,828
Taiwan166 / 6,828
China157 / 6,828
South Korea82 / 6,828
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,828
United States40 / 6,828
Italy19 / 6,828
Brazil16 / 6,828SpeakDuo 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 November 12, 2026
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