6,091 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,091 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $27 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.50. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
6,091 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Review your learning process and check areas you need to focus on before starting your JLPT prep lessons! Available once per student.
Classgap · China
Teaches A1–B2
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! After high school, I attended a university in the US, where I majored in marketing.
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎐Beginners Welcome🎐
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Voice recording available ! Top 1% Japanese teacher in 2022 on italki !!
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🔰 Beginners Welcome | English OK & 2700+ Lessons 🏅 Preply Certified Tutor | Enjoy Learning & Speak Japanese with Confidence
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativeVerbling · Japan
Teaches A1–C1
Tusclasesparticulares
Japonés entretenido para todas las edades y todos los niveles
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
はじめて日本語を学習する子供さん向け
NativeClassgap · Japan
Teaches A1–C1
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello, I'm Azu. I'm originally from Osaka, but I now live and work on a small island in the southern part of Japan.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Certified teacher, English OK
Nativeitalki · Japan
我想成为你的日语支持者！ 欢迎以大学或公司为目标的人士！
Teaches A2–C2
NativePreply · Japan
💎Native Japanese, French speaking teacher! I understand the difficulties of learning other languages! Let's learn together in a fun way💎
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeVerbling · Japan
Teaches A1–C1
Tusclases
Habla japonés desde el día 1 🇯🇵 | Prepárate para estudiar o trabajar en Japón | Japonés con anime para niños (≧◡≦) ♡
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Japanese ·Conversation class
Classgap · Italy
Teaches A1–B2
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hi, I'm Meg. I graduated with a degree in Economics and live in Japan.
Japanese (Japan) · likely
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🏝️5500+ Lessons, Eng OK
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
I have 9 years of experience teaching Japanese, and I am capable of conversing in English and Arabic
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Speak Real Japanese 🇯🇵 | Learn Through Culture | Beginners & Travel certified|2000+
NativeVerbling · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
Tusclases
Japones online, Preparacion de examenes JLPT. Conversaciones para el Viaje con ebook
Japanese (Japan) · Teaches A1–C2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while italki offers the most choice (1,635 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 | 1,635 | $19 | $15–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,484 | $20 | $16–$26 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 922 | $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 | 699 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 242 | 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 | 56 | $34 | $27–$41 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 27 | $52 | $43–$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.
Japan3,870 / 6,091Taiwan153 / 6,091China130 / 6,091
South Korea69 / 6,091
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 6,091
United States34 / 6,091
Philippines16 / 6,091Italy15 / 6,091SpeakDuo 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.
How we collect this data
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 30, 2026
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