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.
1,084 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
AmazingTalker · China
🎯 Conversation ｜Prepare JLPT｜
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
If you want to improve your Japanese and want detailed lesson notes, I am the best teacher for you!
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
💛All Ages💛Talk|JLPT
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸Gentle Japanese Lessons with English/Spanish Support
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Beginner|Travel
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Fun, Friendly & Certified – Your JLPT Success Starts Here!!
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.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Coach with Japanese😎
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
初心者も上級者も、韓国の現役日本語講師が丁寧にサポート
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
初中高級日文｜商業旅遊｜JLPT
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
資格（しかく）のある日本語 教師（きょうし）です。
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
認定上級講師｜講師経験10年以上
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸 Certified Japanese Teacher for Beginners | JLPT N5–N4 | Master the Basics
Teaches A1–B1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🪻Basics🪻Speaking🪻Travel 🪻
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese Teacher | 420h Trained | Beginner to Advanced
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation/business
Teaches A1–B2
italki · China
同时拥有教授中文和日语经验的教师
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
日本教育學碩士👨🎓專注兒童青少年日文語言教育
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · France
Enseignante japonaise certifiée pour les francophones(French speaker only)
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Why should you choose me?
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Based in London 🇬🇧| Over 10,000 lessons taught 👑 | Using original teaching materials🎀
Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🔥AT Restart discount🔥
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Teacher | MA in Japanese Language Education | 9+ Years of Experience | Making Learning Fun
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Learn with ExperiencedTeacher
Teaches A1–A2
italki · Italy
Native Chinese & Shanghainese | JLPT N1 & IELTS 7.5 | Japanese & Mandarin Tutor
Teaches A1–C1
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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 / 5,560
Taiwan151 / 5,560China120 / 5,560
South Korea63 / 5,560Hong 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.
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 29, 2026
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