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.
2,218 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation, kids & adults
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌱For Beginners / ✈️Travelers / 🧑⚕️Medical Japanese
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Clear English explanations | Best for beginner & intermediate learners 🌸 Native Japanese tutor with 4 years of teaching/interpreting experience🧑🏫
Voscours
Professeur Japonaise enseigne langue/civilisation japonaise tout niveau : Débutants, intermédiaires, confirmés
NativeAmazingTalker · Malaysia
The fastest 🗣️N2 in 3Mo🎯
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
⭐️Qualified Japanese teacher (資格を持った日本語教師)⭐️Beginners welcome!
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.
NativePreply · Japan
・Beginners～Indermediate learners are more than welcome! ・If you don't speak Japanese at all, please try my lesson! ・Our instructors can speak English Let’s enj…
Letuelezioni
Ti aiuteremo a studiare la lingua giapponese. Dal livello principiante a quello aziendale, parliamo giapponese insieme!
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Speaking/Kids/JLPT/business
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
日常会話（にちじょうかいわ）を楽（たの）しみましょう！
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
👉 Choose me — your friendly and positive Japanese sensei 😊🌱
FindTutors
Friendly native Japanese tutor in the UK providing online lessons for beginners to advanced learners
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Kid’s／Conversation／Basic
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
My class can be pedagogic, interactive, and also musical! Come to spend a great time with me :)
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Japanese Teacher with Experience and Qualifications from Japan and Australia 🇯🇵🧑🏫 Over 4 years of experience, so I can teach from beginner to advanced levels!…
FindTutors
I’m a friendly and patient tutor who enjoys helping others learn Japanese in an easy and fun way. My lessons are aimed at beginner
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Speaks English&Chinese
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly & Qualified Teacher | Step-by-Step Japanese (Basic English / Basic French OK!)
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Let's have fun learning Japanese! We also use "Minna no Nihongo" to provide beginner to intermediate level lessons and help with JLPT preparation.
Tusclasesparticulares
Soy japonesa nativa en España. Clases de japonés prácticas y relajadas para principiantes.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🌸Expert in JLPT N1-N5🌸
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
italki · Peru
Tourist Guide in Spanish, Quechua and Japanese languages with more than 10 years of experience.
Teaches A1–B2
NativePreply · Japan
Beginners Welcome! Let's Learn Practical Japanese in a Fun Way.
Voscours
Cours de japonais pour le débutant
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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 / 5,560
China120 / 5,560
South 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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