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.
2,578 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativePreply · Japan
Learn Japanese step by step - from the essential basics to real-life conversations
NativeCafetalk · Japan
✴︎Friendly Japanese Conversation Practice
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Coach with Japanese😎
Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
"Fun😊 NIHONGO communication". You will definitely gain confidence after the class!
Teaches A1–B2
NativePreply · Japan
7 yrs of exp🎀 Qualified🎀 JLPT(N5-N1)🎀 Conversation skill up🎀
NativeCafetalk · Japan
暮らしやすい生活のために、、、 For a commfortable life
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
初中高級日文｜商業旅遊｜JLPT
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
会話練習が得意です！間違いを気にせず、楽しくたくさん話しましょう😊
Teaches A2–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Certified Language Expert | Personalized Lessons | Talk a Lot & Master Practical Japanese | Top 5% Tutor
NativeCafetalk · Japan
A relaxed 25-minute session for all levels to get comfortable with Japanese
AmazingTalker · Malaysia
Conversation|English for Kids
Teaches A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
English and Japanese teacher for 10years.子供英語教室10年目、小学校で日本語指導員もしています。
Teaches A1–B2
NativePreply · Japan
Let's enjoy learning Japanese!
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Turn the Japanese you know into Japanese you can actually use
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
認定上級講師｜講師経験10年以上
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸 JLPT (N4 ~ N1)・J test (A ~ G)・Honorifics・Business etiquette🌸
Teaches A2–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Anyone can learn Japanese! Beginners OK! Aiming to achieve conversational level in less than a year? I am more than happy to help!
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Stop studying textbook Japanese. Start learning how we really talk.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🪻Basics🪻Speaking🪻Travel 🪻
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
あなたのペースに合(あ)わせて話(はな)します😉どんなレッスンがいいか、教(おし)えてください！I’ll speak at your pace!
Teaches A2–C2
Preply · Ukraine
Professional Japanese tutor with patience and great experienced
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Conversation, Grammar, Travel Japanese, JLPT, or Free Talk! Learn the Japanese You Need Most Right Now.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation/business
Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
7年8000レッスン以上の日本語教育経験有り。中国語で日本語を教えられます。
Teaches A1–C2
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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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