5,011 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 5,011 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $28 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $4.40. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
2,053 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativePreply · Japan
MA student in Japanese Language Education📕/Speak Japanese with confidence through Real and Casual Conversation🗣️🌸
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Fun & natural Japanese🗣✨
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
For Dreamers | Let's unlock your Japanese potential together! 🇯🇵✨
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Fluent in French! From natural conversation to travel prep and business. With over 20 years of teaching experience in Japan and guidance at universities and bu…
AmazingTalker · Japan
Beg–Int｜Business｜JLPT
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
English Support ✔ | Friendly Japanese Conversation | Beginner to Business
Teaches A1–B2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativePreply · Japan
🌟Focus on Conversation 🌟Travel Japanese 🌟Beginners Welcome 🌟English Support Available
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation/English Support🌏
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語講師養成講座420時間終了
Teaches A1–C2
Preply · Ukraine
JLPT N1｜Japanese for Beginners, JLPT & Real-Life Conversation
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
面接 準備・ビジネス語・趣味
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Connect with Locals! Patient & Gentle Japanese Lessons with a Midwife🌸 |
Teaches A1–C1
NativePreply · Japan
Beginners Welcome! 🔰 Learn Japanese Conversation Skills with a Life Coach from Canada 🇨🇦
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Oral💬 N5-N2🚨Board Game🎲Group🔥
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Professeur de japonais natif / J’enseigne le japonais en français 🇫🇷🇯🇵
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Fun Japanese conversation lessons with English support, just like chatting at a cafe! Beginners are always welcome to relax and join in!
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
I'm Ogawa. Native Japanese
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Current college student and instructor 👩🎓💫 Why not learn Japanese with my personalized lessons?
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Cheerful Native Japanese Tutor | Japanese for Beginners • Conversation • Travel • Anime | English 🇬🇧 & German 🇩🇪 Support
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Osaka sensei from Canada
Teaches A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak Natural Japanese with Confidence | Beginner-Friendly Lessons
Teaches A1–B2
NativePreply · Japan
Your Friendly Japanese Teacher | Supporting You with Conversation, Travel, and Work Japanese 🙌
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
2 years of teaching experience
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches B1–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 |
| AmazingTalker | 886 | $22 | $18–$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 |
| italki | 626 | $18 | $14–$24 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| 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 | 32 | $34 | $28–$47 | 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.
Japan2,909 / 5,011
Taiwan142 / 5,011
China107 / 5,011
South Korea62 / 5,011Hong Kong SAR China51 / 5,011
United States27 / 5,011
Philippines14 / 5,011
Spain12 / 5,011SpeakDuo 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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