6,495 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,495 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $28 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.50. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
6,503 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativePreply · Japan
🇯🇵Beginners are super welcome!! 🇺🇸 Learn Japanese Effectively & Efficiently in English! 💨
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Letuelezioni
Impara il Giapponese con Eri: Lezioni Personalizzate da una Madrelingua!
Japanese (Japan) · likely
NativeCafetalk · Japan
15 minutes is not enough! Enjoy & learn Japanese in 30 minutes ☕️
NativeEngoo · Japan
I have a Master of Arts in Anthropology and a TESOL/TESL/TEFL (100 hours) certificate.
Nativeitalki · Japan
★Learn real Japanese with a certified Japanese teacher★
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Live in UAE🇦🇪Over 2K lessons✨
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
🎓 Nationally certified Japanese teacher with official licenses! 🦷 Clear & natural pronunciation with an oral model. 🌟 Role-plays boost conversation. 🔥 Master p…
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Tusclasesparticulares
Profesor con experiencia en Escuela Oficial de Idiomas. ¡Aprende japonés online con clases personalizadas y adaptadas a tus necesi
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's enjoy conversation! Just improve your Japanese skills with output:)
NativeEngoo · Japan
I've always been interested in languages and cultures since my childhood, and tutoring English is the best fit for me.
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
“What to do to start or improve my Japanese!?” You're more than welcome!
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Located in Vancouver🇨🇦
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Japanese Lessons Using Spanish! Perfect for Those Who Don't Understand English!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Tusclasesparticulares
Clases de japonés personalizadas con un profesor experimentado
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
フリートークで会話（かいわ）の練習（れんしゅう）をしましょう。 あなたのすきなこと、関心（かんしん）があることを話（はな）してください。※フィードバックファイルはありません
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hi, everyone! I’m Mayu. I’ve had the privilege of living in different countries, including Canada and Palau.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
📢On leave from November 15 📢 Want to speak Japanese like a native? I'm happy to help you!
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🌺Kids🌺English🌺JLPT N1-N5
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Learn Japanese in Chinese! A Japanese teacher with a Level 6 Chinese Proficiency Certificate
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Tusclasesparticulares
Introducción a la lengua y cultura japonesa
NativeCafetalk · Japan
短い時間でも継続して学習できるよう短い時間のレッスンを作成しました。 質問や学習内容のご確認にもどうぞ！
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! I know firsthand that learning a new language can be challenging.
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learning a language is like running a marathon, not a sprint😊Let's take this long road together ‼
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
会話、通訳、ビジネス日本語、
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches C1–C2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while italki offers the most choice (2,013 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 | 2,013 | $20 | $15–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,485 | $20 | $16–$26 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 932 | $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 | 706 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 248 | 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 | 29 | $50 | $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.
Japan4,217 / 6,495
Taiwan160 / 6,495
China144 / 6,495
South Korea73 / 6,495
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,495
United States38 / 6,495
Philippines17 / 6,495
Italy17 / 6,495SpeakDuo 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 October 2, 2026
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