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.
Nativeitalki · Japan
🗣️ Speak Japanese with Confidence | Practical Conversation Lessons 🇯🇵
Teaches A1–B2
NativePreply · Japan
Learn Japanese with a native-speaking HR professional📗 Master everything from business Japanese for work ,school,travel and life✨ 10+ years of experience at HR…
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🐱Certified Psychologist,
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Even if you have zero Japanese,no problem!With both Chinese & English support,I'll teach you clearly
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
⭐️ Japanese for international business ⭐️ English support for beginners ⭐️ Job interview preparation ⭐️ Professional qualification as Japanese tutor
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎓 JLPT N1 | Conversational Jap
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.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese | Kids & Adults | 21+ yrs | Your Pace, Your Progress, Your Confidence 🌸
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
【Learn Japanese from Zero – Beginners Welcome!】 ✅ No Japanese needed ✅ English support available ✅ Easy, relaxed lessons at your own pace Let’s have fun learni…
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Start & Level up! Free Talking
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified teacher to boost listening & speaking! 国家資格を持つ日本語教師による【聞く＆話す力】を育てるリアル日本語会話レッスン！
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
【Licensed School Teacher 🧑🏫✖ Fluent English Support🔤✖️Anime lover👾】Total Beginners Welcome! Let's master practical spoken Japanese through fun conversations &…
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Kids (3-5)|Fundamental
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Tokyo Native 🗼| Beginner Friendly ☺️| Conversation & Travel Japanese 💬🇯🇵
Teaches A1–B2
NativePreply · Japan
Welcome Beginners!! Fun and Easy Japanese Lessons
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Oral|Business|Conversation
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly &Flexible. にほんごをまなぼう、にほんごでまなぼう。
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Welcome! For Beginners in English and Spanish // Let's Learn Japanese in a Fun Way! Casual Japanese Lessons Await!
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Conversation|Oral|JLPT N5
Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Auf deutsch kannst du Japanisch lernen :)
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🚗 Learn Japanese with a Former Driving Instructor 🇯🇵 | 50 Minutes That Fly By! | Beginners Welcome 🌱 | English Support
NativeAmazingTalker · China
💎Free talk/Interview practice💎
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let's Learn real Japanese with full English support and start speaking from day one!
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
No Worries for Beginners! Fun Japanese Lessons Supported by a Multilingual Learner 😊
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation🗣️ JLPT✏️ Business
Teaches A1–B1
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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 / 5,560Taiwan151 / 5,560China120 / 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.
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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