4,365 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 4,365 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 $19 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
599 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Master Real-Life Japanese with a Certified Japanese Teacher👩🏫📚Conversational/JLPT＋＋👨🎓
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Fun friendly conversation lessons
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly and patient certified Japanese teacher based in the UK 🇬🇧
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Fun-Loving Japanese Teacher from Kansa! 🇯🇵 Certified, friendly, and ready to help kids and adults
Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
I can support you learn Japanese in English and Spanish
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
✨🌱 New Students Welcome! | Friendly Japanese Lessons | Let’s Speak Japanese !🌱✨
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.
italki · Japan
Японский - для работы, учебы и души! Нет - экзотике, да - настоящей Японии!
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Beginner Japanese/Learn Real Japanese with a Former Preshool Techer
Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
✨Lots of Speaking Practice|Tailor-Made Lessons|Express Yourself Naturally|Beginners-Friendly
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly instructor! We also have a fun course with Manga videos♪
Teaches A1–B2
italki · Hong Kong SAR China
Multilingual Tutor | Japanese Lessons for Beginners and Intermediate! 🇯🇵| 初中級日語課：實用、會話、旅遊、商業日語
Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
2年目のオンライン日本語教師👩🏻🏫
Teaches A2–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🚀Only know 'Konnichiwa' ? No problem! This lesson is for all levels🌴✨
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese tutor (8+ yrs) for Kids, Beginners, Business Japanese
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Boost Your Japanese Skills with Custom Lessons Just for You!
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸 I will help you speak natural Japanese with engaging lessons in English! 🇯🇵
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Make Mistakes, Speak More, Have Fun✨
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
💚＼Not confident speaking? SLANG&TABOO🔥／💚ZERO beginner OK【⭐️85%+Continued】 🏔️Snowy Mts to Izakaya
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
한국어 가능/ English Lesson Available 怖がらずにまずは始めてみましょう！
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · France
Natural Japanese Conversation Practice with a Native Speaker
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Feel free to discuss your preferred lesson time!🐈️レッスンの時間希望、受付けてます。
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · South Korea
Native Japanese 🇯🇵 | KR/EN OK 🌿 Practical Japanese for Work & Daily Life
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
【会話練習】日本語をもっと楽しく！あなたの「自信」を増やす日本語レッスン
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 |
| 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 | 599 | $18 | $14–$23 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| AmazingTalker | 268 | $26 | $20–$33 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 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 | 31 | $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.
Japan2,536 / 4,365South Korea43 / 4,365
China37 / 4,365
Taiwan35 / 4,365
United States22 / 4,365Hong Kong SAR China13 / 4,365
Spain12 / 4,365
Italy12 / 4,365SpeakDuo 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 28, 2026
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