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.
2,176 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativePreply · Japan
Japanese That Sticks 🇯🇵💪🏻| Beginner-Friendly | English Support | 4,000+ Lessons
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Letuelezioni
Laureanda di lingue e letterature straniere (unibo) fornisce lezioni base di giapponese per principianti, fino al livello N3
Teaches A1–B1
NativeClassgap · Spain
Teaches A1–B2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
We study hiragana, katakana, greetings, and Japanese used in daily life.Review lessons are always welcome!
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
CONV. FOR ADULTS & KIDS (6+)
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Top 1% tutor in 2022★Pass JLPT N2/N3 — and actually 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.
NativePreply · Japan
Certified a training course for teaching Japanese as a foreign language
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Suasaulasparticulares
Aulas Online de Japonês Básico e Intermediário
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Classgap · Italy
Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Beginners welcome! Let’s enjoy learning Japanese together★
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
１０ years of experience
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Welcome to Chiyoko's class. Let's talk about your favorite topics!
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🎓Qualified, 5 years experienced, and friendly!🤝 Bridge the gap between textbooks and REAL
Voscours
Professeur de japonais niveau débutant
Classgap · Argentina
Teaches A1–B2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's have fun speaking Japanese using simple Japanese!
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Ex. 8years / Basic~Business
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
話すのが苦手でも大丈夫！ゆっくり、何度でも一緒に練習します。
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🎖️Certified Native Tutor (5,000+ lessons taught) ✌️ 20 years living in London, UK 💂From beginner to advanced, grammar, conversation, JLPT preparation, and GCSE…
Voscours
Professeur de japonais en visio débutant-intermédiaire - avancé
Classgap · Peru
Japanese and Spanish tutor (Spanish speaker)
Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本（にほん）での生活（せいかつ）に必要（ひつよう）な日本語（にほんご）を勉強（べんきょう）しましょう。
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
子供日本語/ORG教材/N2対策
Teaches A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸A Calm, Supportive Space to Learn Japanese – From Zero to N3🌸
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 / 5,560Spain12 / 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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