6,692 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,692 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $28 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $6.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
73 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeClassgap · Japan
I love learning other languages and I enjoy talking with people from all over the world exchanging the culture. I have over 25 years' experience in teaching la…
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeClassgap · Japan
Hello everyone!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Classgap · France
Teaches A1–C2
NativeClassgap · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeClassgap · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Classgap · Spain
Language teacher with 4 years of experience
Teaches A1–A2
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Classgap · Italy
Japanese clases in a dynamic and interactive way. Let have fun learning!
Teaches A1–C2
Classgap · Spain
Teaches A1–C2
NativeClassgap · Japan
I´m a native Japanese teacher who´s teaching for 10 years.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeClassgap · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
NativeClassgap · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeClassgap · Japan
Hi, I'm Yuina. I'm from Yokohama and I've been living in Spain for 12 years.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
Classgap · Spain
Teaches A1–B2
Classgap · Spain
こんにちは！(Konnichiwa!)
Teaches A1–B2
NativeClassgap · Japan
Would you like to learn with a qualified teacher with over 18 years of experience?
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Classgap · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
NativeClassgap · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeClassgap · Japan
Japanese teacher with 3years experience in language school .
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Classgap · Mexico
Teaches A1–B2
Classgap · Brazil
Brazilian Portuguese teacher | 18 years experience | Lessons for adults, expats, kids
Teaches A1–A2
Classgap · Argentina
About me:
Teaches A1–A2
NativeClassgap · Japan
Nice to meet you. My name is Gen and I'm an online Japanese teacher living in Kobe.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
NativeClassgap · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
NativeClassgap · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while italki offers the most choice (2,158 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 | 2,158 | $20 | $15–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,489 | $20 | $16–$26 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 946 | $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 | 728 | $11 | $7.58–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 257 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Classgap | 73 | $23 | $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 | 31 | $55 | $43–$75 | 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.
Japan4,382 / 6,692
Taiwan165 / 6,692
China149 / 6,692
South Korea75 / 6,692
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,692
United States39 / 6,692
Philippines18 / 6,692Italy18 / 6,692SpeakDuo 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 6, 2026
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