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.
1,360 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · Japan
一緒に日本語を話しましょう！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
😍Through TV Shows😍
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeVerbling · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · Teaches A1–C2
Wyzant
Experienced & Patient Japanese Tutor | AP Japanese, JLPT | 18+ Years
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Native (likely)LanguaTalk · Japan
Experienced Japanese Tutor (12+ Years) | Beginners Welcome 🌸 JLPT | Travel Prep
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Ph.D. Student in Mathematics | 7 Years of Experience Teaching Japanese | JLPT, MEXT, EJU Preparation
Japanese (Japan) · likely · 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.
Tusclasesparticulares
Aprende japonés online desde cero | Clases personalizadas + JLPT
Apprentus
Japanese lessons for beginners online in the Netherlands by student with focus on JLPT N5 basic
Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
JLPT N2 「新完全マスター 読解」の本を使うレッスンです。宿題が多めのレッスンです。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Tutor Hunt
I am a qualified native Japanese teacher with over 30 years of teaching experience in the UK and Japan.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Classgap · Canada
Teaching: - Using additional materials i.e. video, animation, drama to increase student's learning motivation. - Sharing my working and living experiences in J…
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Scratch to Advanced, Teach in 🇬🇧, 🇰🇷, 🇯🇵, 25yrs EXP, 53,000 hrs offline and 24,550 hrs online
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Basic~Business｜10 years ex
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeVerbling · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Wyzant
Native Japanese tutor|Genki1&2|JLPT|Clear, Structured&Practical Lesson
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Certified Tutor 🥇 Many JLPT Success Stories 📝 A Curriculum That Guarantees You Can Speak Japanese 🇯🇵👩🏫✨ English OK / Beginners Welcome 🙌 / JLPT Preparation ⚪︎
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Tusclasesparticulares
Adiós al "Desu/Masu"Habla como un nativo,He viajado a 35 países/Segura con un método de enseñanza basado en el coaching Principiantes/JLPT/adultos y niños/Viaj…
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本で働く、日本人と働く、日本企業で働く場合、正確な日本語を話す必要があります。 ビジネスでは、日本語をまちがえるとトラブルになります。日本人は、皆さんの日本語が間違っていても、何もいいません。 正しい日本語を話しましょう。ほかの日本語学習者に差を付けましょう。アクセントを弱める練習（中国語母語話者）、イントネーショ…
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
Apprentus
Clases online de chino y japonés en inglés con preparación para HSK y JLPT
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
JAPANESE LANGUAGE INSTRUCTORS QUALIFICATION PROGRAMを修了。子供から大人まで日本語を教えることができ、一人一人に適したレッスンを行うことができます。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
初級文法｜JLPT｜中上級会話
Japanese (KS) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeVerbling · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Wyzant
Expert Japanese Tutor with Credentials, Specializing in JLPT Prep.
Japanese (Japan) · likely
NativePreply · Japan
✅JLPT |🎬 Film translation |3,000+ Lessons — Let’s Reach Your Goal Together
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 / 6,692
Italy18 / 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.
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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 October 6, 2026
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