6,828 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,828 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.
316 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Japanese Instructor | Conversa
Teaches A1–B1
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Conversation|Basic|Fundamental
Teaches A1–A2
AmazingTalker · China
Beginner|Conversation|Oral
Teaches A1–B1
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
⭐ Real-life ⭐ Clear ⭐ Flexible
Teaches A1–A2
AmazingTalker · South Korea
7years translation experience
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
N5-N1 | Beginners→High Level
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.
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Travel English Lifesaver✈️
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
💫Special Offer✅popular teacher
Teaches A1–A2
AmazingTalker · China
🌹children adults🌹Japanese N1
Teaches A1
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Start & Level up! Free Talking
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎓 JLPT N1 | Conversational Jap
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
AmazingTalker · United States
Conversation, Business, Travel
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Grammar Teaching, TOEIC
Teaches A2–B1
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Beginners | Kids Japanese
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2
AmazingTalker · China
Travel|Conversation
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Conversation|Oral|JLPT N5
Teaches A1–B1
AmazingTalker · South Korea
👉 Daily conversation, JLPT N3👈
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
🗾Basic🗾Exam🗾Anime🗻Japanese🏯
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Conversation|Hobby|Oral
Teaches A1–A2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Native◉ fluent in Eng
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
All Aspect English Teacher
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
🎯Oral English🎯expansion
Teaches A2–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Basic Japanese
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
speaking | grammar
Teaches A1–C2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($12), while italki offers the most choice (2,150 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 | 2,150 | $20 | $15–$26 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,518 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 981 | $22 | $17–$29 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Preply | 862 | $24 | $18–$36 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 791 | $12 | $8.42–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 265 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Classgap | 76 | $21 | $17–$30 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Verbling | 69 | $31 | $25–$38 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Apprentus | 58 | $34 | $26–$42 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 34 | $54 | $45–$78 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 16 | $28 | $26–$33 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 8 | $53 | $41–$63 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Japan4,462 / 6,828Taiwan166 / 6,828China157 / 6,828South Korea82 / 6,828Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,828United States40 / 6,828
Italy19 / 6,828
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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 November 12, 2026
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