4,222 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 4,222 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $28 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $3.30. Native speakers charge a median of $19 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
85 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Cafetalk · United States
What are you playing? What's your number-one nostalgia game? Let's improve our English by talking about video games!
Cafetalk · South Korea
회의, 이메일, 발표까지 실무 중심의 비즈니스 한국어를 체계적으로 익혀보세요.
NativeCafetalk · South Korea
일상에서도 사용할수 있는『시간적인 순서를 나타내는 편리한 표현』을 원예의 리얼한 회화를 중심으로 리듬감있게 배워봅니다！
Cafetalk · United States
Let's have a voice chat about any topic in English for 15 minutes!
Cafetalk · Taiwan
檢定考準備班
Cafetalk · Japan
楽しく話そう！日常会話＆フリートーク（25分） 「自由に、楽しく日本語を話したい！」という方のための、気軽なフリートークレッスンです。
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NativeCafetalk · Japan
たのしく にほんごをべんきょうしましょう
NativeCafetalk · Japan
possible from elementary school students
Cafetalk · Japan
アニメ・マンガ・推しについて語ろう！元アニメ専門学校講師＆コミ ケ経験者が教えるオタクトーク！
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Start your Japanese journey with personalized one-on-one lessons. Learn Hiragana, Katakana, basic grammar, vocabulary, and everyday conversation at your own pa…
Cafetalk · Japan
et's Enjoy Japanese Conversation for Your Trip to Japan!
Cafetalk · Philippines
Improve your Japanese for daily life in Japan. Focus on pronunciation, natural speaking, and grammar explained simply.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
やさしい日本語で群馬県の話をしましょう。
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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 | 461 | $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 | 26 | $34 | $28–$46 | 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.
Japan2,403 / 4,222South Korea42 / 4,222
China36 / 4,222Taiwan35 / 4,222United States22 / 4,222
Hong Kong SAR China13 / 4,222
Spain12 / 4,222
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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 September 28, 2026
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