5,201 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 5,201 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $27 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $4.46. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
3,125 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · Japan
講師経験5年🔸英語＆中国語🔸旅行＆日常会話🔸5 years experience 🔸English & Chinese🔸Travel & Daily conversation
Teaches A1–C1
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本での生活や日本語の勉強についての相談、ちょっとわからないことをサクッと聞きたい。
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 Certified Japanese Teacher |
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Japanese Tutor & Former Career Advisor 🌱 From Total Beginners to Business Professionals 💬 Practical Japanese tailored to your goals (Small Talk to Interview Pr…
Nativeitalki · Japan
✨ Friendly Certified Japanese Teacher | Enjoy Learning, Make Real Progress
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
テキストを使って基礎からしっかり学ぼう
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 JTE | Kids English 👶
NativePreply · Japan
Want to speak natural Japanese? 🌸 Improve your everyday conversation skills, learn polite Japanese, and practice beautiful Japanese handwriting. 📝✨ I’ll create…
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
ひらがなとカタカナを読めるようになろう
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
半導体用語｜口語｜実用会話｜ビジネス
Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · United Kingdom
I have experienced teaching Japanese for over a year. We can discuss your goal. I can help your language skill to improve. Let's get your leaning goal achievem…
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語で楽しく話しましょう！ ゆっくりで大丈夫です。
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 TESOL | Conversation 👶
NativePreply · Japan
Let's have fun with Japanese!!! Start by immersing yourself in Japanese for just 14 days! Your potential is limitless!
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–B2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
できるだけ多く、短時間だけど日本語に触れたい方へ
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
New Teacher - Special Price💲
NativePreply · China
🇯🇵🇨🇳Japanese Native speaker level Tutor | Real-life Speaking & Culture | English/Chinese🙆🏻♂️ OK
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–B1
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let’s have a relaxed conversation in Japanese about the things you love — cars, motorcycles, travel, and more!
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Fun & effective lesson🌺
Teaches A1
NativePreply · Japan
Want to learn Japanese you can actually use?
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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 |
| 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 |
| italki | 790 | $18 | $14–$24 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 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 | 40 | $34 | $27–$43 | 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.
Japan3,067 / 5,201
Taiwan150 / 5,201China116 / 5,201
South Korea63 / 5,201
Hong Kong SAR China51 / 5,201
United States31 / 5,201
Philippines14 / 5,201
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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 29, 2026
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