5,806 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 5,806 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $27 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
3,766 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · Japan
旅するダンサーと、楽しく日本語を学びましょう‼︎!!Let’s Learn Japanese with a Traveling Dancer and Have Fun Together!!
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Fun & Friendly Japanese Lessons | Beginner to Conversation | Spanish OK
NativeCafetalk · Japan
話したいことを思いっきり話してみよう！
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Beginner Friendly 😊
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
【English OK!👌】Are you not confident in Japanese? Absolutely fine! 一緒に頑張りましょう！
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
3+ years of tutoring experience Conversational Japanese
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語講師とカウンセラーの資格を活かし、職場での悩みをお聞きします。機密保持契約締結済ですので、安心して話してください。
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
💬 Conversational English 🎯
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let's have conversations about topics you're interested in to improve your Japanese!
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Want to study with a current Japanese language teacher?
NativeCafetalk · Japan
初めての方限定です。
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🥇Conversation/JLPT N1/Business
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
✨Fluent in French and in English✨Specialised for beginners ✨Fun & interactive classes
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Professional Japanese Teacher N3-N5: Let's study in a relaxed and fun way, just like chatting with a friend! ☺️
NativeCafetalk · Japan
25 minutes to feel “I spoke Japanese!” Practice at your level, in a fun and relaxed way (*^^*)
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Laos🇱🇦/Taiwan🇹🇼 Teaching Exp.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Learn authentic Japanese from a native speaker!
NativeCafetalk · Japan
600字以内の日本語の文章を添削します。先生からの詳しい解説あり
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Teaching Japanese in Center
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
I can bring you to the level where you can confidently say " yeah, I can speak Japanese".
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Native Japanese Tutor | Support in Spanish and English Available! | Using my Linguistics Knowledge to Deliver Tailored Lessons Just for You 🇯🇵🌍
NativeCafetalk · Japan
何を話せばいいか、もう迷いません
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
😄Easy to use simple Japanese😊
Teaches A2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while Tusclases / FindTutors offers the most choice (1,484 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 | 1,484 | $20 | $16–$26 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| italki | 1,350 | $18 | $14–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| AmazingTalker | 922 | $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 | 699 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 242 | 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 | 56 | $34 | $27–$41 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 27 | $52 | $43–$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.
Japan3,606 / 5,806
Taiwan152 / 5,806
China127 / 5,806
South Korea66 / 5,806
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,806
United States33 / 5,806
Philippines15 / 5,806
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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 30, 2026
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