6,091 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,091 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $27 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.50. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
4,190 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Please check out Udemy's English course Amber & Nikki's English conversations and test prep!
Teaches A1–C1
NativePreply · Japan
16+ Years of Teaching Experience ✨Learn Japanese with Confidence! Experienced, friendly lessons with English support available. Improve your Japanese through e…
Nativeitalki · Japan
👍I am a professional Japanese teacher for beginner learner! Let's have fun and study together ♪😘
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
【Licensed School Teacher 🧑🏫✖ Fluent English Support🔤✖️Anime lover👾】Total Beginners Welcome! Let's master practical spoken Japanese through fun conversations &…
Nativeitalki · Japan
ゲイで（陽気な）日本人の日本語の先生です！ I am a "gay" Japanese teacher!
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Welcome Beginners!! Fun and Easy Japanese Lessons
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
Nativeitalki · Japan
一緒に楽しく勉強しましょう！
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Welcome! For Beginners in English and Spanish // Let's Learn Japanese in a Fun Way! Casual Japanese Lessons Await!
Nativeitalki · Japan
I moved 1400 km up north on the last week of July/７月末に北へ1400㌔引っ越しました！🚛💨
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
A veteran teacher with 30 years of experience in elementary schools and 4 years in Thai high schools, fluent in Thai and English
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn real-life Japanese with Mimi 🇯🇵🇦🇺 Natural conversation, culture & daily life
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🚗 Learn Japanese with a Former Driving Instructor 🇯🇵 | 50 Minutes That Fly By! | Beginners Welcome 🌱 | English Support
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learning Japanese should not be that overwhelming, Let's start it step by step with me!
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
No Worries for Beginners! Fun Japanese Lessons Supported by a Multilingual Learner 😊
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
For those living in Japan or wanting to live there: Learn effective Japanese communication and enjoy life in Japan with a teacher who has 30 years of experienc…
Nativeitalki · Japan
⭐️ Japanese Conversation Practice | Speak More Naturally| 楽しい会話＆カスタマイズレッスン|JLPT・面接対策 ⭐️
Teaches A2–C2
NativePreply · Japan
【Japanese/English OK】Relax and enjoy free talk in Japanese with English support
Nativeitalki · Japan
You can master REAL Casual or Business JAPANESE conversations with me! 自然な日本語で楽しく会話しましょう！
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Speak Japanese from Day 1 🇯🇵 | Beginner-friendly lessons
Nativeitalki · Japan
Please tell me your favorite Japanese Anime/Manga/Games!
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Learn Japanese, Understand Japan, and Feel at Home 🇯🇵
Nativeitalki · Japan
Beginner Japanese with English support 🌸 Certified teacher｜GENKI lessons｜Relaxed & friendly
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🇯🇵 Speak Japanese Naturally with a Friendly Native Teacher | Travel • Conversation • Culture
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while italki offers the most choice (1,635 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 | 1,635 | $19 | $15–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,484 | $20 | $16–$26 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 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.
Japan3,870 / 6,091
Taiwan153 / 6,091
China130 / 6,091
South Korea69 / 6,091
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 6,091
United States34 / 6,091
Philippines16 / 6,091
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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 September 30, 2026
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