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
I taught elementary students for 38 years. Let's enjoy learning Japanese!
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation/Travel/Speaking
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
👑 PROFESSIONAL language instructor with over 10 years of teaching experience 🥇 TOP-RATED in student satisfaction at major Japanese company ❤️ Full support in F…
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's have fun talking in Japanese! For those who want to improve their Japanese!
Nativeitalki · Japan
食欲の秋ですね!! 勉強の秋とも言われていますね。一緒に楽しく日本語を勉強しましょう:)
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Exam support by pro🏫
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativePreply · Japan
Beginners Welcome 🔰 Build Your Confidence in 3 Months with More I Did It! Moments ✨ Practical Japanese Lessons with a Focus on Speaking, Daily Conversation, Tr…
NativeCafetalk · Japan
体験レッスンの前に内容を確認したい、希望のレッスンができるか知りたい、講師はどんな人？？ 講師と話して確認したい時は、こちらをリクエストしてください。
Nativeitalki · Japan
I have been teaching Japanese for 1 year at a Japanese language school in Fukuoka, Japan.
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🔶 JLPT🔶Daily Conversation🔶
Teaches A1
NativePreply · Japan
Hi, everyone
NativeCafetalk · Japan
とにかく日本語でアウトプットしたい方(初心者から上級者まで対応可能)
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Careful and gentle guidance
Teaches A1–B2
NativePreply · Japan
[English OK🌟] Singing 🎀 Former maid & anime lover teaches Japanese lessons that you can learn in a fun way☕️💕 Perfect for anime, anime songs, idols, travel, an…
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let’s learn Japanese step by step, from the very beginning! We can use my original material or the textbook "Genki 1".
Nativeitalki · Georgia
日常会話からJLPT・ビジネス・面接対策まで、幅広く実践的に学べる日本語レッスン
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Travel Japanese | Conversation
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Your Safe Space to Start Japanese 🌸Learn naturally with a friendly, certified tutor. Beginner Friendly 🌱 | Former HR Professional 💼 | Interview Prep & English…
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
必要なタイミングで受講しながら、合格まで積み上げる55分
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn Japanese the fun and easy way!
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Beginners🔰Anyone🤗English OK
Teaches A1–B2
NativePreply · Japan
Conversation-focused Japanese｜Turn what you know into Japanese you can speak 🗣️
Japanese (Japan) · likely
NativeCafetalk · Japan
LPT合格への鍵、ここにあり！ 目標を達成しよう！
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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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Updated September 30, 2026
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