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.
3,206 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Pass the JLPT Smarter | N5–N2 Japanese Coach
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Philippines
🎓 TESOL | Conversation 👶
Nativeitalki · Japan
If you don't understand, it's OK, I'll support you until you can speak Japanese without problems.
Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 日本語会話 | ビジネス日本語 💼
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Fun Japanese Lessons with Certified Tutor Tomoko, with excellent cost-performance
Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 Registered Japanese Teacher
Teaches A1–A2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Know the words but can't speak? 🌻 Let's unlock your Japanese speaking skills! (Certified Teacher)
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 5 yrs Experience | Conversat
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🗾 Conversational Japanese ✈️
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Emiko Native de Tokyo 🌸よろしくおねがいします。
Teaches A1–B1
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
🎓 3 yrs Experience | Conversat
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
🌟Basic Grammar For Beginners🌟
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語・韓国語・英語が話せる日本語教師です！
Teaches B2–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎌 Japanese | Conversational ✈️
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–B1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Speak, practice and grow 🎌
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A2–C2
AmazingTalker · China
🎓 Senior Teacher | Business Ch
Teaches A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🗾 Conversational Japanese 🗣
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
I have been teaching Japanese for 7years at Japanese language school in Japan.
Teaches A2–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎌 Conversational Japanese 💼
Teaches A1–A2
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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 / 6,091China130 / 6,091
South Korea69 / 6,091Hong Kong SAR China53 / 6,091
United States34 / 6,091Philippines16 / 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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