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.
6,091 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
AmazingTalker · South Korea
interview | JLPT exam
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Learn Japanese step by step - from the essential basics to real-life conversations
Nachhilfeunterricht
Lehrerin für Japanisch
Japanese (Japan) · likely
NativeCafetalk · Japan
20分、かいわのクラスです。 リラックスして、たくさんはなしましょう。
Nativeitalki · Japan
Slow, fun, and relaxed! 🌸 Unlock your voice and speak Japanese with confidence! ✨
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Interview Prep | Business JP
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.
NativePreply · Japan
Practical Japanese for Work & Life 🇯🇵 | JLPT • Interviews | English C2
Nachhilfeunterricht
Lernen Sie Japanisch von überall aus mit Online-Privatunterricht mit einem muttersprachlichen Lehrer
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
タメ口も可能です。50分間、日本語で話しましょう^ ^
Nativeitalki · Japan
お久しぶりです！9月からレッスン再開します。
Teaches A2–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Conversation|Travel|Oral
Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · Japan
Learn Japanese for Real Life — Speak First, Calm Support from a Former Bilingual Secretary
Suasaulasparticulares
Professora De Japonês Com 7 Anos De Experiência Oferece Aulas On-Line Para Alunos De Todas As Idades
Teaches A1–C2
Cafetalk · South Korea
韓国人と話そう！日記添削＋韓国語会話レッスン
Nativeitalki · Japan
I teach Japanese and English using free talk and musical songs!
Teaches B1–B2
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Conversation・Beginner・JLPT
Teaches A1–B1
Preply · Egypt
Want to learn real Japanese that you can't get from textbooks? Let's make your Japanese dreams come true with fun and practical lessons!
Suasaulasparticulares
Japonesa nativa! 7 anos de experiência. Ensino todos os níveis
Teaches A1–C2
Cafetalk · South Korea
釜山出身のネイティブが教える、本物の方言。
Nativeitalki · Japan
🇫🇷 Experte en japonais pour FRANCOPHONES ⚡️Expérience au Lycée Français International de Tokyo⚡️
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Taiwanese Chinese
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🔰 Beginners welcome! 🇫🇷 French OK! Osaka dialect OK too! 📚 No textbook needed! Let’s practice speaking as much as possible and have fun learning Japanese you c…
Suasaulasparticulares
Aulas de Japonês para aqueles que tem pouco ou nenhum conhecimento sobre a língua!
Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
新聞の「お悩み相談」のコーナーを利用して、自分の考えを話す練習をしましょう。あなただったらどのようにアドバイスしますか？ ★フィードバックあり
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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 / 6,091Taiwan153 / 6,091
China130 / 6,091South Korea69 / 6,091Hong 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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