5,550 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 5,550 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.
5,554 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
台湾東京７００名以上教授経験有！使える話せる本格日本語
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Feel comfortable speaking Japanese—and fall in love with learning it! 😊🌱No Japanese? No problem! Complete beginners are always welcome. 💛t. 🇯🇵🏅 Certified Prepl…
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly Native Japanese Teacher | Conversation & Travel Japanese
Teaches A1–B2
Voscours
Initiation à la langue japonaise
NativeCafetalk · Japan
20分☆日本語フリートーク
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation class|Kids (5-16)
Teaches A1–C2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativePreply · Japan
2 years of teaching experience.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Osaka-BOY, travel-loving tutor｜Learn natural Japanese through relaxed conversation
Teaches A2–C1
Voscours
Cours de japonais avec une professeure expérimentée
NativeCafetalk · Japan
より日本語らしい文章に添削いたします。
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
💫Korean💫Beginners💫Speak Now😊
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
【Professional Tutor🏅】 Fun Japanese Lessons to Speak with Confidence 🌈✨ Improve Speaking, Reading & Writing Skills｜Kids to Adults Welcome
Nativeitalki · Japan
Master Real-Life Japanese with a Certified Japanese Teacher👩🏫📚Conversational/JLPT＋＋👨🎓
Teaches A1–C2
Voscours
Apprenez le japonais en fonction de ce qui vous va le mieux
NativeCafetalk · Japan
たのしく にほんごをべんきょうしましょう
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🍀Basic Chinese 🍀Conversation
Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · Japan
🌸 Licensed Japanese Teacher (Japan & U.S.) | 8+ Years Experience | Beginners to JLPT N2 | Fun & Motivating Lessons
Nativeitalki · Japan
Fun friendly conversation lessons
Teaches A1–C2
Voscours
Cours de Japonais en ligne
NativeCafetalk · Japan
政治・経済・科学・文学・哲学・歴史・文化・方言など、日本語をさらにブラッシュアップしましょう。
AmazingTalker · South Korea
🎉Speak Japanese Now! 😊
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Certified instructor with 3 years of volunteer experience
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly and patient certified Japanese teacher based in the UK 🇬🇧
Teaches A1–C2
Voscours
Professeur japonaise natif pour tout les niveaux
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while Tusclases / FindTutors offers the most choice (1,481 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 | 1,481 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| italki | 1,125 | $18 | $14–$24 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| AmazingTalker | 904 | $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 | 696 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 239 | 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 | 54 | $34 | $27–$41 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 25 | $52 | $40–$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.
Japan3,386 / 5,550Taiwan151 / 5,550
China120 / 5,550South Korea63 / 5,550
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,550
United States31 / 5,550
Philippines14 / 5,550
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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 29, 2026
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