5,560 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 5,560 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.
5,560 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Just speak, and your personal Google review notebook grows! Enjoy a relaxing cafe chat with zero prep needed☕️
NativePreply · Japan
Solving Your I Can't Speak Well 🌸 I've done it with two friends in a month！！total beginners welcome, English support the whole way, and your own feedback sheet…
Nativeitalki · Japan
Most Friendly Sensei☺️ Anime OTAKU!
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Hitotubashi graduate school
Teaches A1–A2
Letuelezioni
Che ne dite se iniziamo a imparare il giapponese?
NativeCafetalk · Japan
リラックスして楽しく日常会話を練習しましょう！
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativePreply · Japan
【Professional】 Who wants to learn NIHONGO in English?🗣️ Just try 3 months first!! Active Japanese Teacher can support you to learn Japanese!! My teaching exper…
Nativeitalki · Japan
🇯🇵 Learn Natural Japanese with a Kind & Patient Kyoto-born Teacher🌸
Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Help your job interview.
Teaches A1–C2
Letuelezioni
Giapponese per tutti i livelli e preparazione JLPT: lezioni personalizzate
NativeCafetalk · Japan
【はじめての方へ】日本語のお悩み相談＆学習カリキュラム作り（25分）
NativePreply · Japan
Speak Japanese with more confidence and have fun! 🌸 Lessons like chatting at a café with a friend 📖 . I will support you with a personalized study plan to achi…
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸 For Beginner to Upper-Intermediate Learners｜Certified & Active School Teacher｜Eng OK 🌸
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎌Business,Travel&Daily Life 💼
Teaches A1–B2
Letuelezioni
Madrelingua giapponese offre lezioni personalizzate, anche conversazioni e lezioni con i testi
NativeCafetalk · Japan
3歳から8歳くらいのお子さまと、楽しく日本語に触れるレッスンです！
NativePreply · Japan
Turn the Japanese you “know” into Japanese you can actually SPEAK! 🚀🇯🇵 Conversation & role-play focused lessons to help you speak more naturally and confidentl…
Nativeitalki · Japan
Boost your confidence through fun Japanese conversation🎍
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Going abroad|Travel
Teaches A2
Letuelezioni
Lezioni di Giapponese Online con Madrelingua – Livello Principianti e Intermedio
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語（にほんご）でただ楽（たの）しく話（はな）したい方（かた）、相談（そうだん）したい方（かた）など向（む）け。たくさん話（はな）して自信（じしん）をつけましょう！
NativePreply · Japan
Not seeing progress in your studies? Speak more with customized lessons 🌸 Travel, daily conversation, JLPT & customer service Japanese 👩🏻🏫 Fun, practical less…
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌟You don't need perfect Japanese. Making mistakes is part of learning!🌟
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎌日本語会話🎤発音強化フリートーク😄
Teaches A1–C2
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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 | 1,135 | $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.
Japan3,395 / 5,560Taiwan151 / 5,560
China120 / 5,560
South Korea63 / 5,560
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,560
United States31 / 5,560
Philippines14 / 5,560
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How we collect this data
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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