5,195 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 5,195 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $27 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $4.46. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
5,195 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativePreply · Japan
Master Japanese for Your Trip to Japan✨ Learn in English or Korean too🙌 Japanese is easy! You'll be speaking Japanese from today! Let's impress the Japanese wi…
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 Japanese | Conversational Ko
Teaches A1–A2
Tusclasesparticulares
Clases particulares online de japonés básico para principiantes
Nativeitalki · Japan
あなたの「日本語を話したい！」をサポートします。ネイティブだからできるレッスンを提供します！
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Your Guide to Working Holiday in Japan Within a Year 🇯🇵
AmazingTalker · South Korea
🎓 JLPT N1 | Conversational Jap
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.
Voscours
Je donne des cours de japonais pour débutant ou grand débutant
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–A2
Preply · Brazil
Certified teacher with JLPT N1 level and 5 years of experience living in Japan, ready to help you learn Japanese in a practical and fun way.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Fundamental
Teaches A1
Voscours
Communication en JAPONAIS apprenez a parler !
Nativeitalki · Japan
Experienced Japanese tutor: beginners to advanced, business Japanese, JLPT
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Speak Japanese with confidence❣️🗣️ 14 years teaching × 15 years abroad → Fun, clear lessons that actually work✨
AmazingTalker · Venezuela
🗣 Conversational English | Kid
Teaches A2–B1
Voscours
Prof de la langue japonaise marocain 100% method japonaise
Nativeitalki · Brazil
日本語・ブラジルポルトガル語ネイティブスピーカー
Teaches A1–B1
NativePreply · Japan
🎖️Certified Preply Tutor🎖️ 👉Professional Japanese Teacher | Former Nurse & Counselor 💬 | Conversation-Focused Lessons 🗣️ | Traveled to 30+ countries 🌍JLPT N5～１
AmazingTalker · Italy
🎓 Diploma | JLPT N4 Prep 📚
Teaches A1–A2
Voscours
Cours de japonais (en français) en ligne
Nativeitalki · Japan
美しい日本語表現やマナー、自然な発音を楽しく学びましょう。
Teaches B1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Textbooks are out! Learn real Japanese through what you love. Experience as a travel guide in Japan!
AmazingTalker · Brazil
Book your trial class 🎯
Teaches A1–C2
Voscours
Cours de soutien scolaire et aide aux devoirs
Nativeitalki · Japan
Tengo certificado de profesora de japonés
Teaches A1–B1
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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 |
| 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 |
| italki | 784 | $18 | $14–$24 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 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 | 40 | $34 | $27–$43 | 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.
Japan3,061 / 5,195
Taiwan150 / 5,195
China116 / 5,195South Korea63 / 5,195
Hong Kong SAR China51 / 5,195
United States31 / 5,195
Philippines14 / 5,195
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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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