6,274 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,274 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.
922 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Conversation|Travel|Oral
Teaches A1–A2
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Conversation・Beginner・JLPT
Teaches A1–B1
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Taiwanese Chinese
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Japan
10+ years teaching / Japan👩🏻💼
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
beginner to advanced level🏅
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
🌸Beginner | Conversations🌸
Teaches A1–C2
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NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🥇Basic level and convesation.
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🌟Conversation✏️Travel✏️Kids🌟
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Free talk for all levels😊
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
💎Japanese Language Teacher 💎
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🥇Conversation/TOEIC/Test
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
ネイティブ/英語👌/N検定対策/ビジネス日本語/面接練習
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🏮General JP💎ChildToAdult💎JLPT
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Business Japanese Pro
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
New tutor 40%🔥Professional
Teaches B1–B2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Native speaker | JLPT N3
Teaches A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Professional language teacher
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation, grammar, etc.
Teaches A1–B2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Conversation|Beginner|Travel
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Fundamental|Travel
Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Casual Japanese & Anime Talk💬
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Lived in Taiwan🇹🇼 Chinese OK
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
💗 5600+ Teaching Hours ✨
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Hobby|Oral
Teaches A1–A2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while italki offers the most choice (1,818 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 | 1,818 | $20 | $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.
Japan4,037 / 6,274Taiwan155 / 6,274
China135 / 6,274South Korea69 / 6,274Hong Kong SAR China53 / 6,274
United States36 / 6,274
Philippines16 / 6,274
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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 October 1, 2026
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