5,203 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 5,203 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.
1,009 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · Japan
🏅3.500 lecciones dadas en línea. 🎓Soy profesional certificada.
Teaches A1–A2
FindTutors
JLPT N1 Tutor, Five Years in Japan, Multilingual—Beginner to Business Japanese
NativeCafetalk · Japan
No materials or preparation needed—let's just relax and chat! Feel free to ask for advice on learning Japanese, too.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Kids👦All Levels📕Conversation
Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese Teacher | 10+ years Exp | Improve Your Speaking Fast
Teaches A1–C1
NativePreply · Japan
Japanese from zero🤗 Start speaking from your first lessons! English & Spanish👌🗣️ I’ll help you learn practical Japanese! Travel✈️, Everyday conversation, JLPT…
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's practice speaking Japanese with me(*'▽') Beginners are welcome☆
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
✨Japanese for conversation✨
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
初級からJLPT対策まで。8年のティーチング経験で、使える日本語を楽しくサポートします！
Teaches A1–A2
Preply · Ukraine
JLPT N1｜Japanese for Beginners, JLPT & Real-Life Conversation
NativeCafetalk · Japan
どんなレッスンにするか相談（そうだん）したり、日本語（にほんご）のレベルを確認（かくにん）します。
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Basic Japanese | English OK
Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸 Let's Talk Instead of Just Memorizing!|Spanish OK| I'm a Japanese living in Mexico 😊
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Not sure what to study? Studying Japanese but still struggling to speak? 📚 Learn from the basics with textbooks and mostly in Japanese | Turn what you know int…
NativeCafetalk · Japan
200字（じ）で 学ぶ(まなぶ) わたしの 日本語 - アウトップット(書く，話す) + 発音(はつおん), イントネーション-
NativeAmazingTalker · China
JLPT，会話専門｜企業面接指導
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Want to Work, Study, or Live in Japan?
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🌸 Speak with confidence! Japanese lessons that help you communicate 🌸 Beginner-Friendly | Experienced Native Japanese Teacher | JLPT Grammar N5–N3📚
NativeCafetalk · Japan
生徒さんの興味がある内容でフリートーク、旅行会話、発音矯正、写 真を見て会話練習など、アウトプットがたくさん出来るレッスンです。
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
beginners•HSK Test•grammar
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🗼 Currently Teaching at a Japanese Language School 🗼 | Nationally Certified Japanese Language Teacher | Practical Conversation, JLPT & Business Japanese | Engl…
Nativeitalki · Japan
If you want to improve your Japanese and want detailed lesson notes, I am the best teacher for you!
Teaches A1–C2
Cafetalk · Japan
Let's get to know each other first!
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Professional teacher
Teaches A1–B2
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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 | 792 | $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.
Japan3,069 / 5,203Taiwan150 / 5,203China116 / 5,203
South Korea63 / 5,203
Hong Kong SAR China51 / 5,203
United States31 / 5,203
Philippines14 / 5,203
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Updated September 29, 2026
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