6,828 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,828 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $28 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $6.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
981 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
AmazingTalker · China
20 YEARS JP 😊
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
１０ years of experience
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Grammar｜JLPT｜Reading
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
CONV. FOR ADULTS & KIDS (6+)
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Ex. 8years / Basic~Business
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
子供日本語/ORG教材/N2対策
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🏅5700Lesson completed!!🌟
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Waseda Univ. Love traveling!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
Conversation|Business|Nikken
Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Japanese lessons 🍣✨
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Macao SAR China
JLPT / conversation / Travel
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Japan
JLPT✨Beginner's Japanese✨
Teaches A1–B1
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Travel|Conversation|Beginner
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎌 JLPT N2 | Business Japanese
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversational Mastery！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
👩🏫Fun🌸friendly🎉effective
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation🗣 | JLPT🈴
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
Exams|Kids&Adults|0 Basic
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Conversation|Beginner|Travel
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
High level 2,500 clases
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🌸speaking🌸native speaker
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
韓国で高校の日本語教師🐰
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
High quality|Conversation
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Let's Learn be fun
Teaches A1–B2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($12), while italki offers the most choice (2,150 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 | 2,150 | $20 | $15–$26 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,518 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 981 | $22 | $17–$29 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Preply | 862 | $24 | $18–$36 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 791 | $12 | $8.42–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 265 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Classgap | 76 | $21 | $17–$30 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Verbling | 69 | $31 | $25–$38 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Apprentus | 58 | $34 | $26–$42 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 34 | $54 | $45–$78 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 16 | $28 | $26–$33 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 8 | $53 | $41–$63 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Japan4,462 / 6,828Taiwan166 / 6,828China157 / 6,828
South Korea82 / 6,828Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,828
United States40 / 6,828
Italy19 / 6,828
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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 November 12, 2026
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