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.
1,655 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
初級文法｜JLPT｜中上級会話
Japanese (KANSAI) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Help you reach your goal throughout this Japanese language learning journey!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeVerbling · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
Native (likely)LanguaTalk · Japan
Let's learn Japanese! For all age learner, welcome!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Native Japanese Coach | 25+ Yrs Exp. | Business & Conversation
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Voscours
Japanese for Kids | Teens | Adults
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
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Tutor Hunt
I am a professional, experienced teacher of more than 25years not only in England but in Japan.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeClassgap · Japan
Would you like to learn with a qualified teacher with over 18 years of experience?
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Apprentus
Japanese language free conversation Class for all of everyone.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
교과서에서 배운 일본어, 이제 자연스럽게 말해 봐요!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! I majored in English at university and hold teaching certifications for junior high and high school.
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Chinese OK / Blog / YouTube
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeVerbling · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Trilingual Japanese tutor with 6 years' teaching experience 👨🏫Expert in teaching Japanese pronunciation and pitch accent💪🏋
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeLanguaTalk · Japan
20 years experienced teacher specialized for beginners, 10,000+ online lessons
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Tusclasesparticulares
Adiós al "Desu/Masu"Habla como un nativo,He viajado a 35 países/Segura con un método de enseñanza basado en el coaching Principiantes/JLPT/adultos y niños/Viaj…
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Tutor Hunt
Hi everyone! I am a Japanese lady, qualified as a Japanese teacher.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Apprentus
Online chit-chat practice with native Japanese tutor
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Classgap · Brazil
Brazilian Portuguese teacher | 18 years experience | Lessons for adults, expats, kids
Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · China
「テキストで勉強した内容普段全然使わない！」と感じていませんか？実際、ネイティブの方が普段どうやって中国語を話しているかを会話しながら教えます^_^
Teaches A1–C2
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hi there! My name is Aki. I lived in New Zealand, the U.K., and Canada for over 10 years.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
在住台湾13年｜塾で指名多数
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
italkiで7年11ヶ月日本語を教えています！フィリピンのセブ島に約７年住んでいました！去年の年末にIT系の会社を引退しました。日本語でいろいろなお話をしましょう！どんなことでも聞いてくださいね！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
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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 / 6,828
Taiwan166 / 6,828China157 / 6,828
South Korea82 / 6,828
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,828
United States40 / 6,828
Italy19 / 6,828Brazil16 / 6,828SpeakDuo is launching 1:1 lessons with a small group of great teachers: fair pay, no race to the bottom on price, and students who already practise speaking every day. Leave your email and we'll be in touch.
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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