6,091 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,091 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.
1,161 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Professional in business Japanese and everyday conversation! **ビジネス日本語と日常会話のプロ**です！
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
🎯 Conversation ｜Prepare JLPT｜
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
I met Japanese learners from 30 countries🌍 slow and steady★
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Canada
Business/Conversations
Teaches A2–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
✨ Beginners Welcome! Build Your Confidence with Fun & Patient Lessons ✨
Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🍒Free Talk🍓Business Japanese
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸 Japanese Tutor | From Beginner to Advanced | Casual Conversation｜Business & Interview Support
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Coach with Japanese😎
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Professional Japanese Teacher | Beginners to Business | 25y CEO Experience
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
初中高級日文｜商業旅遊｜JLPT
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
italki · Philippines
TEFL-Certified English Teacher| Expert in Global Business Communication & Professional English
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
認定上級講師｜講師経験10年以上
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Here to Support Your Japanese Journey ☀️
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation/business
Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let's master natural Japanese the most quickly. Beginners and JLPT learners are also very welcome.
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Kids🐼Business/中国語OK🍀
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
【English OK!👌】Are you not confident in Japanese? Absolutely fine! 一緒に頑張りましょう！
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
日本教育學碩士👨🎓專注兒童青少年日文語言教育
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🗣️ Speak Natural Japanese | Tokyo Business Professional | Top school Graduate | English OK🌸
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Why should you choose me?
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Pass the JLPT Smarter | N5–N2 Japanese Coach
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
📘Conversation & Speaking 📘
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
🏅You can learn here with a qualified and experienced professional teacher!✅English is available
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🔥AT Restart discount🔥
Teaches A1–C2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while italki offers the most choice (1,635 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 | 1,635 | $19 | $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.
Japan3,870 / 6,091
Taiwan153 / 6,091China130 / 6,091
South Korea69 / 6,091Hong Kong SAR China53 / 6,091
United States34 / 6,091Philippines16 / 6,091
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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 September 30, 2026
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