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.
3,206 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativePreply · Japan
Learn Japanese with English and Spanish - for travel, kids, and all levels.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
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NativeVerbling · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
Tusclasesparticulares
Profesor de japonés, enfocado en la comunicación real. Enseño todos los niveles (N5-N1), adaptándome al objetivo del estudiante
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Practice and improve your skills through casual conversation
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Talk!Talk!Talk😄たくさん会話をしよう
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
私と一緒に楽しく日本語を話しましょう！
Teaches A2–C1
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativePreply · Japan
Japanese for Beginners & Japan Travelers ✈️ | Grammar, Vocabulary & Conversation | Speak with Confidence 🔥
Verbling · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
Voscours
Étudiante en LLCE japonais à l’université de Strasbourg, et voulant devenir professeure je cherche un moyen de m’exercer.
Teaches A1–B2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日常会話と日本文化が学べる『いろどり』で日本語会話を練習しましょう。すぐに使える日本語がいっぱいです！
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
For Business & Professionals
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Mistakes welcome! 🎉 Let's chat, laugh, and grow your Japanese naturally.🌱🚀
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
❤️🔥Beginner & Travel Japan with confidence | Real conversations | Certified Tutor with 3 Teaching Licenses ✈️ Brazil-Based💚
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Verbling · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
Voscours
Professeur de japonais - native en japonais, je parle japonais, anglais et français
Japanese (Japan) · likely
NativeCafetalk · Japan
★Free conversation★
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
日本語講師20年歴、中国語(中)、
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese teacher with over 2 years of experience in teaching online
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Expert Native Japanese Tutor with 2+ Years Experience! Australia-Experienced & Beginner Friendly.
Voscours
Diplôme d'Architecture et journaliste artistique actif avec plus de 10 ans d'expérience donne des cours en ligne
Japanese (Japan) · likely
Verbling · Japan
Teaches C1
NativeCafetalk · Japan
毎回ひとつのテーマで“話せるフランス語”を！基礎文法も自然に身につく、やさしい30分。
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
✈️Travel🌟Pronunciation
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🏅 Top 1% of Japanese instructor in2022 🌸 Licensed Kindergarten Teacher
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 / 6,091
China130 / 6,091
South Korea69 / 6,091
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 6,091
United States34 / 6,091
Philippines16 / 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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