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.
6,091 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Classgap · China
7 years of language teaching, children, adults, spoken Chinese, examination
Teaches A1–C1
Apprentus
Arabic language for children and adults. Arabic made easy
Teaches A1–C2
NativeEngoo · Japan
I attended a vocational school to study Gastronomy and was awarded third prize for creating a sweets recipe.
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Speaking /Listening/Working
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Not confident in free conversation? You’ll be surprised how much Japanese you can speak in 30 min!
Teaches A1–C2
NativeVerbling · Japan
Teaches A1–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
Anime & Gaming Fans! 🎮 Ex-Game Creator × Certified Japanese Teacher 🎖️ Turn Hard to Study into Hooked! Start from the basics and enjoy your favorite series! 🚀
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Tusclasesparticulares
Clase de Japones por online con Profesor nativo :)
Japanese (Japan) · likely
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's talk in Japanese! Practice your spoken Japanese, improve your fluency and enhance your vocabulary!
Classgap · Colombia
Teaches A1–A2
NativeEngoo · Japan
I have a Bachelor's degree in English and American Literature and a passion for helping others learn the language.
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
👑6klessons/Convo/JLPT/Kids/Biz
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
今年の夏は高野山（こうやさん）へ旅行しました。宿坊（しょくぼう）というお寺に泊まって、精進料理（しょうじんりょうり）を食べ巻いた。
Teaches A1–C2
NativeVerbling · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🗣🇯🇵Japanese from Zero｜Talk About Yourself in 3 Months｜English Support
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Tusclasesparticulares
Preparación para el JLPT y práctica de conversación
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
楽（たの）しくリラックスした雰囲気（ふんいき）で日本語（にほんご）で会話（かいわ）しましょう！
Classgap · Mexico
Teaches A1–C1
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! I have over 20 years of experience tutoring English conversation lessons.
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Qualified Teacher🥇Eng OK!
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
SPECIALIZE IN TEACHING BEGINNERS, focusing on their unique challenges to provide clear guidance📣
Teaches A1–B1
NativeVerbling · Japan
Teaches A2–C1
Preply · Ukraine
Japanese for Beginners | 6 Years Helping Students Start from Zero
Teaches A1–A2
Letuelezioni
Docente di lingua giapponese impartisce le lezioni online
Japanese (Japan) · likely
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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 / 6,091Taiwan153 / 6,091China130 / 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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