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
🇯🇵Native Japanese Tutor🇯🇵 with Banking & 🌍Global Business Experience
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Beginner|Travel
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸 Japanese for Work & Life in Japan | 10+ Years Corporate/IT Experience(한국어 지원 가능)👩💻
Teaches A2–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Beginner|Business
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
If you want to improve your Japanese and want detailed lesson notes, I am the best teacher for you!
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Conversation|Travel|JLPT Test
Teaches A1–C2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese Teacher since 2017 | Practical Conversation, JLPT & Business Japanese
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎁 LIMITED OFFER 1USD CLASS 🎑
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Practical Japanese for Real Life & Work 🇯🇵 | Conversation Support in English
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
AmazingTalker · Malaysia
✔N5 ✔Entry Lvl ✔Travel-Use
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
100% Japanese teacher
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
5 years+ teaching experience
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak Japanese with Confidence | Clear, Structured Lessons for Adult Learners
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Fun & natural Japanese🗣✨
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
italki · Indonesia
📜Certified English, Japanese & Indonesian Teacher with Japanese Manufacturing 🏭Industry Experience
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Japan
Beg–Int｜Business｜JLPT
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
✈️ Travel Japanese | 🌱 Beginners | 🎈 Kids Welcome | 💼 Business Japanese
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation/English Support🌏
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
【Mistakes Welcome】Japanese for part-time jobs| Beginners OK |Conversation| Reading| Writing Diaries|
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
面接準備・ビジネス語・趣味
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
MA student in Japanese Language Education/ English OK
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
I'm Ogawa. Native Japanese
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Practical Japanese for Real Life 🌸 Conversation, Travel & Keigo🇯🇵
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
I am a qualified 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 / 6,091Taiwan153 / 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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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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