5,560 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 5,560 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $27 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
1,084 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Conversational English
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
N4～N２levelの日本語をていねいサポート！
Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
all levels, JLPT
Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
元小学校教師のやさしい日本語レッスン✨ さまざまなレベルや年齢に対応しています🏅 日本語ネイティブ｜指導歴10年以上
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation, Exams, Tourism
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
８年以上の教師経験。韓国と台湾、オンラインで日本語教師をしました。JLPTが好きです^^
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.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Trade & shipping🌏｜Overseas🌟
Teaches A1–C2
italki · Malaysia
KENJI 🇯🇵📝JLPT日常会话🗣️日语教师正规执照🎓日本生活9年📚10堂全日语游日本✈️中文+日语教学法
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
JLPT🙆Speaking ability😆
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🇫🇷FR/EN OK. Certified Teacher. Turn your JLPT knowledge into real Fluency & Confidence! 🗣️✨
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Group Lesson/ JLPT/ Upper/ 中文可
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Native Japanese teacher with 5 years of experience
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🌏Travel👨🌾daily talk🏯business
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn Japanese Enjoyably with a Tutor Who Has a STEM Background and Business Experience!
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Japanese teacher in Japan👩🏫
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Experienced Japanese tutor: beginners to advanced, business Japanese, JLPT
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Japanese
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
教育と心理のプロが教える、本気で学ぶ日本語＆JLPT🤝私のプロフィールを見てね💑
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Grammar | Conversation
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese teacher with over 3 years of teaching experience
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🔥Japanese for Beginner🔥
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Native Japanese Tutor / 海外在住２０年以上・英会講師
Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
🔥Compile based on students
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🟡ビジネス日本語のプロフェッショナル🟡JLPT合格対策🟡大学のマナー講師🟡就職の面接対策🟡ラグジュアリーブランドで10年間サービストレーナー経験
Teaches A2–C2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while Tusclases / FindTutors offers the most choice (1,481 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,481 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| italki | 1,135 | $18 | $14–$24 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| AmazingTalker | 904 | $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 | 696 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 239 | 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 | 54 | $34 | $27–$41 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 25 | $52 | $40–$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.
Japan3,395 / 5,560Taiwan151 / 5,560
China120 / 5,560
South Korea63 / 5,560Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,560
United States31 / 5,560
Philippines14 / 5,560
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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 29, 2026
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