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.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🌸 JLPT N1-N2 🌳in Chinese OK🔥
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B2–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Beginner|Business
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Conversation|Travel|JLPT Test
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Beginner|Travel
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎁 LIMITED OFFER 1USD CLASS 🎑
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Malaysia
✔N5 ✔Entry Lvl ✔Travel-Use
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
5 years+ teaching experience
Teaches A1–A2
AmazingTalker · Japan
Beg–Int｜Business｜JLPT
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation/English Support🌏
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
面接準備・ビジネス語・趣味
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
I'm Ogawa. Native Japanese
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
2 years of teaching experience
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
I am a qualified teacher!
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🥇Conversation・Travel Japanese
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
Japanese Introduction
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Phonics💬Group🈹Easter🔥
Teaches A1–A2
AmazingTalker · Malaysia
😍Critical thinking 😍
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Studied abroad in Spain
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Japanese tutor 6 years
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Beginner|JLPT N4|Fundamental
Teaches A1–B1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
TOEIC 925 🎓 Chinese 3th Class
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Conversation|Beginner|JLPT N5
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
English, Japanese,Cantonese
Teaches A1
AmazingTalker · China
👶Kids OK🔥Cantonese ok
Teaches A1–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 / 5,560China120 / 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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