6,828 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,828 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $28 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $6.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
791 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Knowledge and skills alone aren't enough to become fluent in a language.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
N5~N4
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
NativeCafetalk · Japan
「介護の現場で使える日本語をいっしょに楽しく学びましょう！」
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
NativeCafetalk · South Korea
Stop boring books & memorizing. Let Korean flow naturally! Turn habits into lessons. Beginners welcome! Let's have fun! ☕
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
まちがっても大丈夫！ゆっくり一緒に話しましょう。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
買い物・旅行・友達との会話など、身近な場面で使える日本語を練習！ロールプレイを通して、自分の言葉で自然に話す力を育てましょう。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · 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.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
たのしい国語
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
文法を中心に体系的に学んで、日本語を使いこなそう！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
興味のある話題について楽しくお話ししながら、発音や単語、フレーズを学びましょう。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
間違えても大丈夫！自然な日本語を身につけましょう🎶
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Say everything you want to say—in Japanese!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Cafetalk · United States
日本語でのフォローもOK！初心者大歓迎のカジュアルなフリートークです。
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · South Korea
少し話せる初心者〜フリートークまで｜日本語で質問OK・発音も直せます
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let’s Enjoy English! ☕
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
A 25-minute conversation with topics based on your interests
Teaches B1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's master a basic self-introduction in Japanese!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語の基礎が無い方も、昔勉強して復習してみようという方も、皆歓迎します。（歡迎没有五十音基礎的人、也歡迎從頭想複習的人。）
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
文法や単語は分かるのに、会話になると言葉が出てこない方へ。自分の言葉で話せる力を一緒に育てます。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
初めてでも大丈夫！一緒に最初の一歩を踏み出しましょう。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
【No.1 Popular Lesson】 Listen to lots of natural, real-life Japanese! Use the phrases you learn to practice speaking a lot too!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
す初心者さん大歓迎！一緒に文字を覚えましょう！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Studied Japanese but feel nervous about speaking? Don't worry about making mistakes or searching for words! Let’s enjoy chatting in simple Japanese at your own…
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
～中級者から上級者向け～/For Intermediate to Advanced Learners 仕事で使う日本語を、会話練習やロールプレイで楽しく学びましょう！ Learn practical Japanese for the workplace through fun conversation practic…
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($12), while italki offers the most choice (2,150 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 | 2,150 | $20 | $15–$26 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,518 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 981 | $22 | $17–$29 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Preply | 862 | $24 | $18–$36 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 791 | $12 | $8.42–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 265 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Classgap | 76 | $21 | $17–$30 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Verbling | 69 | $31 | $25–$38 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Apprentus | 58 | $34 | $26–$42 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 34 | $54 | $45–$78 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 16 | $28 | $26–$33 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 8 | $53 | $41–$63 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Japan4,462 / 6,828
Taiwan166 / 6,828
China157 / 6,828South Korea82 / 6,828
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,828United States40 / 6,828
Italy19 / 6,828
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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 November 12, 2026
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