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.
2,541 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Grow your Japanese with natural conversations! Explore 3 ways to learn with me :)
Teaches A2–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Learn Japanese through Conversation 🗣️ × Culture 🇯🇵
NativeCafetalk · Japan
This is a class for students just starting with their Japanese studies. Let's assess your level and improve your Japanese!
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation/Reading/JLPT
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸 Japanese for Complete Beginners 🇯🇵 | Start from Hiragana 📚 | Speak with Confidence ✨
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Japanese for Beginners | Conversational Japanese | JLPT N5–N2 | Business Japanese | Japanese for Travel & Work
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
JLPT/Job Interview
Teaches B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Music composer, arranger, and player being interested in a variety of things🎵Feel free to stop by😊
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Japanese teacher in Tokyo👩🏫Love to talk? WELCOME! Let’s build your conversation confidence together✨ English OK!
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🌻Gentle Conversation Practice🗣
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語を話すことへの不安を無くし、自信を持つための時間
Teaches A2–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Let's have fun learning 'Conversational Japanese'! 😆👍 It's okay to make mistakes! You'll love Japanese even more with relaxed lessons! 🌸✨ Let's achieve your dr…
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Native Japanese
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
☆If you want to improve your Japanese Speaking skills, Welcome!☆
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Conversation-Focused Japanese | English Support OK | Relaxed & Practical Lessons ☕️ Speak More, Sound More Natural 🗣️
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Conversation|Adults|Basic
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
💮 All levels are welcome! (👶For those who have zero experience to who need Business Japanese🧑💼)
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Build your speaking skills with fun! Japanese lessons for all levels, travel, anime, daily conversation & Kansai dialect. Practical, personalized lessons you c…
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Master Conversational Japanese
Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly Japanese lessons ✨ Build confidence with a certified teacher (17+ yrs) 📚| For Adults
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Conversations Beyond the Textbook
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
続ければ成功する！
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Beginner to Advanced | Certified in 🇦🇺 | English ✅ | Learn Japanese with Personalized Lessonsn🐈
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Speak Natural Japanese with Confidence ! | Conversation & Casual Japanese
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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 / 5,560
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,560
United States31 / 5,560
Philippines14 / 5,560
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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 29, 2026
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