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.
1,110 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
JLPT strategies, grammar
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🌷🌷プロの日本語教師の資格🌷🌷会話レッスンが得意🌷🌷
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Children (6-11)|Conversation|Business
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
English, Spanish and Japanese
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Japan
🎉Conversation🎯Hobby English🎈
Teaches A2–B1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🗓️Weekly Updates🗓️
Teaches A1–A2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Enjoy outputting♪
Teaches A1–B1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Free talk | for kids to adults
Teaches A1–A2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎌 JLPT | Conversational Japane
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversational🇯🇵for Beginners
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
✈️Conversation
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · South Korea
Conversation | Basics
Teaches A1–B1
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎌 Conversational Japanese 🗣
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Basic Grammar ＆ Speaking
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Japan
5-Language Lessons
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
12 yrs teaching Experiences 🌟
Teaches A2–B1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Kids’ English👧｜Daily talk 🌏
AmazingTalker · China
🎓自由會話 | 教材課 | 發音糾正 | 面試指導
Teaches A2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🗾 Conversational Japanese 💬
Teaches A1–A2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🗾 Conversational Japanese 💬
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
English OK📚Taught N1passers
Teaches A1–B2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎓 JLPT N1 | Oral Chinese 🗣
AmazingTalker · China
🎤 Interpreter | Oral Chinese 🗣
AmazingTalker · Philippines
AB Communication Arts graduate
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 / 5,560China120 / 5,560South Korea63 / 5,560Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,560
United States31 / 5,560Philippines14 / 5,560
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Updated September 29, 2026
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