6,837 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,837 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.
1,905 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Qualified career counselor, Japanese teacher and art teacher
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🥇Basic level and convesation.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
italki · China
Start teaching language Since 2012 / over 10,000 teaching hours / all kinds of courses experienced
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
Conversational Pro | Kids 6-11
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
⭐️ Japanese Conversation Practice | Speak More Naturally| 楽しい会話＆カスタマイズレッスン|JLPT・面接対策 ⭐️
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
JPT960 MD of JP and KOR ENG OK
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
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Nativeitalki · Japan
You can master REAL Casual or Business JAPANESE conversations with me! 自然な日本語で楽しく会話しましょう！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
💎Japanese Language Teacher 💎
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese Tutor | Beginner Specialist | Travel & JLPT N5–N4 | 4+ Years
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
ネイティブ/英語👌/N検定対策/ビジネス日本語/面接練習
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let’s enjoy the process to learn Japanese! Speak like natives!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🏮General JP💎ChildToAdult💎JLPT
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Have FUN Speaking Natural Japanese! 😊 ｜ From Daily Conversation to Business
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
New tutor 40%🔥Professional
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
A Native Japanese Teacher Teaching Since 2010 with Intercultural Communication Degree
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Native speaker | JLPT N3
Teaches A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Dedicated to Your Growth, 3000+ Hours with a Never-Give-Up Spirit❤️🔥
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
😊English OK/a little Chinese
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
6年間の講師経験をもつフランス在住講師
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Professional language teacher
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
役に立つ日本語を楽しく勉強しましょう！Why don't you study "practical Japanese" with fun?
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Casual Japanese & Anime Talk💬
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
italki · Kazakhstan
English & Japanese teacher | IELTS, TOEFL, Job Interview & Academic Success Coach
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Speak more, improve more!🤗
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($12), while italki offers the most choice (2,165 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 | 2,165 | $20 | $15–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,514 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 987 | $22 | $16–$30 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Preply | 862 | $24 | $18–$36 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 770 | $12 | $8.23–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 281 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Classgap | 77 | $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 | 56 | $34 | $27–$41 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 33 | $52 | $45–$80 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 16 | $28 | $24–$33 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 7 | $56 | $45–$65 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Japan4,479 / 6,837Taiwan165 / 6,837China156 / 6,837South Korea81 / 6,837
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,837
United States39 / 6,837
Italy20 / 6,837
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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 October 26, 2026
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