6,091 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,091 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $27 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.50. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
1,193 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
I’ll help correct the Japanese sentences you write!
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
8+years exp🏅certified📚
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeVerbling · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Top 1% Japanese Teacher! Learn to Speak Like a Local with a Native Teacher
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
【Certified Teacher🏫】Master Japanese with GENKI & QUARTET! From zero to JLPT N5-N3✨
Voscours
Cours de japonais en ligne pour débutants, avec préparation au JLPT Niveau 4 et 5
Japanese (Japan) · likely · 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.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Camera OFF！！電話をしているように、ゆっくり話しましょう(*^_^*)
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
✨8,000 Classes Completed ! ✨
Teaches A1–C2
NativeVerbling · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
I have 9 years of experience teaching Japanese, and I am capable of conversing in English and Arabic
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
【Feel your progress in 3 months!】 【Mistakes are chances to improve🌺】 Kind, patient support for your Japanese learning. Let’s speak fluent, natural Japanese tog…
Voscours
Japanese tutor for beginners, I have the JLPT exam and I can provide all the resources and knowledge you need to get your first j Japanese Language Proficiency…
Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
自分の会話能力をブラッシュアップしてみませんか
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Over 20 years of experiences
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeVerbling · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
■ビジネス日本語ではHR企業の経験や化粧品業界のセールスsectionマネージャーの経験を活かし面接対策、応募書類等の添削などを行っております!
Teaches A2–C2
Preply · Bulgaria
Certified tutor with 15 years of experience in teaching Japanese, all levels/JLPT/Conversational Japanese
Nachhilfeunterricht
Japanisch von den Basics bis JLPT N3-niveau für alle Altersgruppen.
Teaches A1–B1
NativeCafetalk · Japan
~1レッスン25分間で、あなたの一番の推しのアニメや漫画を、日本語教師の私に教えてください~
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Oral|Beginner|Fundamental
Teaches A1–A2
NativeVerbling · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Mistakes welcome! 🎉 Let's chat, laugh, and grow your Japanese naturally.🌱🚀
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
6+ years of experience /Polyglot（🗣🇬🇧🇯🇵🇩🇪🇪🇸) JLPT preparation tutor with 7 years’ experience. Expert in teaching Japanese pronunciation
Suasaulasparticulares
Japonês para Iniciantes e Preparatório JLPT N4/N5 | 18 anos de experiência
Teaches A1–B1
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while italki offers the most choice (1,635 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 | 1,635 | $19 | $15–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,484 | $20 | $16–$26 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 922 | $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 | 699 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 242 | 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 | 56 | $34 | $27–$41 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 27 | $52 | $43–$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.
Japan3,870 / 6,091Taiwan153 / 6,091
China130 / 6,091
South Korea69 / 6,091Hong Kong SAR China53 / 6,091
United States34 / 6,091
Philippines16 / 6,091
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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 30, 2026
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