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
English Support ✔ | Friendly Japanese Conversation | Beginner to Business
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
**English Reboot for Adults**
Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Solve Your Speaking Struggles! 🌸 Fun, Tailored Japanese for Travel & Daily Life
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 Japanese Teacher | Conversat
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified teacher + 1 year of experience // Professeur certifié + 1 an d'expérience
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎌 JLPT N1 | Conversational Jap
Teaches A1–C2
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Nativeitalki · Japan
米国とタイで生活した間、現地の方に日本語を教えていました。While living in the US and Thailand, I taught Japanese to local people.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 Certified Japanese Teacher |
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
✈️ Learn Basic Japanese with a Tutor Who Helped Foreign Travelers in Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
A teacher who’s like a friend!
Japanese (KS) · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
JLPT対策＆実践会話専門の日本語講師／1年間の指導経験（合格実績あり）／日本在住ネイティブ
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
JLPT N1|JLPT N2
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
あなたの日本語の成長を支えます！ Supporting your Japanese growth for work and daily life
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🌟Love English Listening 📚
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語教師資格あり！ 会話・JLPT・ビジネスにも対応しています！ 話しやすい雰囲気を作りますので、安心して授業に来てください！
Japanese (Japan) · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
Master Chinese Conversation🎯
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn Japanese with Passion | Anime Fans Welcome!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🗾 Conversational Japanese 💬
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
ニュージーランド、韓国、中国の3か国で日本語を教えてきました。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
AmazingTalker · China
🎌 7 yrs Experience | Conversat
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
初級からJLPT対策まで。8年のティーチング経験で、使える日本語を楽しくサポートします！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
AmazingTalker · China
🌲 Class is Vivid 🌹Interesting
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
ぜひ「小さな日本留学」を楽しみましょう🇯🇵✨｜ホストファミリー＆地域で日本語を教える先生｜予約枠たっぷり
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Business😉Presentation-Speech
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 / 6,837
South 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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