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
Speak Japanese Naturally — Not Just Study It| Complete beginners are welcome|Business Japanese
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🗾 Conversational Japanese 🗣
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
BEST JAPANESE TEACHER EVER （ENGLISH \SPANISH)
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
JLPT strategies, grammar
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Experienced Coach|36 countries Travel exspert |Beginners, Free Talk ,JLPT ,Kids Ok, All Levels,
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
level 2 of the Eiken
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
italki · China
18年日语教学经验｜JLPT｜商务｜旅行|中英双语课程 —— 让日语学习变得简单、高效又有趣
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Casual free talk in Japanese
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
A friendly tutor with experience in 80+ countries, helping adults learn Japanese through manga, anim
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
🗣️Speak Chinese😘HSK👩🏫Academic
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
自然な日本語を話したい学習者のために。 中級〜上級者を対象に、フリートークやディスカッション、面接練習など、目的に合わせたレッスンを提供します。
Japanese (KS) · Teaches B1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
📒English explanation
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
italki · China
Teaches A1–B1
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎌Japanese for Beginners🎌
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
現役採用面接官「本当に受かる」模擬面接・旅行日本語・漫画で学ぶ・博多弁・4コママンガで学ぶ日本のビジネス習慣・バズるSNS添削・しりとりゲームなどを提供しています。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
半導体用語｜口語｜実用会話｜ビジネス
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸日本語って楽しい!!🌸初心者🔰OK！まちがえたってだいじょうぶ！たくさん話して会話になれよう！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
🍀Conversation🍀Beginner🍀K-POP
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let’s have fun! Bilingual Japanese teacher🇯🇵🇺🇸
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
🌏Basic🌏Talk🌏Exam🌏TravelChinese
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified with the 420-hour program, I teach real Japanese through fun, practical conversation (^^♪
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C1
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
∎Fluent in Ch, Jp, and Eng
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Advanced conversation class🏢
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2
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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 / 6,837Hong 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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