6,820 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,820 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.
1,646 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
Conversation to all level
Teaches C1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Oral|Beginner|Hobby
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Oral|Hobby
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Singapore
Conversation/Free talk/hobby
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Living in Taiwan😁TOEIC 825😁
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
beginner Japaneses/Free talk
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
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NativeAmazingTalker · China
HSK Clearance Mentor
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1
AmazingTalker · South Korea
🗣 Conversational Japanese | Ki
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
✈️ Professional Japanese
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎌 Japanese | Conversation ✨
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Effective lessons using acting
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🥇Adult English🌟Business Talk🌟
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🗾 Conversational Japanese ✈️
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎌 Everyday Japanese 🌎
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓日本語教育能力検定試験｜会話・ビジネス💼
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 Japanese | Conversational Ko
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Fundamental
Teaches A1
AmazingTalker · Italy
🎓 Diploma | JLPT N4 Prep 📚
Teaches A1–A2
AmazingTalker · Brazil
Book your trial class 🎯
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · France
🎓 TESOL | Conversation 👶
Teaches A1–A2
AmazingTalker · United States
Conversation|Beginner|Oral
Teaches B1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 TESOL | Conversation 👶
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Guaranteed Score Improvement 🎯
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🧸 Kids English | Conversation
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–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 | 1,511 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 985 | $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 | 758 | $12 | $7.60 –$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.
Japan4,467 / 6,820Taiwan163 / 6,820China156 / 6,820South Korea81 / 6,820
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,820United States39 / 6,820Italy20 / 6,820
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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 23, 2026
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