6,827 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,827 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.
1,900 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn Real, Polite & Practical Japanese from Hospitality Experience!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
grammar /speaking /EIKEN test
Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese Teacher | Beginner-Friendly & Practical Japanese | JLPT N5–N3
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 11 yrs Experience | Conversa
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
I’m here to support motivated learners, no matter what stage you’re at:) 学びたい方を、幅広くサポートします！ （※幅＝はば）
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 8 yrs Experience | Kids Engl
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.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Real-Life Japanese, Taught with Care | Beginners to JLPT | Online Specialist
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · South Korea
🎓 Korean Teacher | Kids Korean
Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
✨ Master Japanese for Travel, Work, Exams & Hobbies—Tailored & Fun Lessons with Ayano! 🌸
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
🌸 Japanese | Travel | Talk
Teaches A1–A2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎓 TCSOL | Conversational Chine
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
🎓 Certified Chinese Teacher |
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · South Korea
🎓 TESOL | 한국어회화 💼
Teaches A1–A2
AmazingTalker · South Korea
🎓 TESOL | Business English 💼
Teaches A1–A2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Speaking & Child
Teaches A2–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Chinese Fun🎉|Fundamentals😊
Teaches A1–A2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Conversation|Hobby
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Colombia
Conversational English | Kids
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
Conversational✨🗣️Advanced
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
🌟 Kids English | 1 yr Experien
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎓 TESOL | Conversation 👶
Teaches A1–B1
AmazingTalker · China
Reading|HSK|Basic
Teaches A2–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Travel Chinese/Fun Chinese
Teaches A1–A2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
HSK｜TOCFL｜Travel｜Conversation
Teaches A2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($12), while italki offers the most choice (2,163 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 | 2,163 | $20 | $15–$26 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,513 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 989 | $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 | 766 | $12 | $8.23–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 277 | 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 | 32 | $51 | $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.
Japan4,470 / 6,827Taiwan164 / 6,827China156 / 6,827South Korea81 / 6,827
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,827
United States39 / 6,827
Italy20 / 6,827
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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 25, 2026
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