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.
2,700 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
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。
Teaches A1–B2
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
🎓 TESOL | Kids Conversation 🗣
Nativeitalki · Japan
I teach Japanese at a Japanese language school. I am good at beginner level lessons.
Teaches A1–B1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
High School🎓Basic English✅
Teaches A2
italki · Austria
Helping you speak (Austrian) German with Confidence!
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Natural Japanese step by step🐣
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.
italki · Japan
A friendly and talkative teacher of Russian and Japanese:)
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 8 yrs Experience | Conversat
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–A2
AmazingTalker · United Kingdom
Children (6-11)
Nativeitalki · Japan
Planning a trip to Japan 🇯🇵 ? Let’s learn practical Japanese and useful cultural tips with me !
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎓 Taiwan Mandarin Cert | Korea
Teaches A1
Nativeitalki · Japan
国家認定講師 / Nationally Registered Japanese Teacher✨
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 TESOL | Kids Conversation 🗣
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 Japanese Teacher | Conversat
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Native Japanese｜French support
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn "Survival Japanese" from a Digital Nomad & Tokyo Native! Lets practice Speakin like a native!
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Beginner|Travel
Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak Japanese Naturally — Not Just Study It| Complete beginners are welcome|Business Japanese
Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🏅From toddlers to business 🤗
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn Japanese with an English-speaking native tutor
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 JLPT Teacher | Conversationa
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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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