6,692 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,692 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.
946 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
😍Through TV Shows😍
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Basic~Business｜10 years ex
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
初級文法｜JLPT｜中上級会話
Japanese (KS) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Chinese OK / Blog / YouTube
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
在住台湾13年｜塾で指名多数
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Speak English with Confidence
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
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NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Beginner|Fundamental
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Conv｜Gram｜JLPT｜Biz｜AI
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🗣️ Conversation✈️ Travel🎌 JLPT
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Taka老師｜會話・語彙強化｜自然日語
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
ビジネス・面接・留学・JLPT
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
English and Chinese Fluent
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
Beginner | JLPT N5˜N1
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Teach Japanese as a friend 👭
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
5000+lessons|Conversation
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
神戸在住 中国語日本語で授業
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
🔥JLPT Exam🔥Beginners welcome😊
Teaches A1–B1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
5yrsExp🌷 Elementary～Advanced
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
8+years exp🏅certified📚
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
✨8,000 Classes Completed ! ✨
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Over 20 years of experiences
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Oral|Beginner|Fundamental
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
MIT Sloan, Waseda uni grad
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
20 YEARS JP 😊
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while italki offers the most choice (2,158 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 | 2,158 | $20 | $15–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,489 | $20 | $16–$26 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 946 | $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 | 728 | $11 | $7.58–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 257 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Classgap | 73 | $23 | $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 | 31 | $55 | $43–$75 | 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.
Japan4,382 / 6,692Taiwan165 / 6,692China149 / 6,692
South Korea75 / 6,692Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,692
United States39 / 6,692
Philippines18 / 6,692
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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 6, 2026
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