4,128 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 4,128 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $28 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $3.19. Native speakers charge a median of $19 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
6 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeEngoo · Japan
Eiken Grade 1, TOEIC 985, Graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Pronunciation correction, Eiken (all grades), TOEIC lessons available…
NativeEngoo · Japan
Drawing on my work experience at U.S.-based airlines and law firms, I provide instruction as a Certified English Pronunciation Instructor specializing in…
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hi! I'm Yamato! I love to tutor English, and I'm especially good at tutoring pronunciation.
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hi, I'm Kage! I'm from Japan. I lived in Boston when I was a child, and I use that experience to help you improve your English pronunciation.
NativeEngoo · Japan
I have more than 10 years of experience tutoring English, including English conversation, pronunciation, high school and junior high school English, and…
NativeEngoo · Japan
Although I am Japanese, I have a very neutral accent.
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while Tusclases / FindTutors offers the most choice (1,481 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,481 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| Preply | 862 | $24 | $18–$36 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 696 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| italki | 370 | $17 | $13–$22 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| AmazingTalker | 268 | $26 | $20–$33 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Engoo | 239 | 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 |
| Wyzant | 25 | $52 | $40–$70 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| Apprentus | 23 | $34 | $29–$50 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 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.
Japan2,316 / 4,128
South Korea42 / 4,128
Taiwan35 / 4,128
China34 / 4,128
United States22 / 4,128
Spain12 / 4,128
Italy12 / 4,128
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Updated September 28, 2026
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