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.
627 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Scratch to Advanced, Teach in 🇬🇧, 🇰🇷, 🇯🇵, 25yrs EXP, 53,000 hrs offline and 24,550 hrs online
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
😍Through TV Shows😍
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeVerbling · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Classgap · Italy
Japanese clases in a dynamic and interactive way. Let have fun learning!
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Your Safe Space to Start Japanese 🌸Learn naturally with a friendly, certified tutor. Beginner Friendly 🌱 | Former HR Professional 💼 | Interview Prep & English…
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
It provides the opportunity for people who have studied Japanese to chat in order to brush up.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · 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.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Basic~Business｜10 years ex
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeVerbling · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
italkiで7年11ヶ月日本語を教えています！フィリピンのセブ島に約７年住んでいました！去年の年末にIT系の会社を引退しました。日本語でいろいろなお話をしましょう！どんなことでも聞いてくださいね！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🏆 [Ranked #4 in Japan] Professional AI Japanese Language Trainer 💼 Expert in Business Interviews & JLPT N1/N2 Success! 🎯 🚀 IT/NLP Patent Holder: Mastering Japa…
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
まだまだ遅くない！中学英語の基礎文法をゼロから楽しく学ぼう
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
NativeClassgap · Japan
Speak Japanese confidently | Osaka-raised, US-educated tech professional
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
初級文法｜JLPT｜中上級会話
Japanese (KS) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeVerbling · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese teacher with 3 qualifications and teaching experience at schools.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🌸 Beginners Welcome! 📚 Certified Teacher | 💼 Current HR | 🗣 Conversation & Interview | 🗼 20+ Years in Tokyo
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
台湾旅行がもっと安心で楽しくなる30分 旅行でよく使う中国語や現地で役立つコミュニケーション、旅行前の疑問や不安を解消します。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Chinese OK / Blog / YouTube
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeVerbling · United States
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Qualified and experienced teacher.Skillful at teaching beginners.General,JLPT, honorific, etc.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Practical Japanese for Work & Life 🇯🇵 | JLPT • Interviews | English C2
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Practice how to communicate your strengths naturally in Japanese job interviews. I will give you practical feedback from the perspective of a Japanese hiring i…
Japanese (Japan) · likely
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
在住台湾13年｜塾で指名多数
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeVerbling · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
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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 / 6,692
Taiwan165 / 6,692
China149 / 6,692
South Korea75 / 6,692
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,692United States39 / 6,692
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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 October 6, 2026
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