1,326 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $26 at the median, across the 1,326 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $18 and $34 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.50. Native speakers charge a median of $28 per hour, versus $22 for non-native tutors.
1,011 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeEngoo · Japan
After studying in an international school in Denmark during my high school years, I completed my bachelor's in Japan, majoring in Political Science.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Lived in Taiwan🇹🇼 Chinese OK
Teaches A1–C2
NativeEngoo · Japan
I worked as an in-house interpreter between Japanese and English for global companies for seven years and as an English tutor in English schools for three…
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
💛Original textbook🌎
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hi there! I studied art at a Community College in Oregon, U.S.A.
Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Speak more, improve more!🤗
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativeEngoo · Japan
I grew up in both Japan and the UK, giving me unique, firsthand insight into both English language communication and bicultural understanding.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Online JP teaching experience
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeEngoo · Japan
Born and raised in Japan, I have over two years of experience tutoring English to children.
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Lessons get you speaking🗣️
Teaches A1
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hi! I am from Japan and have experience working as an interpreter for an athletic team.
Japanese (Japan) · likely
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
All level🌱Conversational😊
Teaches A2
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hi everyone! My huge hobby is watching movies; I watch about 50 movies each year.
Japanese (Japan) · likely
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Oral|Beginner
Teaches A1–C2
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! I lived in Australia for many years and learned English from the people around me.
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🔥New Teacher50%off🔥
Teaches A1–C2
NativeEngoo · Japan
I was brought up in Japan but attended an international school from kindergarten to high school, giving me experience in both Japanese and English environments.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
JLPT Reading Coach📕✨
Teaches B1–C2
NativeEngoo · Japan
I have a Bachelor's degree in Law from the University of Tokyo.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Children (6-11)|JLPT N1|JLPT N4
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hi everyone, my name is Hilary. Although I was born and raised in Japan, I have lived in both Australia and the USA.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
日本語は使って覚える。僕がパス、あなたが話して、ゴール！
Teaches A1
NativeEngoo · Japan
I'm bilingual, speaking both English and Japanese.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
J-E bilingual🍎customized
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($10), while AmazingTalker offers the most choice (413 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AmazingTalker | 413 | $26 | $20–$32 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Engoo | 284 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Preply | 228 | $36 | $30–$45 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 164 | $17 | $9.85–$24 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| Cafetalk | 73 | $10 | $6.32–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| italki | 40 | $15 | $12–$22 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Wyzant | 31 | $55 | $43–$75 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| Classgap | 29 | $24 | $17–$29 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Verbling | 27 | $30 | $25–$36 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 16 | $30 | $26–$33 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Apprentus | 14 | $38 | $29–$51 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 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.
Japan966 / 1,326
Taiwan43 / 1,326
China28 / 1,326
South Korea20 / 1,326
Hong Kong SAR China12 / 1,326
United States6 / 1,326
Brazil6 / 1,326
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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 19, 2026
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