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.
673 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎐Beginners Welcome🎐
Teaches A1–A2
NativeEngoo · Japan
I have a Bachelor of Arts in Media and Performance Studies.
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
I will teach you the phrases you can use right away★
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Travel|Oral
Teaches A1–C2
NativeEngoo · Japan
I attended Keele University in England as an exchange student during my senior year of college.
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Above all, let’s have fun learning Japanese 😊 I consider your preferred lesson style for each student. / Focus on both conversational and grammar lessons 📕 / G…
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NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Oral|Travel
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hi! My name is Mayu. I spent my childhood living in various countries, including Japan, the United States, Canada, and Vietnam.
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Support in French and English / Focus on Conversation / Beginners Welcome / For Kids and Adults
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Certified teacher, English OK
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hi! I am Taisho. I’m a bilingual English tutor who speaks both English and Japanese fluently.
NativePreply · Japan
Let's have a productive Japanese lesson! ⭐️Please message me before book a trail lesson⭐️ It'd be nice if you share these information in advance! ・your current…
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🏝️5500+ Lessons, Eng OK
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! My name is Kotaro. I live in Canada, and my educational background is in Marketing.
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
【Feel your progress in 3 months!】 【Mistakes are chances to improve🌺】 Kind, patient support for your Japanese learning. Let’s speak fluent, natural Japanese tog…
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Talk!Talk!Talk😄たくさん会話をしよう
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! My name is Miu, and I have had the opportunity to live in New York for more than three years.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
[JLPT N5-N2 & Conversation] Go Beyond Casual Chat—Real-Time Feedback & Expression Support!
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
For Business & Professionals
Teaches A1–C2
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hi there! I studied art at a Community College in Oregon, U.S.A.
Teaches A1–C1
NativePreply · Japan
Preply Certified Tutor🏅English is OK! 🌸 I will support you kindly and let you learn at your own pace while having fun. 🥰 My lessons are conversation-centered a…
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
日本語講師20年歴、 中国語(中)、
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
1. Master Natural Japanese Smoothly with My Original Texts!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello, I’m Taiyo.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
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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 / 1,326Taiwan43 / 1,326
China28 / 1,326
South Korea20 / 1,326
Hong Kong SAR China12 / 1,326
Brazil6 / 1,326
United States6 / 1,326
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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 19, 2026
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