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.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Japanese | Travel Conversation
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Interview Prep | Business JP
Teaches A1–A2
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
🌸Beginner | Conversations🌸
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
初中高中文高手|成人、児童中文
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Beginners🇯🇵 JLPT N5~N3/ Kids
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🌟Conversation✏️Travel✏️Kids🌟
Teaches A1–A2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
Japanese Talk Fun&Free Chat😄
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · South Korea
500+Lessons/Korean,Japanese
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Practical Conversation
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Free talk for all levels😊
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Business Japanese
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Taiwanese Chinese
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎈 Enjoy free talk and learn！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓Certified Japanese Teacher🎓
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🥇Conversation/TRVL /Biz.✈️IT💻
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Fundamental|Travel
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Professional language teacher
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation, grammar, etc.
Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
😊English OK/a little Chinese
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Casual Japanese & Anime Talk💬
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
educational experience 6years
Teaches A1–B1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Speak real Japanese naturally!
Teaches A1–B1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Lived in Taiwan🇹🇼 Chinese OK
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
🗣️ Beginner Japanese | Kids
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 / 1,326Taiwan43 / 1,326China28 / 1,326South Korea20 / 1,326Hong Kong SAR China12 / 1,326
Brazil6 / 1,326
United States6 / 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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