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.
631 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🗣️ Conversation✈️ Travel🎌 JLPT
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🎯 Master Japanese with a Native Tutor｜JLPT・Conversation・Business｜10+ Yrs Exp
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–B2
Nachhilfepro
Beginners are welcome! Learn natural Japanese (N4, N5) with a cheerful and encouraging teacher. 😊✊🏻✨
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
現在（げんざい）生徒（せいと）募集中（ぼしゅうちゅう）！！ あなたにぴったりのレッスンを考（かんが）えよう！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeClassgap · Japan
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
Like many of you, I learned English as a second language after high school in Japan.
Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Taka老師｜會話・語彙強化｜自然日語
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🎖️Preply Certified Tutor🎖️180+ Students taught | Beginners warmly welcome🌸 Daily Conversation・Travel・Business Japanese✈️🎓 Let’s move from “I understand” to “I…
Nativeitalki · Japan
[1-Yr Coaching Exp・Your Japanese Coach] Never Boring! Learn Natural Japanese with English Support🙆
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
韓国語で書かれた話を読んだり、聞いたりするレッスンです
Teaches A1–B2
FindTutors
I am a native Japanese speaker and patient tutor. My online lessons are for anyone who wants to learn natural Japanese
Teaches A1–C2
NativeClassgap · Japan
Teaches A1–B2
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! After high school, I attended a university in the US, where I majored in marketing.
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
English and Chinese Fluent
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Let’s have a fun time together!
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · China
「テキストで勉強した内容普段全然使わない！」と感じていませんか？実際、ネイティブの方が普段どうやって中国語を話しているかを会話しながら教えます^_^
Teaches A1–C2
Tusclasesparticulares
CLASES DE JAPONÉS PARA PRINCIPIANTES
Teaches A1–A2
Classgap · Ukraine
Teaches A1–C1
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Teach Japanese as a friend 👭
Teaches A1–B1
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! I'm Elly. I graduated from the School of International Relations at a university in Tokyo.
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Self-division and study in Japanese language. ☺ It's okay even if you can't speak Japanese at all^^ Let's learn together comfortably✨
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
☘️ Registered Teacher in Ireland | 🎓20+ Yrs Secondary Teacher & Examiner | 🗺️English Support
Teaches A1–B1
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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 / 1,326
South Korea20 / 1,326
Hong Kong SAR China12 / 1,326
United States6 / 1,326
Brazil6 / 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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