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.
429 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Travel|Conversation|Beginner
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Japanese for Beginners | Conversational Japanese | JLPT N5–N2 | Business Japanese | Japanese for Travel & Work
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Japanese lessons 🍣✨
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Live in Czech for 3 yrs | Beginners friendly with English support🍀Easy Grammar | Conversation-focused | Travel phrases | Fun atmosphere🌸
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎌 JLPT N2 | Business Japanese
Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · Japan
Fun & Active Japanese! 🗣️ Focus on Speaking with English Support ✨ Travel & Culture Tips ✈️ Lessons are adapted to your level using English and Japanese！
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation🗣 | JLPT🈴
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🗓️ Flexible scheduling available to fit your needs! 😊 I’m a Japanese teacher living in London who loves traveling and anime ☆ I can also teach you Hakata diale…
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🌸speaking🌸native speaker
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Japanese Teacher with Experience in Australia 🇦🇺 | Personalized Lessons for Travel, Anime & Daily Life 🙆 | From Your First Hiragana Lesson to Expressing Opinio…
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
韓国で高校の日本語教師🐰
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
Exams|Kids&Adults|0 Basic
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
High quality|Conversation
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
mom of 2👶|🗾|7yars exp🌷
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
💗5600 + Teaching Time✨
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
TOPIK Conversation K-drama
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🏅Fun Conversation practices🏅
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
English⭐️Chinese OK🥰
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Classes in Japanese！🍁
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
グループレッスン募集中
Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Certified🏅3 yrs exp.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
👑6klessons/Convo/JLPT/Kids/Biz
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
7yrs exp🍵Group lesson JLPT3-1
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Starter~Business,Conversation
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 / 1,326Taiwan43 / 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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