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.
1,326 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Wyzant
Native Japanese tutor|Genki1&2|JLPT|Clear, Structured&Practical Lesson
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
NativePreply · Japan
🎯 Master Japanese with a Native Tutor｜JLPT・Conversation・Business｜10+ Yrs Exp
LanguaTalk · Japan
💗 Eriko 👩🏫 10+ yrs Exp. 💪 Expert in grammar and speaking 👄 Direct Method 🥘 Spanish fluent
Teaches A1–C2
Tusclasesparticulares
Aprende japonés real de manera amena con un profe titulado
Nativeitalki · Japan
[1-Yr Coaching Exp・Your Japanese Coach] Never Boring! Learn Natural Japanese with English Support🙆
Teaches A1–C2
Classgap · Brazil
Brazilian Portuguese teacher | 18 years experience | Lessons for adults, expats, 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.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let’s chat casually and enjoy learning Japanese together!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Apprentus
Effective and Knowledgeable Japanese Tutor for All levels (Online)
Teaches A1–C2
NativeEngoo · Japan
"It's never too late to learn something new, and it's never too late to be positive." Tutoring English and Japanese to motivated people is my pleasure and…
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Teach Japanese as a friend 👭
Teaches A1–B1
NativeVerbling · United States
Teaches A1–C2
Wyzant
Native Japanese and English Bilingual
NativePreply · Japan
🎖️Preply Certified Tutor🎖️180+ Students taught | Beginners warmly welcome🌸 Daily Conversation・Travel・Business Japanese✈️🎓 Let’s move from “I understand” to “I…
LanguaTalk · Japan
Professional Japanese teacher with over 3000 lessons of experience teaching online!
Teaches A1–C2
Tusclasesparticulares
Aprende Japonés con una Profesora Nativa y Titulada
Japanese (Japan) · likely
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
NativeClassgap · Japan
Nice to meet you. My name is Gen and I'm an online Japanese teacher living in Kobe.
Teaches A1–B2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
短い時間でも継続して学習できるよう短い時間のレッスンを作成しました。 質問や学習内容のご確認にもどうぞ！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Apprentus
Talk in Japanese with confidence! Your teacher will guide you!
Teaches A1–C2
NativeEngoo · Japan
I moved to the U.S.
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
5000+lessons|Conversation
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeVerbling · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
Wyzant
A Native Japanese Tutor with Professional Teaching Experience
Japanese (Japan) · likely
NativePreply · Japan
You are always the star of the lesson! 🤲🏻
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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 / 1,326Brazil6 / 1,326United 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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