5,749 tutors · 12 platforms
2,320 of the 5,749 Japanese tutors we track offer lessons for beginners. Their median price is $29 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
257 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
AmazingTalker · South Korea
🗣 Conversational Japanese ✈️
Teaches A1–A2
AmazingTalker · Philippines
🎓 TEFL | Conversation 💼
AmazingTalker · Philippines
✨ Conversational English 👶
AmazingTalker · Philippines
🎌 JLPT N3 | Travel Japanese ✈️
Teaches A1–A2
AmazingTalker · Canada
🎌 Conversational Japanese 🗣
Teaches A1–A2
AmazingTalker · South Korea
🗣 Conversational Japanese | Ki
Teaches A1–A2
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AmazingTalker · Japan
🗣 Conversational English | Kid
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Experience Japanese Tutor
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
🎌 Conversational Japanese 🗣
Teaches A1
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Kids & Teens | Conversation
Teaches A1–B1
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Conversation|Travel|Hobby
Teaches A1–A2
AmazingTalker · China
Conversation|Oral|Beginner
Teaches A2–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🥇成人中文會話｜趣味學習🎉
Teaches A1–A2
AmazingTalker · China
🥇成人中文口說｜會話達人🗣️手語溝通
Teaches A2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎓 對外華語教學 | 商業中文 成人中文
Teaches A2–C2
AmazingTalker · South Korea
🎓 TESOL | Kids Oral English 👶
AmazingTalker · Philippines
🎓 TESOL | Kids Conversation 🗣
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while Tusclases / FindTutors offers the most choice (1,484 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,484 | $20 | $16–$26 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| italki | 1,293 | $18 | $14–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| AmazingTalker | 922 | $22 | $17–$30 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Preply | 862 | $24 | $18–$36 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 699 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 242 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Classgap | 72 | $24 | $17–$30 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Verbling | 69 | $31 | $25–$37 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Apprentus | 56 | $34 | $27–$41 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 27 | $52 | $43–$70 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 16 | $30 | $26–$33 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 7 | $56 | $44–$64 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Japan3,553 / 5,749Taiwan152 / 5,749China126 / 5,749South Korea66 / 5,749Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,749
United States33 / 5,749Philippines15 / 5,749
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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 September 30, 2026
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