6,837 tutors · 12 platforms
4,183 of the 6,837 Japanese tutors we track offer lessons for beginners. Their median price is $31 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $6.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
4,183 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
AmazingTalker · Philippines
IELTS, TOEIC, Eiken & Medical
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Profesora nativa con 20 años de experiencia! Textos: Minna no Nihongo/Manabou Nihongo/Marugoto
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
10years+experience
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified and experienced teacher. Test Prep for JLPT, General Japanese and more.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
★Eiken speaking preparation★
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1
Nativeitalki · Japan
スイス、イタリアで大学や高等学校付属音楽院でイタリア語でピアノ、声楽、ソルフェージュの指導をしています。
Teaches A1–C2
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NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🥇Hobby🎌Fun Japanese!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Teacher|1,400+ lessons both online/offline| 8yrs exp.|I help parents & anime fans| A mum
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
輔仁日文碩士|日文口譯|JLPT N1
Teaches A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Experienced Native Japanese teacher creating customized and fun lessons for you! Lets start w trial!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🌿20年教學經驗🌿
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Master English Conversation
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
For kids and adults 😊ー speak natural Japanese with confidence in relaxed and friendly lessons.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 Registered Japanese Teacher
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🗾 Conversational Japanese ✈️
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
アニメ&漫画大好きな日本語教師です!/Sou apaixonado por anime&manga/I am passionate about anime and manga！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎓 TESOL | Conversation 👶
Teaches A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
初学者歓迎！Beginners Welcome! Débutants bienvenus ! ¡Se aceptan principiantes!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 TESOL | Conversation 👶
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
★フリートーク/履歴書・ESのアドバイス/面接の練習(模擬面接)★
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation | Business | Kids
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Beginners in Japanese are welcome！ I'm qualified Japanese teacher.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($12), while italki offers the most choice (2,165 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| italki | 2,165 | $20 | $15–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,514 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 987 | $22 | $16–$30 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Preply | 862 | $24 | $18–$36 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 770 | $12 | $8.23–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 281 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Classgap | 77 | $21 | $17–$30 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Verbling | 69 | $31 | $25–$38 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Apprentus | 56 | $34 | $26–$41 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 33 | $52 | $45–$80 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 16 | $28 | $24–$33 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 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.
Japan4,479 / 6,837Taiwan165 / 6,837
China156 / 6,837
South Korea81 / 6,837
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,837
United States39 / 6,837
Italy20 / 6,837Philippines18 / 6,837SpeakDuo is launching 1:1 lessons with a small group of great teachers: fair pay, no race to the bottom on price, and students who already practise speaking every day. Leave your email and we'll be in touch.
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 27, 2026
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