5,560 tutors · 12 platforms
2,218 of the 5,560 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.
808 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Going abroad|Middle school (ages 12-14)
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Teaching Korean in Japanese.
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Train to "sound like native"
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🧑🏫 TOPIK | Conversational Eng
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
🎓 TESOL | Kids Conversation 🗣
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
High School🎓Basic English✅
Teaches A2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Natural Japanese step by step🐣
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 8 yrs Experience | Conversat
AmazingTalker · United Kingdom
Children (6-11)
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎓 Taiwan Mandarin Cert | Korea
Teaches A1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 TESOL | Kids Conversation 🗣
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 Japanese Teacher | Conversat
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Native Japanese｜French support
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Beginner|Travel
Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🏅From toddlers to business 🤗
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 JLPT Teacher | Conversationa
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎓 IELTS 7.0 | Conversational E
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 FLE | Business Japanese 💼
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Colombia
🎓 5 yrs Experience | Basic Chi
Teaches A2
AmazingTalker · India
Conversation|Grammar|Beginner
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
入門|基礎|初階
Teaches A1–A2
AmazingTalker · China
🗣️Conversational & Travel✈️
Teaches A2
AmazingTalker · China
kids,travel,biz,HSK,Speaking
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
HSK
Teaches A1–C2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while Tusclases / FindTutors offers the most choice (1,481 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 | 1,481 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| italki | 1,135 | $18 | $14–$24 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| AmazingTalker | 904 | $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 | 696 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 239 | 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 | 54 | $34 | $27–$41 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 25 | $52 | $40–$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.
Japan3,395 / 5,560Taiwan151 / 5,560China120 / 5,560
South Korea63 / 5,560Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,560
United States31 / 5,560
Philippines14 / 5,560
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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 29, 2026
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