5,560 tutors · 12 platforms
The most affordable quarter of Japanese tutors charge $14 per hour or less: 1,355 tutors across 12 platforms. For comparison, the overall median is $20. Trial lessons typically cost $5.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
471 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Classgap · Indonesia
のんびりで勉強しましょう！ N3 certified teacher, specializes in conversation.
Teaches A1–B2
Tusclasesparticulares
Aprende japonés online desde cero | Clases personalizadas + JLPT
AmazingTalker · China
♥️Beginners 🎏JLPT N5-N3 🎃 Kids
Teaches A1–A2
italki · Peru
Tutor de japonés nivel básico (hispanohablante)
Teaches A1–A2
Preply · Peru
Japanese for Spanish speakers | Practical conversation and grammar
Cafetalk · Hong Kong SAR China
難しい文法ゼロ。とにかく話す広東語15分
Teaches A1–C2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
Classgap · Pakistan
Japanese for Beginners | Learn N5 Step by Step
Teaches B1–B2
Tusclasesparticulares
Graduado y con Máster en japonés oferta clases eficaces e interesantes
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
🌲 Class is Vivid 🌹Interesting
Teaches A1–C2
Preply · Philippines
Master Japanese from Scratch! 2 Years Experience | Clear English Explanations 🗺️ Read my full story below!
italki · South Korea
JLPT N1, Korean university student.
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Hong Kong SAR China
二重チェックで安心！ネイティブによる翻訳サービス ※オンラインレッスンではありません。
Classgap · Peru
Teaches A1–C2
Suasaulasparticulares
Professora de japonês on-line, aulas interativas, tarefas extras e mentoria 24h!
AmazingTalker · China
🎌 7 yrs Experience | Conversat
Teaches A1–C2
italki · China
Teaches A1–B1
Preply · Canada
Japanese Instructor with more than 10 years of teaching experience.
NativeCafetalk · Hong Kong SAR China
Review your learning process and check areas you need to focus on
Classgap · Argentina
Teaches A1–B2
Tusclasesparticulares
NUEVAS Clases GRUPAL de nivel cero empieza de septiembre 2026
AmazingTalker · China
🗣️Speak Chinese😘HSK👩🏫Academic
Teaches A1–C2
italki · China
Teaches A1–C1
Cafetalk · Italy
語学学習のプロに勉強の進め方について相談しましょう！
Classgap · Peru
Japanese and Spanish tutor (Spanish speaker)
Teaches A1–A2
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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 / 5,560
Taiwan151 / 5,560China120 / 5,560South Korea63 / 5,560Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,560
United States31 / 5,560Philippines14 / 5,560
Spain12 / 5,560SpeakDuo 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 September 29, 2026
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