6,828 tutors · 12 platforms
The most affordable quarter of Japanese tutors charge $14 per hour or less: 1,662 tutors across 12 platforms. For comparison, the overall median is $20. Trial lessons typically cost $6.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
101 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
italki · Russia
Write me to discuss the details and then book a lesson.
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Mexico
👑English Language Aspects.
Teaches A1–B2
Preply · India
Certified tutor taking all responsibilities for your course with guarantee
Teaches A1–A2
Tusclases
Habla japonés desde el día 1 🇯🇵 | Prepárate para estudiar o trabajar en Japón | Japonés con anime para niños (≧◡≦) ♡
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · China
「テキストで勉強した内容普段全然使わない！」と感じていませんか？実際、ネイティブの方が普段どうやって中国語を話しているかを会話しながら教えます^_^
Teaches A1–C2
Classgap · China
7 years of language teaching, children, adults, spoken Chinese, examination
Teaches A1–C1
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
AmazingTalker · China
🎓 JLPT N3 | Conversational Jap
Teaches A1–B1
italki · Russia
Certified Teacher with 5 years of experience
Teaches A1–C2
Tusclases
Profesora colombiana con formación en Japón JLPT N2
Teaches A1–C2
Cafetalk · Taiwan
從五十音到旅遊會話，手把手陪你學習日文，上全日文老師課前安心打底！
Teaches A1–C2
Classgap · Egypt
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🗾 Conversational Japanese 💬
Teaches A1–A2
italki · China
Qualified Teacher for Adults and Kids/JLPTN1-N5 preparation
Teaches A1–C1
Letuelezioni
Studentessa prossima alla laurea in Lingue(giapponese e tedesco) impartisce lezioni di lingua inglese, tedesco, giapponese
Teaches A1–A2
Cafetalk · China
たとえ短くても、時間を作って、気楽で会話しましょう！
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Philippines
🎓 TESOL | Business English 💼
Teaches A2
italki · Portugal
Certified teacher with over 15 years’ experience
Teaches A1–C2
Tusclases
Profesor de japonés con formación como psicólogo educativo
NativeCafetalk · China
はじめまして、りりの中国語教室へようこそ！ 一回目のレッスン、テーマをあらかじめ設定しません。気軽におしゃべりしませんか？！中国語でも、日本語でも、中国語と日本語と混じっても、何でもOK！
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
🌲 Class is Vivid 🌹Interesting
Teaches A1–C2
italki · China
18年日语教学经验｜JLPT｜商务｜旅行|中英双语课程 —— 让日语学习变得简单、高效又有趣
Teaches A1–C2
Suasaulasparticulares
Aulas de japonês com professora formada pela UFRGS
Teaches A1–B2
Cafetalk · China
カスタマイズ中国語
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
✏️Practical Daily English
Teaches A1–C2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($12), while italki offers the most choice (2,150 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 | 2,150 | $20 | $15–$26 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,518 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 981 | $22 | $17–$29 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Preply | 862 | $24 | $18–$36 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 791 | $12 | $8.42–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 265 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Classgap | 76 | $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 | 58 | $34 | $26–$42 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 34 | $54 | $45–$78 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 16 | $28 | $26–$33 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 8 | $53 | $41–$63 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Japan4,462 / 6,828Taiwan166 / 6,828China157 / 6,828
South Korea82 / 6,828Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,828
United States40 / 6,828
Italy19 / 6,828
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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 November 12, 2026
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