5,331 tutors · 12 platforms
The most affordable quarter of Japanese tutors charge $14 per hour or less: 1,294 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.
64 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
AmazingTalker · Mexico
👑English Language Aspects.
Teaches A1–B2
Voscours
Cours de Japonais en Ligne ! Voyage touristique / bases de la langue japonaise
Cafetalk · United States
日本語から英語に！Translate Japanese into English!
AmazingTalker · China
✏️Travel Japanese✏️🌟
Teaches A1–C2
Tusclasesparticulares
Soy paciente y comunicativo. Tengo experiencia estudiando en España y trabajando en una agencia de viajes, adaptándome a personas
Cafetalk · Taiwan
４０ minute lesson
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Oral Japanese✈️ Travel
Teaches A1–B1
Tusclasesparticulares
Puedo ofrecer conversación en japonés para niños, viajes y negocios
AmazingTalker · China
♥️Beginners 🎏JLPT N5-N3 🎃 Kids
Teaches A1–A2
FindTutors
Konnichiwa everyone! I would describe myself as friendly, cheerful and positive. My lessons are aimed at people who are interested in Japanese language and cul…
AmazingTalker · China
🌲 Class is Vivid 🌹Interesting
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
🎌 7 yrs Experience | Conversat
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
🗣️Speak Chinese😘HSK👩🏫Academic
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
🌏Basic🌏Talk🌏Exam🌏TravelChinese
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎌 JLPT | Conversational Japane
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Vietnam
Kinh doanh|Luyện phỏng vấn|Du lịch
Teaches A1–B1
AmazingTalker · China
Daily &Biz &Travel Chinese
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🗾 Conversational Japanese 💬
Teaches A1–A2
AmazingTalker · United States
🎓 TESOL | Conversation 👶
AmazingTalker · China
TEFL | Conversational & Kids E
AmazingTalker · China
🥇Business/Conversation
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Venezuela
🗣 Conversational English | Kid
Teaches A2–B1
AmazingTalker · Italy
🎓 Diploma | JLPT N4 Prep 📚
Teaches A1–A2
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
🎓 TESOL | Kids Conversation 🗣
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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 | 913 | $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 | 47 | $34 | $27–$42 | 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.
Japan3,182 / 5,331Taiwan151 / 5,331China118 / 5,331
South Korea63 / 5,331Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,331United States31 / 5,331
Philippines14 / 5,331
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Updated September 29, 2026
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