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.
884 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
【Camera off is OK】Practice Pronunciation, Listening, and Conversation with Japanese News
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
🌸 Japanese | Travel | Talk
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
ネイティブのように話しましょう！:) Let's get the sense of Japanese people! :)
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
16+ Years of Teaching Experience ✨Learn Japanese with Confidence! Experienced, friendly lessons with English support available. Improve your Japanese through e…
NativeCafetalk · Japan
N3が終わりN2文法を使った沢山会話をしましょう！
NativeAmazingTalker · Peru
🗣 日本語会話｜旅行 ✈️
Teaches A2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
Nativeitalki · Japan
A class full of smiles!
Teaches A2–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Welcome! For Beginners in English and Spanish // Let's Learn Japanese in a Fun Way! Casual Japanese Lessons Await!
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's learn Japanese in ENGLISH/KOREAN/GERMAN step by step! (^-^)
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 JLPT N1 | Conversational Jap
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🚗 Learn Japanese with a Former Driving Instructor 🇯🇵 | 50 Minutes That Fly By! | Beginners Welcome 🌱 | English Support
NativeCafetalk · Japan
(/・ω・)/{Let's have a fun Japanese lesson in your free time!
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🗣 Oral English | Business
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendlyでmusicが大好き！“Learn through what you love.” That is my teaching style:)
Teaches A2–C2
NativePreply · Japan
No Worries for Beginners! Fun Japanese Lessons Supported by a Multilingual Learner 😊
NativeCafetalk · Japan
教科書はクローズ！日本語で “いま” をおしゃべりする自由な部屋☕✨ （多言語MIXも大歓迎！文法を気にせず楽しく話そう！）
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 Certified Japanese Teacher |
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
For those living in Japan or wanting to live there: Learn effective Japanese communication and enjoy life in Japan with a teacher who has 30 years of experienc…
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Theme Talk
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 JTE | Kids English 👶
Nativeitalki · Japan
an open-minded and friendly teacher
Teaches B1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
【Japanese/English OK】Relax and enjoy free talk in Japanese with English support
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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 / 5,560
Hong 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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