6,091 tutors · 12 platforms
The most affordable quarter of Japanese tutors charge $14 per hour or less: 1,466 tutors across 12 platforms. For comparison, the overall median is $20. Trial lessons typically cost $5.50. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
998 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
テーマを決めないで、自由に日本語で会話しながら、自然な日本語表現を学びましょう！(自由に色々話したい 方向け)
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
💬 Conversational English 🎯
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
I teach Japanese and English using free talk and musical songs!
Teaches B1–B2
NativePreply · Japan
Japanese Tutor with 3 Years of Teaching Experience 🇯🇵 | Beginners Welcome | Conversation & Practical Japanese 🌟
NativeCafetalk · Japan
私と話しましょ♪ カメラOFFもOKです＾＾
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🥇Conversation/JLPT N1/Business
Teaches A1–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
Relaxed, Practical Japanese to Help You Speak Naturally 😌🌿✨
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Beginners Welcome! 🔰 5 Yrs Experience at Japanese Language School! Clear explanations in English & Japanese 👍 Love Japan even more ♡ Join fun, practical lesson…
NativeCafetalk · Japan
~1レッスン25分間で、あなたの一番の推しのアニメや漫画を、日本語教師の私に教えてください~
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Laos🇱🇦/Taiwan🇹🇼 Teaching Exp.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly Japanese Lessons｜English Support｜5 Years Experience 👨🏫🇯🇵🇨🇦🌐
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Certified tutor with the 420 hours Japanese teaching course🌞
NativeCafetalk · Japan
英語と日本語のミーティング、逐次通訳をスムーズにしたい！
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
Grammar & Conversation✨
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–B2
NativePreply · Japan
⭐️Support available in Korean and English! ⭐️Customized lessons tailored to each student, thanks to my experience as a current teacher and materials developer!…
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Don't think seriously. Try!
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
for bigginer specialist
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
You only live once! Let's have fun learning:-)
Teaches A1–C1
NativePreply · Japan
More Than Japanese: A Communication Experience with a Native Teacher
NativeCafetalk · Japan
＼Camera offもOK!／ 短時間(short time)×復習シート(review sheet) レッスン後は「復習シート (word)」をGETできます！
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎌 Conversational Japanese 🗣
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
It’s not only fun — it’s meaningful. I tailor your lessons to fit your time, budget, and personality
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Japanese Conversation & Free Talk
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while italki offers the most choice (1,635 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 | 1,635 | $19 | $15–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,484 | $20 | $16–$26 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 922 | $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 | 699 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 242 | 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 | 56 | $34 | $27–$41 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 27 | $52 | $43–$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.
Japan3,870 / 6,091
Taiwan153 / 6,091
China130 / 6,091South Korea69 / 6,091
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 6,091
United States34 / 6,091
Philippines16 / 6,091
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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 September 30, 2026
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