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Cheap Japanese tutors under $14 an hour

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.

$11/h
Median / hour
$9.16–$12
Typical range
$5.50
Trial lesson
1,466
on 12 platforms

Compare Japanese tutors

985 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

Kay

Kay

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Let’s learn Japanese with FUN!✨ Certified, Professional Japanese instructor

Native
50+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +2
No reviews yet
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
$13/h
Trial $8.00
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)
Midori A

Midori A

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

Let’s Chat in Japanese at your own pace!

Native
1 lessons
Not listed
English
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours
  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
$12/h
Trial $4.46
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Arisa

Arisa

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Beginners welcome😊 | Personalized Lessons for Your Goals

Native
New tutor
Not listed
English +1
No reviews yet
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
$10/h
Trial $8.00
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)
Miki.Oz

Miki.Oz

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

はじめての方、是非お申し込みください！ あなたに合った介護の日本語を一緒に考える15分

Native
1 lessons
Not listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours
$13/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
YukikoU

YukikoU

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
50+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
No reviews yet
Replies to 90% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
$14/h
Trial $5.00
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)
Mimi.T

Mimi.T

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

Enjoy speaking Japanese in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere♪

Native
1 lessons
Not listed
English
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour
  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
$12/h
Trial $1.91
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)

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Kotetsu

Kotetsu

JapanNative

italki · Japan

現在は日本語学校で日本語を教えています。オンラインで２年間、日本語を教えた経験があります。

Native
New tutor
Professional teacher
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A2–C2

$10/h
Trial $8.00
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)
Mari.mari

Mari.mari

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

It’s not just about learning Japanese. Let’s enjoy chatting about life, the things we love, and wonderful memories from the past♪

Native
1 lessons
Not listed
English
No reviews yet
Usually within a day
  • Speaks your language
$11/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Noriko

Noriko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
50+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
No reviews yet
Replies to 93% of messages

Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
$12/h
Trial $10
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)
Luca.

Luca.

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

Japanese Lessons Made for You！ Study exactly what you need, when you need it.

Native
15 lessons
Not listed
English +1
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour
  • Speaks your language
$10/h
Trial $1.27
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Kyoko

Kyoko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

I will help you speak Japanese without feeling nervous！

Native
New tutor
Not listed
English +2
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–B1

  • Speaks your language
  • Everyday admin & immigration
$13/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)
Akiko.XU

Akiko.XU

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

「日本語を勉強したいけれど、何から始めればいいか分からない」そんな方へ。 まずは日本人と気軽に話してみましょう！

Native
1 lessons
Not listed
Chinese +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours
  • Speaks your language
$12/h
Trial $2.55
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Yuka

Yuka

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
4 lessons
Professional teacher
English
No reviews yet
Replies to 80% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
$13/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)
HareHare

HareHare

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

あなたの くにの ぶんかや かちかんに ついて おしえて下さい。このレッスンを つうじて ぼこくと 日本の ちがいを ふかぼりして いきましょう。

Native
1 lessons
Not listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Usually within a day
$7.65/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Momo

Momo

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

あなたの国のこと、ぜひ聞かせてください♪ 楽しく日本語でお話ししましょう！

Native
1 lessons
Not listed
English
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour
  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
$9.56/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
saki.cai.gui

saki.cai.gui

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

せっかく勉強した日本語を口に出してみませんか？ゆっくり、はっきりと発音する先生と、少しずつ会話の練習をしましょう！

Native
1 lessons
Not listed
Chinese
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours
$13/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Ayuri

Ayuri

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

日本での生活や日本語の勉強についての相談、ちょっとわからないことをサクッと聞きたい。

Native
1 lessons
Not listed
English +2
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour
  • Speaks your language
$9.56/h
Trial $3.82
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
KOH.

KOH.

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

Let’s have a relaxed conversation in Japanese about the things you love — cars, motorcycles, travel, and more!

Native
1 lessons
Not listed
Chinese
No reviews yet
Usually within a day
$9.56/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Satoshi.H

Satoshi.H

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

どんな話でも大丈夫！

Native
1 lessons
Not listed
English
No reviews yet
Usually within a day
  • Speaks your language
$14/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Hiro_E

Hiro_E

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

自分の名前はひらがな・カタカナで読めるかな？

Native
1 lessons
Not listed
English
No reviews yet
Usually within a day
  • Speaks your language
$11/h
Trial $3.19
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Jeustine.N

Jeustine.N

PhilippinesNative

Cafetalk · Philippines

面接の自己紹介・志望理由・職場での伝え方を、ロールプレイでじっくり練習します！

Native
1 lessons
Not listed
Filipino +1
No reviews yet
Can take over a day
  • Speaks your language
$14/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Haru Komorebi

Haru Komorebi

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

朝に少し日本語を話して、気持ちよく1日をスタートしましょう♪

Native
2 lessons
Not listed
English
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours
  • Speaks your language
$9.56/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Yuzu.O

Yuzu.O

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

日本語を学ぶ目的や目標は人それぞれ。まずはリラックスして、あなたの「やってみたいこと」を教えてください。 焦らず、あなたのペースに合わせて、居心地のいいレッスンスタイルを少しずつ見つけて行きましょう♪ English is OK!

Native
1 lessons
Not listed
English +1
No reviews yet
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
$5.10/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
hiro ta

hiro ta

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

ひらがな、あいさつ、簡単な会話をゆっくり練習します。

Native
2 lessons
Not listed
English
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour
  • Speaks your language
$6.37/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)

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Japanese tutors by platform

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.

Tutors, prices and trial lessons by platform
PlatformTutorsMedian / hMiddle 50%Avg. ratingTrial lessonLesson length
italki1,635$19$15–$255.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
Tusclases / FindTutors1,484$20$16–$265.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
AmazingTalker922$22$17–$305.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Preply862$24$18–$365.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Cafetalk699$11$7.65–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Engoo242from $67/month—5.0★Free trial (25 min)25 min
Classgap72$24$17–$305.0★Free trial (20 min)60 min
Verbling69$31$25–$375.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
Apprentus56$34$27–$415.0★No trial lessons60 min
Wyzant27$52$43–$705.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min
LanguaTalk16$30$26–$335.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)55 min
Tutor Hunt7$56$44–$645.0★No trial lessons60 min

How much Japanese tutors charge

Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.

All tutors
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $27, 5846 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 3810 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $26, 2036 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Prices by platform

Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.

italki
$19Middle 50% between $15 and $25, 1635 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $26, 1482 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 922 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$11Middle 50% between $7.65 and $15, 698 tutors
Classgap
$24Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 72 tutors
Verbling
$31Middle 50% between $25 and $37, 69 tutors
Apprentus
$34Middle 50% between $27 and $41, 56 tutors
Wyzant
$52Middle 50% between $43 and $70, 27 tutors
LanguaTalk
$30Middle 50% between $26 and $33, 16 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$56Middle 50% between $44 and $64, 7 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Japanese tutors are from

  • JapanJapan3,870 / 6,091
  • TaiwanTaiwan153 / 6,091
  • ChinaChina130 / 6,091
  • South KoreaSouth Korea69 / 6,091
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China53 / 6,091
  • United StatesUnited States34 / 6,091
  • PhilippinesPhilippines16 / 6,091
  • ItalyItaly15 / 6,091

Popular Japanese lesson types

Japanese tutors: FAQ

The cheapest quarter of Japanese tutors in our directory charge $14 per hour or less (1,466 tutors). Community tutors and non-native speakers are usually the most affordable, and many offer discounted trial lessons.

Across 5,846 Japanese tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $10 and $36 per hour.

Yes. The median trial lesson costs $5.50. Trials are offered on italki, AmazingTalker, Preply, Cafetalk, and Engoo, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.

We read the public profile of every tutor listed on the marketplaces we cover and refresh it daily. Prices are converted to US dollars at European Central Bank rates and normalised to a 60-minute lesson. Platforms can't pay to rank higher.

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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 30, 2026

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