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.
431 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Master Real-Life Japanese with a Certified Japanese Teacher👩🏫📚Conversational/JLPT＋＋👨🎓
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
初めて私のレッスンを受ける方のためのレッスンです。 自分の日本語のレベルが分からず、困っていませんか？ どのレッスンを受ければいいか、悩んでいませんか？ レッスンを予約する前に、一度講師と話してみたいと思う方にこのカウンセリングをお勧めします！ このカウンセリングでは日本語レベルチェックをして、生徒さんの日本語を伸ば…
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Colombia
🎓 5 yrs Experience | Basic Chi
Teaches A2
Nativeitalki · South Korea
Native Japanese 🇯🇵 | KR/EN OK 🌿 Practical Japanese for Work & Daily Life
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
最強の「ビジネス日本語」を身につけよう！ 最高のあなたを「最強の日本語」で表現しませんか。 ~Express your best self with the ultimate Japanese~ 今春、社会人になる人、大歓迎！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · India
Conversation|Grammar|Beginner
Teaches A1–C2
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Nativeitalki · Japan
【英語OK 🙆♀️＆フルタイム】 初心者〜ビジネスレベルまで自然な日本語が身につくレッスンで大好評！落ち着いた雰囲気＆あなたのペースで着実に成長したい方大歓迎です🔥
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
発音矯正、隙間時間に
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
入門|基礎|初階
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Welcome to Business Japanese!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Instruction in Japanese on how to eat Natto, fermented soy beans, Japan's traditional dish. Why don't we eat natto together in class!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎈Conversational🎈Oral English
Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
I learned how to teach Japanese in Japan and the United States.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
I can guide you to improve your Japanese , explaining both in Japanese and English. “GENKI “ is the best textbook to build your solid basement of Japanese!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 11 yrs Experience | Conversa
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese Teacher for Beginners – Learn at a Gentle Pace🇯🇵✨
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
文法や単語は知っているけれど、会話に自信がない人へ。たくさん話して、使える日本語を身につけましょう。」
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
🌸 Japanese | Travel | Talk
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese teacher with C1 level of English and 7+ years of business experience
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本の会社で働くための基本知識を一緒におさらいしましょう★ 日本企業での面接対応、メール作成・添削、丁寧語・尊敬語・謙譲語の使い分け、面接時のマナーなど
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · South Korea
🎓 TESOL | 한국어회화 💼
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Brazil
certificated Japanese teacher with real experiences to share! Let's stdy together!
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
はじめてTomokoのレッスンを受ける方対象。 ちょっと話してみようかなとお試し感覚で話せるレッスン。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 JLPT N1 | Conversational Jap
Teaches A1–A2
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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 / 6,828South Korea82 / 6,828
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,828
United States40 / 6,828
Italy19 / 6,828Brazil16 / 6,828SpeakDuo is launching 1:1 lessons with a small group of great teachers: fair pay, no race to the bottom on price, and students who already practise speaking every day. Leave your email and we'll be in touch.
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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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