5,315 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.
525 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Tailored Lessons for Your Goals | Let’s have fun learning | いっしょに日本語で話しましょう！
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎌 Japanese | Conversation ✨
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。
Nativeitalki · Japan
リラックスして、自信を持って話そう！ Relax, Speak, and Grow Your Confidence.
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 TESOL | Conversation 👶
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's have a discussion about a book you are reading
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Nativeitalki · Japan
Enjoy learning Japanese🍀 Learn about Japan or just enjoy speaking Japanese. Everyone is welcome!
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓日本語教育能力検定試験｜会話・ビジネス💼
Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
時間が足りなくて読解が出来ない人へ
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let's learn Japanese with me. Don't be nervous even if you make some mistakes.
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 Japanese | Conversational Ko
Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語の今を一緒に学びましょう！
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–B1
AmazingTalker · Venezuela
🗣 Conversational English | Kid
Teaches A2–B1
NativeCafetalk · Japan
We talk in Japanese.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Language is a bridge that connects people around the world. Join me on a journey through Japanese!
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Italy
🎓 Diploma | JLPT N4 Prep 📚
Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
初級が終わった方、中級を楽しく勉強しましょう♪読む・書く・話す・聞く4つの技能を伸ばしたい方必見です！
Nativeitalki · Japan
✈️中国語OK🏓我们一起轻松学日语吧～あなたの学習を手伝う良きパートナーになります！カフェ気分で気軽に日本語を話しながら身に付ける🍵
Teaches A2–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🗣 Conversational English 👦
Teaches B1
NativeCafetalk · Japan
初めて私のレッスンを受講する生徒さん向け。ご自身の日本語レベルを知り、あなたに合うレッスンプランを見つけましょう！
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–B1
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
🎓 TESOL | Kids Conversation 🗣
NativeCafetalk · Japan
If you are new, please come in here♪ Find the right lesson for you!
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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 |
| AmazingTalker | 904 | $22 | $17–$30 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| italki | 898 | $18 | $14–$24 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 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 | 46 | $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.
Japan3,167 / 5,315
Taiwan151 / 5,315
China118 / 5,315
South Korea63 / 5,315Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,315
United States31 / 5,315
Philippines14 / 5,315
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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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