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.
italki · Taiwan
🌸Ken老師🌸【現役口譯 & 教師】🌸 💡現居日本大阪🇯🇵 💡零基礎也歡迎報名！ 💡多語言教學沒問題！🇯🇵🇹🇼🇲🇴🇭🇰🇨🇳🇰🇷 （日文、中文、廣東話、韓文授課）
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
NativeCafetalk · Taiwan
メールやチャットを通じて、即座に質問を一つ一つ丁寧に回答させていただきます。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🗣 Oral English | Business
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
italki · Portugal
Certified teacher with over 15 years’ experience
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
時間が足りなくて読解が出来ない人へ
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
New Teacher - Special Price💲
Japanese (Japan) · likely · 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
Speak Japanese from Day 1! 🌸 Patient Midwife Tutor for Travel & Daily Life
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語の今を一緒に学びましょう！
Teaches A1–A2
AmazingTalker · Afghanistan
🏆 IELTS | Conversation
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
米国とタイで生活した間、現地の方に日本語を教えていました。While living in the US and Thailand, I taught Japanese to local people.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
初めての人限定です＾＾ みなさんの日本語学習歴や日本語学習の目標についていろいろお話ししましょう＾＾
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
AmazingTalker · China
Now living in Japan
Teaches A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
あなたの日本語の成長を支えます！ Supporting your Japanese growth for work and daily life
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
友達と話す感覚で、日本語で楽しくおしゃべりしましょう！ 話したいトピック何でもOK ◡̈ ☆No cameraでも大丈夫です☆
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 TESOL | Conversation 👶
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
italki · China
18年日语教学经验｜JLPT｜商务｜旅行|中英双语课程 —— 让日语学习变得简单、高效又有趣
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
楽（たの）しく、リラックスした雰囲気（ふいんき）で、 日本語（にほんご）でお話（はな）ししましょう！！ Let's Chat in Japanese! Let's enjoy speaking Japanese together in a fun and relaxed atmosphere!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🗾 Conversational Japanese ✈️
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
italki · China
Teaches A1–B1
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本人と働くための日本語スキルを身につけます！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
🌟Basic Grammar For Beginners🌟
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
現役採用面接官「本当に受かる」模擬面接・旅行日本語・漫画で学ぶ・博多弁・4コママンガで学ぶ日本のビジネス習慣・バズるSNS添削・しりとりゲームなどを提供しています。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Using books or Manga written in Japanese, read aloud in Japanese, explain in Japanese what you feel and think, and understand the intention of written expressi…
Japanese (Japan) · likely
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎌 Japanese | Conversational ✈️
Japanese (Japan) · likely · 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 / 6,828
South Korea82 / 6,828Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,828
United States40 / 6,828
Italy19 / 6,828
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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 November 12, 2026
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