5,158 tutors · 12 platforms
The most affordable quarter of Japanese tutors charge $14 per hour or less: 1,256 tutors across 12 platforms. For comparison, the overall median is $20. Trial lessons typically cost $4.46. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
488 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn Natural Japanese with an Osaka Native 🇯🇵Conversation,Travel & Daily Japanese/English Support
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Native Japanese｜French support
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
フリートークのレッスンです（フィードバックあり）
Nativeitalki · Japan
Master Real-Life Japanese with a Certified Japanese Teacher👩🏫📚Conversational/JLPT＋＋👨🎓
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's talk in Japanese! You will learn pronunciation and new vocabularies.
AmazingTalker · China
🎓 JLPT N1 | Business Chinese 💼
Teaches A2–C2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
Nativeitalki · Japan
I can support you learn Japanese in English and Spanish
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
This lesson is for those who ✓can speak everyday Japanese but want to improve ✓Students and workers who want to review their expressions ✓aren’t confident in t…
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 FLE | Business Japanese 💼
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
✨🌱 New Students Welcome! | Friendly Japanese Lessons | Let’s Speak Japanese !🌱✨
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
もし、『みんなの日本語』を もって いたら、いっしょに べんきょう しませんか？ -Shall we study together if you have a Japanese text book『Minna no Nihongo』?-
AmazingTalker · Colombia
🎓 5 yrs Experience | Basic Chi
Teaches A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Beginner Japanese/Learn Real Japanese with a Former Preshool Techer
Teaches A1–C1
NativeCafetalk · Malaysia
Build confidence speaking in a fun way!
AmazingTalker · India
Conversation|Grammar|Beginner
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
✨Lots of Speaking Practice|Tailor-Made Lessons|Express Yourself Naturally|Beginners-Friendly
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let’s enjoy a relaxed and fun conversation about your favorite topics.
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
入門|基礎|初階
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly instructor! We also have a fun course with Manga videos♪
Teaches A1–B2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
We will enjoy a short conversation!
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
✨ Conversational Japanese 🗣
Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸 I will help you speak natural Japanese with engaging lessons in English! 🇯🇵
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
This is to facilitate your future studies. If you first time to take my lesson please take this lesson. This lesson is required.
AmazingTalker · Philippines
🏆CONVERSATION🏆IELTS🏆TOEIC
Teaches A1
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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 |
| Preply | 862 | $24 | $18–$36 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| italki | 749 | $18 | $14–$24 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 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 | 38 | $34 | $27–$45 | 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.
Japan3,028 / 5,158Taiwan150 / 5,158China116 / 5,158
South Korea63 / 5,158
Hong Kong SAR China51 / 5,158
United States30 / 5,158Philippines14 / 5,158
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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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