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
Certified with the 420-hour program, I teach real Japanese through fun, practical conversation (^^♪
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C1
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…
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🗾 Conversational Japanese 🗣
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak Japanese with Confidence💪 Enjoy the Process and Grow Naturally!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
あなたの日本語のレベルをチェックしましょう
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎌 Conversational Japanese 💼
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
【Mistakes Welcome】Japanese for part-time jobs| Beginners OK |Conversation| Reading| Writing Diaries|
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
４０分じっくり日本語で話しましょう。フィードバックもあります。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 31 yrs Experience | Conversa
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak Japanese, Expand Your World :Practical & Real-Life Conversation Lessons
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Japanese That Helps You Connect with People in Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎌 Conversational Japanese | Bu
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本人の友達みたいな先生！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · 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.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Clear & Friendly Japanese✨
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
「登録日本語教員」日本の国家資格です。 ☆１5か国以上320人以上の学生たちに授業してきました☆
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
20分、かいわのクラスです。 リラックスして、たくさんはなしましょう。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · United Kingdom
Conversation|Beginner|Hobby
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語講師｜初心者OK・会話中心・留学サポート経験あり | Apoyo en estudios y visas en Japón
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
かんたんな日本ごをたくさんはなしましょう。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
💬 Conversational English 🎯
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn Japanese with a Friendly Native Teacher! 日本とシンガポールで計4年の指導実績🇯🇵
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Learn grammar with GENKI and use it in conversation!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🥇Conversation/JLPT N1/Business
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 / 6,828
Taiwan166 / 6,828
China157 / 6,828
South Korea82 / 6,828
Hong 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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