5,560 tutors · 12 platforms
The most affordable quarter of Japanese tutors charge $14 per hour or less: 1,355 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.
441 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
This is suitable for a person who has never studied Japanese.
AmazingTalker · South Korea
🎓 Korean Teacher | Conversatio
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
✨Lots of Speaking Practice|Tailor-Made Lessons|Express Yourself Naturally|Beginners-Friendly
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let’s enjoy 50 minutes of Japanese conversation at your own pace!
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
🌸 Japanese | Travel | Talk
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly instructor! We also have a fun course with Manga videos♪
Teaches A1–B2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
興味（きょうみ）のあることから日本語（にほんご）を学（まな）びましょう！ 日本の有名人（ゆうめいじん）、文化（ぶんか）、観光地 （かんこうち）、季節（きせつ）のことなど。
AmazingTalker · South Korea
🎓 TESOL | 한국어회화 💼
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Stop translating. Start speaking natural Japanese.
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
もう一度、英語をやり直してみませんか? つまずいたところから、ゆっくり進めていきましょう!
AmazingTalker · South Korea
🎓 TESOL | Business English 💼
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸 I will help you speak natural Japanese with engaging lessons in English! 🇯🇵
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Enjoy the sounds and words of the Japanese language.
AmazingTalker · Colombia
Conversational English | Kids
Nativeitalki · South Korea
Native Japanese 🇯🇵 | KR/EN OK 🌿 Practical Japanese for Work & Daily Life
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語（書く・話す・読む）を勉強しよう！
NativeAmazingTalker · Peru
🗣 日本語会話｜旅行 ✈️
Teaches A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語教師の資格を持った日本語教師です！ I am a qualified Japanese teacher!
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
書いて、送ろう！1000字まで。
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🗣 Oral English | Business
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌟You don't need perfect Japanese. Making mistakes is part of learning!🌟
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
にほんごのぶんしょうをチェックします！文法のまちがいなどのせつめいつき！ １5文まで。
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 Certified Japanese Teacher |
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🗣️ Friendly Japanese tutor | リラックスして話せる😊 No pressure & natural conversation practice 💬
Teaches A1–B2
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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 |
| italki | 1,135 | $18 | $14–$24 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 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 |
| 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 | 54 | $34 | $27–$41 | 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.
Japan3,395 / 5,560
Taiwan151 / 5,560
China120 / 5,560South Korea63 / 5,560
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,560
United States31 / 5,560
Philippines14 / 5,560
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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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