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
Let’s learn にほんご step by step! Je parle français aussi!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
I will teach you Japanese and the Kansai dialect in a fun and serious way. Let's learn together!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Laos🇱🇦/Taiwan🇹🇼 Teaching Exp.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
あなたの日本語学習に寄り添うパートナー🌱｜自然な日本語を身につける🌟｜会話・旅行・仕事｜基礎から実践までサポート
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
大学や会社、アルバイトなど、面接（めんせつ）で使（つか）う日本語を勉強（べんきょう）しましょう。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
Grammar & Conversation✨
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
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italki · China
同时拥有教授中文和日语经验的教师
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
ハングル検定初級/韓国語能力試験1合格講座(1時間)
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
🎓 TCSOL | Business Chinese 💼
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
ビジネス日本語を中心に教えています。敬語が使えるようになりましょう！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Naturally with a Native Speaker!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
Children (6-11)|TCTE|Basic
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語初めての方からレベルアップ試験対策まで対応します
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Before taking a full lesson, we will discuss about what kind of studying methods you should use and what textbooks would be preferable. I will also recommend y…
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
for bigginer specialist
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
✨あなたが日本語を使って、かなえたい夢はどんなことですか✨
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Lets talk about business in Japanese
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 TESOL | Conversation 👶
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Experienced in India | Patient & Friendly Japanese Lessons with a teacher from Kansai area
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
リラックスして日本語を話しましょう。間違えても大丈夫です！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🧑🏫 3 yrs Experience | Convers
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Experienced Teacher💪English OK!Never Get Bored😎🔥Beginners are welcome🌸
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Use your spare minutes wisely. Time-efficient Japanese conversation practice.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 TESOL | Conversational Engli
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
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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 / 6,828China157 / 6,828South 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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