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.
361 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎌 Conversational Japanese 🗣
Japanese (Japan) · likely · 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!
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 6 yrs Experience | Conversat
Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
はなしたり チャットしたり しましょう♪
Japanese (Japan) · likely
AmazingTalker · South Korea
💼 한국어 기초 | 회화 🌟
Teaches A1–B2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
N2試験に合格する力をつけるだけでなく、日常にも使える日本語を身に付ける様に、たくさんの例文を使って練習していきます
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🗣 Conversational Japanese | Ki
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
NativeCafetalk · Japan
英検４級～準１級を目指している方へ
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
🎓 ICA | Conversational Japanes
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語（書く・話す・読む）を勉強しよう！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
AmazingTalker · Kenya
🎓 TESOL | Conversation 👶
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's talk in Japanese! Practice your spoken Japanese, improve your fluency and enhance your vocabulary!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Peru
🎓 JLPT | Conversational Spanis
Teaches A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
3歳から8歳くらいのお子さまと、楽しく日本語に触れるレッスンです！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 5 yrs Experience | Conversat
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Japanese Lessons Made for You！ Study exactly what you need, when you need it.
Japanese (Japan) · likely
AmazingTalker · South Korea
🎌 JLPT | Conversational Japane
Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
ゼロから始める大人の方へ「ここちよさ」を大切にした日本語レッスン。日本語をただ覚えるだけでなく、じっくり実感して学んでいくプロセスも大切にしたいあなたへ。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Pakistan
🎓 TESOL | Business English 💼
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
あなたの くにの ぶんかや かちかんに ついて おしえて下さい。このレッスンを つうじて ぼこくと 日本の ちがいを ふかぼりして いきましょう。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Chile
💼 Negocios | Conversación 🗣
Teaches A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
「まるで日本人(にほんじん)のともだちとはなすかんかく！」日本語でじゆうにかいわをたのしむレッスンです。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 TESOL | Business English 💼
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
―英会話でくつろぎの時間を―
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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