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 · China
🎓 Univ Teacher | Kids Chinese
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
「アニメ・マンガで日本語を学ぼう！📚」
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 Part-time Tutor | Business C
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
毎日の15分が、日本語を話す自信につながります♪
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🗣 Conversational English | Kid
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Want to Speak Like an Osaka Local? Let’s Have Fun Learning Kansai-ben!
Japanese (KS) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
AmazingTalker · Philippines
🎓 TESOL | Conversation 👶
Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語の発音に慣れて楽しくお話ししましょう！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🗣 Conversational | Oral Englis
Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
初回体験は無料です♪
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Ukraine
🎌 JLPT N3 | Conversational Eng
Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Studied Japanese but still struggle to speak? Practice real-life situations and gain the confidence to use Japanese in everyday life!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Peru
🎌 Conversational Japanese 💼
Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Philippines
幼児〜中学生。「わかった！」「できた！」を増やして、英検5級合格を目指そう！
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🗣 Conversational English 👶
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
自分一人ではなかなか進まない人へ！テキストを一緒に進めましょう！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
✨ Conversational Japanese 🗾
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
もっと自然に、もっと伝わる日本語へ。 あなたの日本語の強みを生かしながら、表現力を磨きましょう！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 TESOL | Conversation 👶
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
あなたの日本語、もっと自然にしませんか？
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Canada
🎓 10 yrs Experience | Conversa
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Do you ever wonder how to respond to customers in Japanese, or want to practice taking orders? Let's work together and practice according to your questions and…
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 Cambridge | Conversation 👶
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's chat in Japanese.
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 / 6,828
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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