5,331 tutors · 12 platforms
The most affordable quarter of Japanese tutors charge $14 per hour or less: 1,298 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.
526 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · Japan
✨Lots of Speaking Practice|Tailor-Made Lessons|Express Yourself Naturally|Beginners-Friendly
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let’s chat and do some small talk freely in English for 30mins!
AmazingTalker · China
Now living in Japan
Teaches A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly instructor! We also have a fun course with Manga videos♪
Teaches A1–B2
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 · China
🎓 TESOL | Conversation 👶
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Stop translating. Start speaking natural Japanese.
Teaches A1 –C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's talk in Japanese! Practice your spoken Japanese, improve your fluency and enhance your vocabulary!
AmazingTalker · Philippines
🎓 TESOL | Conversation 👶
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸 I will help you speak natural Japanese with engaging lessons in English! 🇯🇵
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
あなたの日本語、通じてはいるけどちゃんと話せているか疑問に思っていませんか？ 楽しいおしゃべりを通じて、あなたの会話力をレベルアップさせましょう！
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 日本語会話 | ビジネス日本語 💼
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Make Mistakes, Speak More, Have Fun✨
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let’s Chat in Japanese at your own pace!
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 Registered Japanese Teacher
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · South Korea
Native Japanese 🇯🇵 | KR/EN OK 🌿 Practical Japanese for Work & Daily Life
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Enjoy speaking Japanese in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere♪
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 5 yrs Experience | Conversat
Teaches A1–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
Let’s have a relaxed conversation in Japanese about the things you love — cars, motorcycles, travel, and more!
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🗾 Conversational Japanese ✈️
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
I'm a native Japanese speaker from Kansai.
Teaches A1–B2
Cafetalk · Japan
et's Enjoy Japanese Conversation for Your Trip to Japan!
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
🌟Basic Grammar For Beginners🌟
Teaches A1–A2
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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 | 913 | $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 | 47 | $34 | $27–$42 | 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.
Japan3,182 / 5,331
Taiwan151 / 5,331China118 / 5,331South Korea63 / 5,331Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,331
United States31 / 5,331Philippines14 / 5,331
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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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