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.
AmazingTalker · China
Fun Custom Chinese Lessons
Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
言葉につまっても大丈夫。伝えたいことを日本語にしてみよう！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 Conversational Korean 👄
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語で話したい人、いっしょに話しませんか？ N5〜N1レベルまで、だれでも話すことができます。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
AmazingTalker · South Korea
🎌 Conversational Japanese ✈️
Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語で書いたエッセイ、ビジネスのEーMAIL やプレゼン資料、採用試験の履歴書に書くあなたの経歴など（1200語以内）を丁寧に添削します。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
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NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎌 Japanese Zero to Master ✈️
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
症状を日本語で伝えよう！診察で役立つ表現 を身につけましょう。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
🗾 Conversational Japanese 🗣
Teaches A1–B2
NativeCafetalk · South Korea
Stop boring books & memorizing. Let Korean flow naturally! Turn habits into lessons. Beginners welcome! Let's have fun! ☕
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
AmazingTalker · South Korea
🎓 11 yrs Experience | Conversa
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
たのしい国語
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎌 JLPT N3 | Conversational Jap
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎌 Conversational Japanese 🗣
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
～中級者から上級者向け～/For Intermediate to Advanced Learners 仕事で使う日本語を、会話練習やロールプレイで楽しく学びましょう！ Learn practical Japanese for the workplace through fun conversation practic…
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🗣 Conversational English | Kid
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🗾 Conversational Japanese 🗣
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · South Korea
🎓 TESOL | Business English 💼
Teaches A1–A2
AmazingTalker · China
🎓 IELTS | Business English 💼
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Colombia
🎌 JLPT | Conversational Jap
Teaches A1–B1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎌 Conversational Japanese ✈️
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎌 JLPT | Conversational Jap
Teaches A1–B1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🔥 JLPT N3 | Kids 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 / 6,828Taiwan166 / 6,828China157 / 6,828South Korea82 / 6,828Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,828
United States40 / 6,828
Italy19 / 6,828
Brazil16 / 6,828SpeakDuo is launching 1:1 lessons with a small group of great teachers: fair pay, no race to the bottom on price, and students who already practise speaking every day. Leave your email and we'll be in touch.
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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