5,560 tutors · 12 platforms
The most affordable quarter of Japanese tutors charge $14 per hour or less: 1,355 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.
1,355 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
TOEIC | Kids & Conversation 🗣
Nativeitalki · Japan
I can give you lots of corrections on your pronunciation and grammar !
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
⭐️Support available in Korean and English! ⭐️Customized lessons tailored to each student, thanks to my experience as a current teacher and materials developer!…
Suasaulasparticulares
Aulas de japonês básico com foco na escrita, leitura e gramática
Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
※zoomでご受講ください 気軽にできて勉強にもなるレッスンです
AmazingTalker · Canada
Casual & Fun|Kids Conversation
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.
Nativeitalki · Japan
I'm a teacher at a Japanese language school/ I'm Cheerful, Friendly/ Adults and children are welcome
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
More Than Japanese: A Communication Experience with a Native Teacher
Suasaulasparticulares
Professora de Japonês ensino crianças e adultos de todas as Idades
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
自分の会話能力をブラッシュアップしてみませんか
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
🗣 Conversational English
Nativeitalki · Japan
データサイエンス×日本語：論理的思考を深める、アカデミック・ビジネスにおける日本語力向上をサポートします。
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Japanese Conversation & Free Talk
Suasaulasparticulares
Dou aulas de Japonês de forma eficiente e prática
NativeCafetalk · Japan
テーマを決めないで、自由に日本語で会話しながら、自然な日本語表現を学びましょう！(自由に色々話したい方向け)
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
半導体用語｜口語｜実用会話｜ビジネス
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–C1
NativePreply · Japan
I’m here to fully support your passion for idols! 📔✏️ Let’s naturally master Japanese together!
Suasaulasparticulares
Professor de Japonês e Frances ensinando desde o básico
NativeCafetalk · Japan
私と話しましょ♪ カメラOFFもOKです＾＾
AmazingTalker · Egypt
🎓 TESOL | Conversational Engli
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let's unlock your Japanese speaking skills together !
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Learn through what you love! I'll guide you every step of the way with clear, science-backed learning.
Suasaulasparticulares
Professora de Japonês
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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 | 1,135 | $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 | 54 | $34 | $27–$41 | 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.
Japan3,395 / 5,560Taiwan151 / 5,560
China120 / 5,560
South Korea63 / 5,560Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,560
United States31 / 5,560
Philippines14 / 5,560
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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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