6,824 tutors · 12 platforms
The most affordable quarter of Japanese tutors charge $14 per hour or less: 1,665 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.
1,257 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let's Learn Japanese Together with Haruka and Have Fun！✨
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
For anyone who wants to enjoy chatting in Japanese in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎌 Japanese Zero to Master ✈️
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Build your confidence in speaking natural Japanese—with a good listener by your side!✨
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
教材「学ぼう！にほんご（中級）」を使って勉強します。 修了時にはN2合格レベル目標にしています。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C1
AmazingTalker · China
🗣 Conversational Japanese ✈️
Teaches A1–B2
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 am flexible and patient teacher!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Cafetalk · South Korea
手頃な価格でフィードバック無しのフリートーク
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
🗾 Conversational Japanese 🗣
Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let's work together to improve your Japanese speaking skills and ability to create sentences.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
初心者、受験者、学び直したい人、みんなにオススメ！ 英語を身につけながら、好きな洋楽を聴きながら、一石二鳥！好きな歌から文法、そして発音を磨く、テキストとは違って、曲のニュアンスからの英語表現と生きた英語を学べます。楽しく歌っているうちに身につけられます。
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · South Korea
🎓 11 yrs Experience | Conversa
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
The specialized teacher for JLPT.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
Native (likely)Cafetalk · Japan
発音で自信が無い部分、上手く言えない部分を簡単な会話をして短時間で見つけます。 その後にフィードバックや発音方法,学習アドバイスを致します。
Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🗣 Conversational Japanese
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
I can teach you "Raw Japanese conversation" 日本人として、あなたに「生の日本語」を教えることができます。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語でニュースを聞き、それについて話します！やさしいことばニュース(NEWS WEB EASY)を使って勉強します。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🧑🏫 Conversational English 💬
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Three years’ experience as a Japanese teacher！¡Tres años de experiencia como profesor de japonés!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
興味（きょうみ）が あることや、きょうの できごとを、日本語（にほんご）で 自由（じゆう）に 話（はな）しましょう！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎌 JLPT N3 | Conversational Jap
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · United Kingdom
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
一緒に楽しく日本語で会話しましょう
Japanese (KS) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎌 Conversational 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 | 1,516 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 985 | $22 | $16–$29 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Preply | 862 | $24 | $18–$36 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 786 | $12 | $8.53–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 266 | 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 | 32 | $51 | $45–$73 | 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 | $52 | $40–$62 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Japan4,461 / 6,824Taiwan165 / 6,824China158 / 6,824South Korea82 / 6,824Hong Kong SAR China56 / 6,824
United States40 / 6,824
Italy19 / 6,824
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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 13, 2026
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