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.
96 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Beginner to Business 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
Nativeitalki · Japan
現役採用面接官「本当に受かる」模擬面接・旅行日本語・漫画で学ぶ・博多弁・4コママンガで学ぶ日本のビジネス習慣・バズるSNS添削・しりとりゲームなどを提供しています。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 Registered Japanese Teacher
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
AmazingTalker · Philippines
Academic, Conversation, Exams
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
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AmazingTalker · China
🥇Business/Conversation
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
HSK Clearance Mentor
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
✈️ Professional Japanese
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
AmazingTalker · Japan
🎌 JLPT N1 | Conversational Jap
Teaches A1–B1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 Kindergarten License | Oral
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎌 Conversational Japanese 🗣
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 FLE | Business Japanese 💼
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · India
Conversation|Grammar|Beginner
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Peru
🗣 日本語会話｜旅行 ✈️
Teaches A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🗣 Oral English | Business
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
💬 Conversational English 🎯
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
Grammar & Conversation✨
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 TESOL | Conversational Engli
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
商業|會話|進階
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
🎌 Conversational Japanese ✈️
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 TESOL | Conversation 👶
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · South Korea
Japanese & Korean|Beginners OK
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 | 1,518 | $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 / 6,828South 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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