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.
313 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeAmazingTalker · Mexico
🎌 Conversational Japanese 🗣
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
ひらがな、カタカナ、数字、言葉、発音などを習いましょう。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let's talk about Anime, travel, culture, politics and anythig!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · South Korea
Let’s chat in Japanese! 🇯🇵
Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
幼児さんから大人までのHalloween特別レッスンです！ハロウィントピックで絵本読みやお歌、ゲームなどを楽しみます☆
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn Japanese with me!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
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AmazingTalker · China
🌲 Class is Vivid 🌹Interesting
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Learn Japanese greetings from the beginning. Your best friend as a Japanese beginner! It's okay if you can't do it yet. Let's take our time and learn Japanese…
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Amiable teacher with 6 years of teaching experience
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🗾 Conversational Japanese 🗣
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–B1
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's learn Japanese in ENGLISH/KOREAN/GERMAN step by step! (^-^)
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🍿Focused on making learning Japanese fun! Let's get started with me ,good listener and friendly.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Kids’ English👧｜Daily talk 🌏
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
NativeCafetalk · Japan
教科書はクローズ！日本語で “いま” をおしゃべりする自由な部屋☕✨ （多言語MIXも大歓迎！文法を気にせず楽しく話そう！）
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
italki · China
🌟🌟 No.1 Teacher 2021~2023｜Top 1% 2024–2026｜Like your best friend 像朋友般亲切😄｜Immersion 沉浸式教学🤗｜经验满满💯
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Help your job interview.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
エジプト人と現地で簡単なコミュニケーションを取れるようになりましょう！現地の言葉を少し話すだけでとても喜ばれます♪
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Vietnam
Tiếng Việt thực tế, dễ sử dụng
Teaches A1–B1
NativeCafetalk · Japan
This lesson for those who want to learn in a systematic way using texts appropriate to own goals ☺
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
話すのが苦手でも大丈夫！ゆっくり、何度でも一緒に練習します。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
"Master Chinese: Daily
Teaches A1–B1
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)
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–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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