6,826 tutors · 12 platforms
The most affordable quarter of Japanese tutors charge $14 per hour or less: 1,661 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.
1,258 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
初心者さん大歓迎！ 韓国語を使ったフリートークや日本語でのtopikや留学の相談など 韓国語に関するあれこれ一緒にお話ししましょう‼︎
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
I've been in Australia for about a year, I could understand what you're trying to say:)
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's talk in English!
Japanese (Japan) · likely
Nativeitalki · Japan
しごとと医療の日本語⭐️Qualified in Medicine⭐️ 面接・プレゼン指導⭐️Writing Support
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
フリートークで終わらせない日本語レッスン！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese Teacher | Beginners & Conversation Focus | Okinawa
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
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NativeCafetalk · Japan
気楽にお話ししましょう♪
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly instructor! We also have a fun course with Manga videos♪
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
文法や慣用句を解説する授業です！ぜひ一緒に上級を めざしましょう！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
【Anime&Manga】Let's talk about what you love!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
まずはリラックスして話してみませんか？
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teacher as your friend!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · South Korea
일상에서도 사용할수 있는『시간적인 순서를 나타내는 편리한 표현』을 원예의 리얼한 회화를 중심으로 리듬감있게 배워봅니다！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
English OK! Friendly tutor from Osaka. 30 years business experience
Japanese (KS) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Cafetalk · United States
Let's have a voice chat about any topic in English for 15 minutes!
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語でおしゃべりしましょう！会話練習を重ねれば、言葉がすらすら出てくるようになりますよ！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Ayakaの小部屋（こべや）
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
初心者からディスカッションまで大歓迎！あなたのペースに寄り添い、生きた会話力を育てます。特定技能（介護）のサバイバル日本語や生活マナーも対応。楽しく深く語り合いましょう！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Graduate from "Textbook Japanese"! Master natural "Tame-guchi" to connect with your Japanese friends.
Japanese (KS) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語で会話のできる中級者以上の方（大人向け）
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
１５分だけ にほんごで はなしましょう！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Türkiye
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 | 1,517 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 981 | $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 | 791 | $12 | $8.42–$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 | $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.
Japan4,463 / 6,826
Taiwan166 / 6,826
China157 / 6,826South Korea82 / 6,826
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,826United States40 / 6,826
Italy19 / 6,826
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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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