5,180 tutors · 12 platforms
The most affordable quarter of Japanese tutors charge $14 per hour or less: 1,259 tutors across 12 platforms. For comparison, the overall median is $20. Trial lessons typically cost $4.46. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
1,262 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · Japan
★「英語の翻訳なしで、日本語だけで話す練習がしたい✨」という初中級・中級・上級の方にぴったりのレッスンです。
Teaches A2–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🗣 Conversational Japanese
Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · Japan
🔰 Complete Beginners Welcome! 🔰 English Support Available 🇺🇸🇬🇧✨ Fast Responses & Patient Guidance 🥰 Very friendly and Enjoyable Japanese Lessons 🇯🇵💕 Feel relax…
Tusclasesparticulares
Clases de Japonés Básico (Preparación de N5-N4). Lessons are possible in Spanish an English
Cafetalk · Taiwan
從五十音到旅遊會話，手把手陪你學習日文，上全日文老師課前安心打底！
Nativeitalki · Japan
From Zero to Confident! Learn Grammar and Conversation Together🌿✨
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.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 Japanese Teacher | Conversat
Teaches A1–C2
Preply · Peru
Let's learn a lot while casually talking about Japan! 🤭
Suasaulasparticulares
Descomplicando o Japonês
Cafetalk · China
たとえ短くても、時間を作って、気楽で会話しましょう！
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Oral|Adults
Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · Japan
Learn Japanese through Conversation 🗣️ × Culture 🇯🇵
Tusclasesparticulares
🇯🇵💻Cursos online de japonés (general, para examen)🗾🌸
NativeCafetalk · China
はじめまして、りりの中国語教室へようこそ！ 一回目のレッスン、テーマをあらかじめ設定しません。気軽におしゃべりしませんか？！中国語でも、日本語でも、中国語と日本語と混じっても、何でもOK！
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendlyでmusicが大好き！“Learn through what you love.” That is my teaching style:)
Teaches A2–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Personalized Japanese Lessons Tailored to You | English Support Available
AmazingTalker · China
♥️Beginners 🎏JLPT N5-N3 🎃 Kids
Teaches A1–A2
Tusclasesparticulares
Clases de japonés a niveles básico e intermedio (ECONÓMICO) Graduada en Lenguas Modernas
Cafetalk · Hong Kong SAR China
難しい文法ゼロ。とにかく話す広東語15分
Nativeitalki · Japan
“Each student is unique — I teach with heart, patience, and trust.”
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🎀I'll do my best to support you, so you can enjoy learning Japanese while keeping your goal of speaking Japanese at the heart of our lessons. 💪Let's work toget…
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
✨ Limited-time special price!✨
Teaches A1–A2
Tusclasesparticulares
¡Tu profesor de japonés autodidacta! Aprende a entender el idioma y la cultura de la forma más entretenida y sencilla
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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 |
| 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 |
| italki | 770 | $18 | $14–$24 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 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 | 39 | $34 | $27–$44 | 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.
Japan3,049 / 5,180Taiwan150 / 5,180China116 / 5,180
South Korea63 / 5,180Hong Kong SAR China51 / 5,180
United States30 / 5,180
Philippines14 / 5,180
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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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