6,828 tutors Β· 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.
AmazingTalker Β· China
π ICA | Conversational Japanes
Japanese (Japan) Β· likely Β· Teaches A1βA2
NativeAmazingTalker Β· Japan
π 5 yrs Experience | Conversat
Japanese (Japan) Β· likely Β· Teaches A1βA2
AmazingTalker Β· South Korea
π JLPT | Conversational Japane
Teaches A1βA2
AmazingTalker Β· China
π CTCSOL | Business Chinese πΌ
Teaches A2
AmazingTalker Β· China
π N2 Japanese | Conversational
Teaches A1βC2
NativeAmazingTalker Β· China
π Univ Teacher | Kids Chinese
Teaches A1βC2
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AmazingTalker Β· Ukraine
π JLPT N3 | Conversational Eng
Teaches A1βA2
AmazingTalker Β· China
π CTCSOL | Conversational Chin
Teaches A1βC2
AmazingTalker Β· Canada
π 10 yrs Experience | Conversa
Teaches A1βC2
NativeAmazingTalker Β· South Korea
π€ Interpreter | Conversational
Teaches A1βC2
AmazingTalker Β· Philippines
π TESOL | Conversational Chine
Teaches A2
NativeAmazingTalker Β· Japan
π Conversational Korean π
Japanese (Japan) Β· likely Β· Teaches A1βC2
AmazingTalker Β· South Korea
π Conversational Japanese βοΈ
Teaches A1βA2
NativeAmazingTalker Β· Japan
π Japanese Zero to Master βοΈ
Japanese (Japan) Β· likely Β· Teaches A1βC2
AmazingTalker Β· Hong Kong SAR China
πΎ Conversational Japanese π£
Teaches A1βB2
AmazingTalker Β· South Korea
π 11 yrs Experience | Conversa
Teaches A1βC2
AmazingTalker Β· Taiwan
π§βπ« Conversational English π¬
Teaches A1βA2
NativeAmazingTalker Β· Japan
π Conversational Japanese π£
Japanese (Japan) Β· likely Β· Teaches A1βC2
NativeAmazingTalker Β· Japan
π£ Conversational English | Kid
Teaches A1βC2
NativeAmazingTalker Β· Japan
πΎ Conversational Japanese π£
Japanese (Japan) Β· likely Β· Teaches A1βC2
AmazingTalker Β· South Korea
π TESOL | Business English πΌ
Teaches A1βA2
AmazingTalker Β· China
π IELTS | Business English πΌ
Teaches A1βC2
NativeAmazingTalker Β· Japan
π₯ JLPT N3 | Kids Japanese πΆ
Japanese (Japan) Β· likely Β· Teaches A1βC2
AmazingTalker Β· Taiwan
π Conversational Japanese π£
Teaches A1βC2
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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 | $15β$26 | 5.0β | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,518 | $20 | $16β$27 | 5.0β | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 981 | $22 | $17β$29 | 5.0β | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Preply | 862 | $24 | $18β$36 | 5.0β | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 791 | $12 | $8.42β$15 | β | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 265 | from $67/month | β | 5.0β | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Classgap | 76 | $21 | $17β$30 | 5.0β | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Verbling | 69 | $31 | $25β$38 | 5.0β | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Apprentus | 58 | $34 | $26β$42 | 5.0β | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 34 | $54 | $45β$78 | 5.0β | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 16 | $28 | $26β$33 | 5.0β | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 8 | $53 | $41β$63 | 5.0β | No trial lessons | 60 min |
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Japan4,462 / 6,828Taiwan166 / 6,828China157 / 6,828South Korea82 / 6,828Hong 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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